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Old 01-28-2012, 08:53 PM
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Thumbs up Changed my spark plugs today, even #8 LoL

Changed my spark plugs today for the first time. Took a few hours, got #8 from up top. Taking off the coil packs on the passenger side definitely helps.
Had to lay on top of the engine compartment to get some out lol.
I wore something to cover my arms so I didn't get cut up too bad
I checked the gap on the plugs and most of them were over .060 (see pic).
It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, so if your on the fence whether or not you should do it yourself go ahead and do it !
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I was going to say something stupid, but every one starts some where. Its good to see u didnt just take it to a shop.
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#8 was a bitch, this was me changing my 8 lol
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Originally Posted by Blue2KTA
Changed my spark plugs today for the first time. Took a few hours, got #8 from up top. Taking off the coil packs on the passenger side definitely helps.
Had to lay on top of the engine compartment to get some out lol.
I wore something to cover my arms so I didn't get cut up too bad
I checked the gap on the plugs and most of them were over .060 (see pic).
It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, so if your on the fence whether or not you should do it yourself go ahead and do it !
Are you referring to the, "sharp cowl"? I guess a lot of people don't realize those are just push pins that can be removed with a simple tool from oreilly.
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Originally Posted by jaxcam02
#8 was a bitch, this was me changing my 8 lol
Lol... I did it laying on my stomach
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Originally Posted by Bjorn20
Are you referring to the, "sharp cowl"? I guess a lot of people don't realize those are just push pins that can be removed with a simple tool from oreilly.
The cowl didn't get in my way too much. Getting that last bolt out on the coil pack and the passenger side plugs could scrape your arms up. If they would of used anti-seize when they put the original plugs it would of helped too.




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