So how do you change plugs on a C8 ME?
03-15-2019, 08:10 PM
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So how do you change plugs on a C8 ME?
I have never been around a Mid Engined car. I got to thinking on how to get to the engine to work on it. Does it all have to be done from the bottom or underneath? Or how much of the area around the rear glass will open up and give you good access to the engine and it's components? Any ideas?
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03-15-2019, 08:39 PM
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You'll likely trade it in before you change the plugs. It's not 1960 any more.
03-15-2019, 08:46 PM
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That's a damn fine question! I'm interested in the answer. Maintenance is one of the most important factors to me in purchasing cars. I'm definitely not he "who cares, I'll just sell it" guy.
03-15-2019, 08:47 PM
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I think the last time this question was asked was 1998.
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03-15-2019, 08:47 PM
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The cover will open, you reach in and change them.
03-15-2019, 08:52 PM
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Also, by the time a large number of them are due for a plug change manufacturer support for the 1,000's of electronically controlled system parts will be over with and they'll be turning into 3,4xx lb. pieces of garage/driveway art.
03-15-2019, 08:58 PM
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drop the motor...……….other issues!!
03-15-2019, 10:24 PM
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With a spark plug socket and ratchet
03-16-2019, 12:02 AM
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Marcus.....NO ONE can answer this question for you. NO ONE has seen the car nor the engine!!!!!!
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03-16-2019, 08:32 AM
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One at a time...with a few extensions and a few universal swivel joints...duh?!?
oh, and... move away from the frunk - plugs. aren’t. in. there...
oh, and... move away from the frunk - plugs. aren’t. in. there...
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03-16-2019, 08:52 AM
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On some V-8s, it's pretty easy from underneath. I don't know how much stuff this one will have in the way.....
03-16-2019, 11:41 AM
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03-16-2019, 12:07 PM
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03-16-2019, 12:32 PM
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Check your owner's manual for proper part number of plugs
Buy 8 of them
One, by one, take off plug wire, unscrew plug, replace with new plug, replace plug wire.
Buy 8 of them
One, by one, take off plug wire, unscrew plug, replace with new plug, replace plug wire.