02-26-2013, 05:45 PM
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spark plugs & wires
How does everyone change their spark plugs and wires that are in the back? I tried but a pita! any tips?
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02-26-2013, 05:46 PM
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a ratchet with the right sized extension and some manhandling abilities.
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02-26-2013, 08:42 PM
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mine were cake, maybe because of the headers...
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02-27-2013, 02:10 AM
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It can be done. I use a ratchet and a short extention. If you have a tower brace, you'll need to remove it to get you hand back there, and to get the plug out.
I wrote a review on wires Accel Xtreme 9000 wires. I bought the ones for a Dodge Dakota 5.9L
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02-27-2013, 02:16 AM
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Yea, it's a pain in the ass but it can be done with an extension and a spark plug socket. Last time i changed mine (while the engine was in the car) was prob like 4-5 years ago and it took me like 30-40 min to get the back ones done. After leaning over the engine that long my back was killing me  NOT a fun job but worth it in the end. Also, make sure you put high temp never cease on the threads!
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03-01-2014, 05:23 PM
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Meh necro posting :<).. I was gonna ask how hard it would be to do myself. I guess I'll just do the 90,000 service and let them deal with it I' am lazy..  |
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03-01-2014, 05:30 PM
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Plugs and wires are easy.
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03-01-2014, 05:34 PM
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Not according to the above posts lol. Wires would be I can agree with that I haven't looked at the rear plugs yet though just going by the above posts.
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03-01-2014, 06:01 PM
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Its not bad.
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Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
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Originally Posted by Oldsnut
He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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Originally Posted by tipnitty
A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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03-01-2014, 06:13 PM
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Considering what a PITA the upper radiator hose was lol...Although it did help when I purchased more tools than a pair of pliars, Channel Locks and a flat head screwdriver.
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03-01-2014, 06:15 PM
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Easy peasy. Even my girlfriends done hers:
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03-01-2014, 06:26 PM
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Personally I sit in the engine bay... lol
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S. . .L. . . E . . .E. . .P. . .Y. . .IS A TRAITOR--HE GOT BORED SO HE SOLD ME AFTER HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH A RICE ROCKET
Oldsnut is my Hero!
Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldsnut
He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tipnitty
A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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03-01-2014, 11:20 PM
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Quote:
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Personally I sit in the engine bay... lol
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That's what I do. lol.
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03-01-2014, 11:37 PM
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I support my weight right on the mainfold, at least for number 3. 1 and 5 I do from the side.
It's not hard, I changed mine in May, took 40 minutes to do all 6 and I was taking my time
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03-01-2014, 11:39 PM
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Quote:
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Easy peasy. Even my girlfriends done hers:
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Girls that work on their cars, That's hot!
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2000 Olds Alero 3400 SFI 14.53 @ 94.93
1985 Olds Delta 88 307 SBO 17.96 @ 76.99
2007 Volvo V50 T5 6M 15.782 @ 89.12
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03-01-2014, 11:43 PM
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i find it much more comfortable to lay down. then my back isnt bent the whole time im effing with the back plugs. plug if the engines slightly warm... nap time. wouldnt be the 1st time thats happend at home.
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03-02-2014, 10:16 AM
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If I got my wife to do that, there would be no pictures as a result that could be posted here, that's for dam sure! Hahahahahaa......
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11-27-2021, 08:22 PM
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How often do these plugs need to be regapped? I've still got my original plugs in at 70K miles. I am wondering if like on my previous cars (two Escorts) the gap grows over time. Probably not as much on this engine.
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11-27-2021, 09:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zzyzzx
How often do these plugs need to be regapped? I've still got my original plugs in at 70K miles. I am wondering if like on my previous cars (two Escorts) the gap grows over time. Probably not as much on this engine.
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I would look at doing the plugs in 20K unless your car is sluggish. The original plugs seem to last for a while like the original batteries.
Check the front plugs to see their condition. If they lookm bad, replace them.
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