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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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How hard is it to install spark plugs?
I have a 05 sti....i heard installing spark plugs were a PITA?

Any tips and instructions or special tools i might need?

What specific one step colder plugs do i need?

-Daniel
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Heres wingless wonders write up.
https://www.i-club.com/forums/suby-shopping-maintenance-warranty-92/how-spark-plug-replacement-wrx-135560/

I used some NGK iridium plugs (one step colder)
Model : LFR7AIX

Hope that helps.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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thanks paul
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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it's pretty hard if you've never done it before. i had the help of someone who had done it a few times before, we got it done pretty quickly.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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It's not too difficult if you have the right tools.
How many miles are on your car?
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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it takes about 2.5 hours
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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it takes about 2.5 hours
I can do it in 30 minutes. The fuel pours out faster that way you have have leaking injector o-rings.
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