spark plugs

[etlsport]

looking to do my spark plugs today.. just want to make sure its actually an easy a job as it sounds... 2 screws to remove the ignition coil, a spark plug socket on long extensions to remove the old ones, just check the gap on the spark plugs to 0.040 lube up the threads and boot then torque em down to 13ft lbs?

that sounds too easy...


also just out of curiousity, what type of plug is everyone using.. im torn between the denso iridium 16 and the bosch platinum +4

[Ldub]

You'll also need some sort of flex/U-joint type tool thing to get at the driver side rear...

FWIW, I prefer iridium.

[circmand]

The back plugs are a b&*^% to get to and install Just get a tune up that includes spark plugs it will be better all around

[ojmagg]

Don't use too much grease, as it can cause misfires...

I used Denso's...

[deermagnet]

It's so easy. I just replaced mine for the third time on Saturday. I use NGK Laser Platinums #PFR5G-11. They come already gapped correctly. $10 each at Advance Auto. The Denso IK16's have an ultra fine 0.4mm electrode that only lasts about 30K miles. The plats will go for 100K, but I change mine at 50K 'cuz it's so cheap 'n easy.

The ones out in the open take about two minutes each to change. The #5 on the pass side takes just a little longer. The #6 is the only tough one, but not too bad. This is how I get at #6. I use 1/2" drive, which is my way. I have the 1/2" plug socket, then a reducer from 1/2" to 3/8", then a 3/8" universal joint, then about a 3" extension. I wrap duct tape around the joints so the whole thing stays together. Ya don't wanna leave anything down there outta sight. That brings it up just above the tube for a 3/8" rachet.

It's really a very easy job.

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer)

[circmand]

It's so easy. I just replaced mine for the third time on Saturday. I use NGK Laser Platinums #PFR5G-11. They come already gapped correctly. $10 each at Advance Auto. The Denso IK16's have an ultra fine 0.4mm electrode that only lasts about 30K miles. The plats will go for 100K, but I change mine at 50K 'cuz it's so cheap 'n easy.

The ones out in the open take about two minutes each to change. The #5 on the pass side takes just a little longer. The #6 is the only tough one, but not too bad. This is how I get at #6. I use 1/2" drive, which is my way. I have the 1/2" plug socket, then a reducer from 1/2" to 3/8", then a 3/8" universal joint, then about a 3" extension. I wrap duct tape around the joints so the whole thing stays together. Ya don't wanna leave anything down there outta sight. That brings it up just above the tube for a 3/8" rachet.

It's really a very easy job.

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer)

More than 10 words to explain is not easy.

[etlsport]

The back plugs are a b&*^% to get to and install Just get a tune up that includes spark plugs it will be better all around

ehh.. i cant see paying $75 bucks in labor for something i can do myself..

thanks for the tips guys, sounds easy enough, ive got all the tools necessary.. decided to wait on buying the plugs though a retailer at work so i can get em at cost.. i was expecting the plugs to be like 2-3 a piece.. at 7 its worth waiting a day to get em cheaper

[tom4bren]

I'd post pix of the process but ...

[etlsport]

havent done it yet.. ive been trying to find a part number for the bosch platinum +4 plug but nobody seems to have a listing for the VX or trooper? anyone with them remember which number you needed?