Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Rich Cheung on February 08, 2005, 03:09:45 PM
Post by: Rich Cheung on February 08, 2005, 03:09:45 PM
Is this an easy job ?
Any specialist tools required ?
Rich :)
Any specialist tools required ?
Rich :)
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Big Stu on February 08, 2005, 03:11:47 PM
Post by: Big Stu on February 08, 2005, 03:11:47 PM
I tried this recently by going in from above the engine and gave up. Luckily i got my car unflooded.
Im told that this is a lot easier if you can get under the car. Im sure someone else on here will have lot more info on this.
Im told that this is a lot easier if you can get under the car. Im sure someone else on here will have lot more info on this.
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Donato on February 08, 2005, 03:18:36 PM
Post by: Donato on February 08, 2005, 03:18:36 PM
Reasonable easy to do, best access is from below, its also possible to do from above but be prepared to get your arms scratched!
Just be carefull to put the leads on the right way round again! If you do one at a time and replace the lead you will be fine, And dont overtighten the plug as you dont want to rip the thread.
You just need a plug socket a small extension 2 to 3 inch bar and a rachet.. and a band aid or two if you go from the top!
;)
Just be carefull to put the leads on the right way round again! If you do one at a time and replace the lead you will be fine, And dont overtighten the plug as you dont want to rip the thread.
You just need a plug socket a small extension 2 to 3 inch bar and a rachet.. and a band aid or two if you go from the top!
;)
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Spotlamp on February 08, 2005, 05:20:53 PM
Post by: Spotlamp on February 08, 2005, 05:20:53 PM
It\'s really quite straight forward from above and doesn\'t require having to get the jack out, axle stands, lieing on the floor, no blood to arms etc. I find taking off the intake elbow makes the job a whole lot easier, 4 bolts and a jubilee clip and then it\'s a case of getting the spark plug spanner on...
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HTH
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Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Shark on February 08, 2005, 08:45:30 PM
Post by: Shark on February 08, 2005, 08:45:30 PM
as others have said, from above is possible, but from below is a LOT easier. just do one at a time so you can\'t mix up the leads. and you can;t go wrong.
Halfords sell a short handle ratchet (sp?) on which the handle can be bent. Top tool for the job and the best £20 you\'ll spend.
Gregor
Halfords sell a short handle ratchet (sp?) on which the handle can be bent. Top tool for the job and the best £20 you\'ll spend.
Gregor
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Rich Cheung on February 09, 2005, 11:17:29 AM
Post by: Rich Cheung on February 09, 2005, 11:17:29 AM
Thanks guys. Well I\'m doing the oil at the same time so no hardship to jack the car up on stands and get underneath. Just so long as my trolley jack fits as its stupidly low.
BTW what socket size is it ?
I understand I have to get the leading and trailing plugs the right way around. Which way is it ?
Thanks again.
Rich
BTW what socket size is it ?
I understand I have to get the leading and trailing plugs the right way around. Which way is it ?
Thanks again.
Rich
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Rich Cheung on February 09, 2005, 11:21:31 AM
Post by: Rich Cheung on February 09, 2005, 11:21:31 AM
Forgot to ask what are the ideal torgue settings for the plugs ?
Promise I\'ll shut up with my questions now.
Rich :D
Promise I\'ll shut up with my questions now.
Rich :D
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Shark on February 09, 2005, 05:38:22 PM
Post by: Shark on February 09, 2005, 05:38:22 PM
Right, the socket you need is a 14mm sparkplug socket - don\'t know torque set, just tight, but not too tight.
I always get mixed up with these but IIRC leading is the bottom.
Presume you got 7\'s for leading and 9\'s for trailing?
Attached a pic of the ratchet tool I mentioned before cos I\'m in a helpful mood today.
I always get mixed up with these but IIRC leading is the bottom.
Presume you got 7\'s for leading and 9\'s for trailing?
Attached a pic of the ratchet tool I mentioned before cos I\'m in a helpful mood today.
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Shark on February 09, 2005, 05:39:20 PM
Post by: Shark on February 09, 2005, 05:39:20 PM
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Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Shark on February 09, 2005, 05:40:31 PM
Post by: Shark on February 09, 2005, 05:40:31 PM
Jeez, how much advertising can I do by accident?!
and no my entire home is not furnished by freebies, just my computer desk.
and no my entire home is not furnished by freebies, just my computer desk.
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: scooby_si on February 09, 2005, 06:35:03 PM
Post by: scooby_si on February 09, 2005, 06:35:03 PM
Leading is the bottom 
2 plugs, at least it is on the outside of my NGK box.....
Si
2 plugs, at least it is on the outside of my NGK box.....Si
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: Rich Cheung on February 09, 2005, 10:57:44 PM
Post by: Rich Cheung on February 09, 2005, 10:57:44 PM
Cheers Shark & Si, thats most helpful.
Just checked and Pip has given me 4 x 9\'s so I presume that will be ok ??
Rich :)
Just checked and Pip has given me 4 x 9\'s so I presume that will be ok ??
Rich :)
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: scooby_si on February 10, 2005, 07:08:09 AM
Post by: scooby_si on February 10, 2005, 07:08:09 AM
that\'s fine & what most people run.....
Si
Si
Title: Changing Spark Plugs
Post by: clive on February 10, 2005, 07:15:47 AM
Post by: clive on February 10, 2005, 07:15:47 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Rich Cheung
Forgot to ask what are the ideal torgue settings for the plugs ?
Promise I\'ll shut up with my questions now.
Rich :D
No torque setting for plugs,
I have always been told, 1/4 turn after it has touched the seat.