Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

changing plugs and wires on my 2000 z28...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-29-2004 | 01:49 PM
  #1  
andrewsj2222's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Default changing plugs and wires on my 2000 z28...

are all 8 plugs capable of getting to without alot of work??? and how hard is it too change out the wires??? wat would i need too remove too get best access??could use sum help, thanks
Old 10-29-2004 | 01:56 PM
  #2  
Z28Venom's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,900
Likes: 1
From: USN, Haze Grey and Underway
Default

Originally Posted by andrewsj2222
are all 8 plugs capable of getting to without alot of work??? and how hard is it too change out the wires??? wat would i need too remove too get best access??could use sum help, thanks
S E A R C H

You'll find all the posts you need to help you out..

Pretty simple..
Driver's side are extremely easy.

Passenger side you will need to remove coilpacks. Its easier to reach the rear passenger plug if you have the car jacked up.
Old 10-29-2004 | 01:57 PM
  #3  
DinoZ's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 769
Likes: 0
From: Tampa FL
Default

All 8 plugs can be done much faster if you can get under the car, to get to #8. You can hit all of the left side from the top, and the first 3 on the right side from on top. Number 8 is easily hit from underneath.

BTW, it's much easier to change them if you have headers.
Old 10-29-2004 | 02:19 PM
  #4  
The Alchemist's Avatar
UNDER PRESSURE MOD
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,813
Likes: 13
From: Doylestown PA
Default

It all depends on how stock your car is. It is very easy to do plugs now that I have headers without air or egr to clutter up the motor. #6 and #8 are done easier from underneath, at least in my oppinion.

Post up in the area you live for more help, someone could probably help you through it for a beer or two.
Old 10-29-2004 | 02:58 PM
  #5  
andrewsj2222's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Default

any word on the wires??what would i need too do??
Old 10-29-2004 | 02:59 PM
  #6  
andrewsj2222's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Default

plug wires
Old 10-29-2004 | 03:52 PM
  #7  
Z28Venom's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,900
Likes: 1
From: USN, Haze Grey and Underway
Default

Originally Posted by andrewsj2222
any word on the wires??what would i need too do??

Umm...
You pull them off and put them back on the new plugs

Are you installing new wires or reusing the old ones?

Pretty straight forward..
Old 10-29-2004 | 04:01 PM
  #8  
chupr0kabra's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,778
Likes: 0
From: Pearland, TX
Default

If your car is still stock (or mostly stock), it's pretty easy, just time consuming.

Excellent write-up: http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...g_and_wire.htm

Tips from my experience:
Driver's side: Remove the two 10mm bolts holding the AIR tube in place and rotate it out of the way. This give you relatively free access to #1, 3, 5, and 7.

Passenger's side: Remove the two 10mm bolts holding the AIR tube in place and rotate out of the way (or remove entirely, but this will require you to undo a plastic hose clamp). Remove the coil pack rails. There are 5 (I think) 10mm bolts holding it in place. There is one WAAAAAAAY in the back (next to the firewall) that can be removed fairly easily with a 10mm swivel head Gear Wrench. Now you can lie on top of the motor and reach #6 and #8 much easier. You'll still need a 3/8" swivel, but now you have room to work.


-Mike
Old 10-29-2004 | 04:08 PM
  #9  
andrewsj2222's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Default

new wires
Old 10-29-2004 | 04:15 PM
  #10  
andrewsj2222's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Default

jus asking if it is tough too install new plug wires??can i get in their and put them wer they need too be with my hands? w/o takn a bunch of stuff off??




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:10 PM.