DIY Spark Plugs: Don't believe the hype
01-24-2004, 03:44 PM
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DIY Spark Plugs: Don't believe the hype
I was hesitant to do it myself because the dealer charges something like $149 and everyone whines about how hard it is.
First time out was very easy, about an hour working alone.
Tools needed to make it very easy:
Don't be scared of what you read...it's _really_ easy.
Now to go see how long BKR7E coppers last. :banana:
First time out was very easy, about an hour working alone.
Tools needed to make it very easy:
- 10mm for air scoop
- 12mm for washer reservoir, airbox, and coil bolt
- 5/8" Spark plug socket
- 3" extension (for actual plug removal)
- >12" of extension (for airbox removal)
- 1/4" socket wrench/torque wrench
- antiseize
- beer/soda
Don't be scared of what you read...it's _really_ easy.
Now to go see how long BKR7E coppers last. :banana:
01-24-2004, 07:34 PM
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First time I did plugs, I timed it, took 50 minutes.
I can do 'em now in ~30, not rushing.
Piece of cake, just like the 'green brackets', and the oil return hose for the turbo.
I can do 'em now in ~30, not rushing.
Piece of cake, just like the 'green brackets', and the oil return hose for the turbo.
01-25-2004, 07:28 AM
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It's not hard I have a how to here:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=511
and look here too:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=166
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=511
and look here too:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=166
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The biggest PITA is making sure the coilpacks are properly seated on the plug. Another thing to make sure is that you have a ratchet that has a small degree of travel between clicks of the ratchet. The driver-side rear plug doesn't leave a lot of room for ratcheting.
01-25-2004, 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by JspecGC8
ROFLMFAO
And yuck coppers but then HKS/Apexi Iridiums can be expensive!!
ROFLMFAO
And yuck coppers but then HKS/Apexi Iridiums can be expensive!!
01-25-2004, 03:08 PM
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Originally posted by EtchyLives
The biggest PITA is making sure the coilpacks are properly seated on the plug. Another thing to make sure is that you have a ratchet that has a small degree of travel between clicks of the ratchet. The driver-side rear plug doesn't leave a lot of room for ratcheting.
The biggest PITA is making sure the coilpacks are properly seated on the plug. Another thing to make sure is that you have a ratchet that has a small degree of travel between clicks of the ratchet. The driver-side rear plug doesn't leave a lot of room for ratcheting.
Originally posted by simpwrx02
coppers? i know my came with NGK platnums stock and i put one step colder NGKs back in like $11 a peice for the plugs. and they were real easy to change me and a buddy in like 1 hour this included changing IC hoses and airboxes.
coppers? i know my came with NGK platnums stock and i put one step colder NGKs back in like $11 a peice for the plugs. and they were real easy to change me and a buddy in like 1 hour this included changing IC hoses and airboxes.
01-25-2004, 11:35 PM
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Originally posted by mexicanpizza
Everything I've read states that copper sparks much better than the rare metals, but they don't last as long. Something like <10k miles instead of ~50k++ [/B]
Everything I've read states that copper sparks much better than the rare metals, but they don't last as long. Something like <10k miles instead of ~50k++ [/B]
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