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Old 07-14-2007, 01:03 AM
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Default Any local members down to help out with tune up?

Well I need to change my plugs and wires. I really wanna do it myself but i dont have the tools or garage and I dont even know how to do it. I've read the article on Installuniversity.com. Now I just wanna see if anyone would wanna help me out and we can change the plugs and wires and so I can learn how to do the procedure. If anyone has a garage and the right tools let me know if your down. I dont mind paying also, as long as the plugs and wires get installed well. I stay in Los Angeles. Hawthorne to be exact. If anyone in the Orange County Area, Inland empire, San Fernando Valley and basically around the Los Angeles area hit me up! And also, if I were to take my car to a shop to do the plugs/wires swap how much should i spend? And what would be a good shop to go to? So far I got qoutes from 200-300. Let me know. Thanks Guys

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Old 07-14-2007, 09:46 AM
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Don't stress it, you'll save $150+ doing it yourself and that's after buying the tools, plugs, and wires. It's more of a pain in the *** than it is hard.

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Old 07-14-2007, 10:27 AM
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Because our plugs are soo hard for them to get to and the dont wanna cut there hands they do a lot of extra work to make it easier... It is really easy to do. I dont have the right tools (i dont think) but I would be more than happy to help you out.
Old 07-14-2007, 10:55 AM
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if intense doesnt help ya you can always drive up to auburn and i will lol
Old 07-14-2007, 11:47 PM
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Try Auto Parts Firm....(310) 532-5220....they'll hook you up.
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well i live in the san fernando valley and our shop is in pasadena...if you dont mind driving ill swap em all for you for 20 bucks....will only take me 15 minutes tops...let me know
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Originally Posted by SUCK MY SS
well i live in the san fernando valley and our shop is in pasadena...if you dont mind driving ill swap em all for you for 20 bucks....will only take me 15 minutes tops...let me know
i'd say go to this guy
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Originally Posted by SUCK MY SS
well i live in the san fernando valley and our shop is in pasadena...if you dont mind driving ill swap em all for you for 20 bucks....will only take me 15 minutes tops...let me know
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Old 07-16-2007, 05:26 PM
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very nice guy!
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just trying to help out a fellow member...lol im sure he realizes that includes him bringing the plugs and wires...send me a pm if u want and i can figure out whats the best time for you to bring it down....its been a bit hectic these last few weeks at the shop
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bs on the 15 mins !!!!!!!!!!! im down to time it@!@@@@ lol it took me 20-30 mins to ake the fifth bolt for the coil packs off. . never went back in!!!! my money is on 45 mins!!!!!
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Originally Posted by flash12t
bs on the 15 mins !!!!!!!!!!! im down to time it@!@@@@ lol it took me 20-30 mins to ake the fifth bolt for the coil packs off. . never went back in!!!! my money is on 45 mins!!!!!
well if you wanna put money on it bring your timer and ill prove you wrong....that last bolt is easy, even with my fat hands i can get to it the first try every time...maybe your just retarded
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[QUOTE=flash12t]
bs on the 15 mins !!!!!!!!!!! im down to time it@!@@@@ lol it took me 20-30 mins to ake the fifth bolt for the coil packs off. . never went back in!!!! my money is on 45 mins!!!!!
Originally Posted by SUCK MY SS
well if you wanna put money on it bring your timer and ill prove you wrong....that last bolt is easy, even with my fat hands i can get to it the first try every time...maybe your just retarded
Old 07-16-2007, 09:02 PM
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damn someone takes there work a lil to seriously. .!!! it was a joke man . but i really dont think u can do it 15 mins. . but hey what ever man . . it really dont affect me all that much . .!!!!
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the best tools i can tell you are:

spark plug socket with the hex end for a 3/4 wrench

short ratchet

and mechanix gloves.
Old 07-17-2007, 03:31 AM
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Sounds good...Pm sent...Impossible is nothing!
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I never had to remove the coil packs to get to the plugs...



Maybe we should get some action on this. I'll put the over/under at 18 minutes.

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Old 07-17-2007, 08:15 AM
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LOL yes 15 min and 2 cracked plugs
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I did mine on my header install. Easy. Good luck.Cali can we all just get along.LOL!




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