changing spark plugs
05-19-2003, 10:29 AM
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changing spark plugs
ok, i should know how to do this but i don't
I have had the car for a while now(97 ex coupe) but i have just recently gotten serious about doing my own work. So what really goes in to changing your spark plugs. Heres what i would imagine goes in to it.
First you pull the wire off.
Next you take the plug out with a plug wrench
Next you put the new one in making sure to put anti seize on the thread and tighten it in
Last put the wire back on
Is that it? And can you tell if you have over tightened it? Thank you and help me fix my ignorance
ronin
I have had the car for a while now(97 ex coupe) but i have just recently gotten serious about doing my own work. So what really goes in to changing your spark plugs. Heres what i would imagine goes in to it.
First you pull the wire off.
Next you take the plug out with a plug wrench
Next you put the new one in making sure to put anti seize on the thread and tighten it in
Last put the wire back on
Is that it? And can you tell if you have over tightened it? Thank you and help me fix my ignorance
ronin
05-19-2003, 10:49 AM
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You need a spark plug socket. It has a piece of rubber inside that keeps the plug from falling out when you go to install it. You'll want to buy plugs that are pre-gapped, or you can gap them yourself (might want to double check them anyway). Just tighten them until they are snug to avoid stripping the holes. Other than that it's pretty self explanitory.
05-19-2003, 05:11 PM
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The biggest thing is Anti-seize compound, and make sure you work on the engine when it's cool. Say 3-4 hours after you have run more than 1 mile. Torque down to 13-17ft/lbs, which is about finger (NOTE I SAID FINGER!) not hand tight.
Also you might want to number your wires incase you forget which one goes where. I number mine from left to right 1-2-3-4.
Also you might want to number your wires incase you forget which one goes where. I number mine from left to right 1-2-3-4.
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