DIY: Spark Plug change.......
09-16-2006, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by tjbourgoyne
How many miles on the old ones? What did they look like>
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01-06-2007, 03:08 PM
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Followed this guide to get my spark plugs removed today. Boy that front Lead plug on the bottom was a PITA to get off.
Once all four were removed, (and marked to not mix up their locations) I noticed that were absolutely filthy. Fouled up with an almost acidic looking brown substance.
I don't have an actual spark plug cleaner, so what I do is attach a metal brush drill bit to my power drill, clamp down the spark in a press, and steadily grind away that build up. The tops look as good as new now, but the inner portion of the spark plugs are still bad.
After reinstalling and taking the car for a drive, I noticed a smoother ride, less popping, but the car still idles funny. I'm going to purchase some new plugs next weekend. Probably the NGK brand.
Great DIY though. Just wanted to say that.
Once all four were removed, (and marked to not mix up their locations) I noticed that were absolutely filthy. Fouled up with an almost acidic looking brown substance.
I don't have an actual spark plug cleaner, so what I do is attach a metal brush drill bit to my power drill, clamp down the spark in a press, and steadily grind away that build up. The tops look as good as new now, but the inner portion of the spark plugs are still bad.
After reinstalling and taking the car for a drive, I noticed a smoother ride, less popping, but the car still idles funny. I'm going to purchase some new plugs next weekend. Probably the NGK brand.
Great DIY though. Just wanted to say that.
01-10-2007, 04:10 AM
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About the tigthening procedures:
In the box of a NGK sparkplug RE8C-L that is just in fornt of me one can read the following "Tighten the spark plug with finger first, then screw about 1/2-3/4 (Conical seat plugs: about 1/16) turn more with plug wrench."
I guess that that is equivalent to the torque tightening procedure which figures have been provided up this thread.
Now the following question about sparkplug tightening: whether in angle or in torque is it there any noticeable influence in combustion going to the "loose" limit compared to the "tight" limit?
Cheers
jird20
In the box of a NGK sparkplug RE8C-L that is just in fornt of me one can read the following "Tighten the spark plug with finger first, then screw about 1/2-3/4 (Conical seat plugs: about 1/16) turn more with plug wrench."
I guess that that is equivalent to the torque tightening procedure which figures have been provided up this thread.
Now the following question about sparkplug tightening: whether in angle or in torque is it there any noticeable influence in combustion going to the "loose" limit compared to the "tight" limit?
Cheers
jird20
01-10-2007, 05:52 AM
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If they are "loose" enough that the gasket is not sealing, the effect will be loss of compression and reduced engine performance. Why not spring for a torque wrench and do the job correctly?
01-21-2007, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Go48
If they are "loose" enough that the gasket is not sealing, the effect will be loss of compression and reduced engine performance. Why not spring for a torque wrench and do the job correctly?
If you use anti-seize or oil on the threads, a torque-wrench will cause you to overtighten the plugs.
Not to mention, with the leading plug, if you go in too far...you run the risk of the apex seal catching the tip of the spark plug...
02-18-2007, 03:33 PM
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Great walk through, helped me out since I'm not a car guy and typically just let the dealership do their thing when I need something done. I read the guide then went and did it myself, took me about 2 hours to do all 4. You know it makes you feel closer to your car when you work on it yourself...
03-15-2007, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by expo1
When I did mine last week I used a regular 5/8” spark plug socket (pretty sure it was 5/8") Having at least a 12" ratchet extension helps also.
03-24-2007, 02:07 PM
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benfura: I'm in the middle of this right now and the 5/8's just doesn't seem to fit .... damn...
03-24-2007, 03:47 PM
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just got back from the auto parts store. 13/16 is working like a charm...
05-01-2007, 11:36 PM
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All 13b's Use The Same Plugs
All 13b's Use The Same Plugs - Or At Least They Can , Im Using Rx7 Plugs In My 8 - They Are 9 Each And Last Upto 9 Months - Also , I Use 4 Of Them "9" - Instead Of The 2 ''7"s And 2 "9"s - Instead Of Two Leading And Two Trailing . This Gives You A Much Colder Ignition , Great For Fi
05-07-2007, 11:30 AM
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I've heard iridiums are not supposed to be cleaned due to the coating on the tip. Anyone confirm or deny this? Either way $80 to replace the plugs every 37K miles isn't bad.
05-22-2007, 07:57 PM
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So my parents call me about the rx8 that they have. My mom flooded it and my dad was trying to take the spark plugs out and they droped the spring that is in the spark blug wire/boot. That's how they explained it to me. Does anyone know how to get it back together?
05-24-2007, 02:38 PM
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That helps me very little. Thanks for the meaningless post. Anyone else got any ideas. They already took it to the shop. I was just wondering in case this happens again.
05-24-2007, 05:47 PM
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About a month or so, I bought a new '06 and there were 4 new plugs in the glove box. I assumed that these were supposed to be an updated plug that should have been replaced due to a recall or something and that the dealer just never got around to doing it. However I've not found anything as far as recalls for this on the '06.
Is this assumption correct about the recall or did I just get 80 bucks worth of spark plugs for no reason?
Is this assumption correct about the recall or did I just get 80 bucks worth of spark plugs for no reason?
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05-24-2007, 06:56 PM
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About a month or so, I bought a new '06 and there were 4 new plugs in the glove box. I assumed that these were supposed to be an updated plug that should have been replaced due to a recall or something and that the dealer just never got around to doing it. However I've not found anything as far as recalls for this on the '06.
Is this assumption correct about the recall or did I just get 80 bucks worth of spark plugs for no reason?
Is this assumption correct about the recall or did I just get 80 bucks worth of spark plugs for no reason?
There is no use in replacing the spark plugs if you are not experiencing:
loss of power, crappy idle, or hard starts.
05-25-2007, 05:48 AM
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About a month or so, I bought a new '06 and there were 4 new plugs in the glove box. I assumed that these were supposed to be an updated plug that should have been replaced due to a recall or something and that the dealer just never got around to doing it. However I've not found anything as far as recalls for this on the '06.
Is this assumption correct about the recall or did I just get 80 bucks worth of spark plugs for no reason?
Is this assumption correct about the recall or did I just get 80 bucks worth of spark plugs for no reason?
Wouldn't hurt to go back to the dealer and have them installed like they should have been before you got the car. Or you can do it yourself using the instructions in this thread. That way, if your car is one of those that got shutdown cold multiple times, it will decrease the odds that you will have to deal with a flood in the future.
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05-25-2007, 06:56 AM
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That's pretty much the approach I was thinking I'd take. I really didn't want to crawl under the thing to see if the were different plug numbers or not.
05-25-2007, 08:34 AM
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What pointy ears?
.... unless he was also trying to replace the plug wires.
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08-10-2007, 02:01 PM
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08-10-2007, 02:16 PM
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I just did my second plug installation yesterday. Used anit-freeze (thin coating) and torqed to the specified 130 or so INCH-lbs both times. Never had a problem with rotor interference, and the old plugs (the ones I installed about 1 year ago)came right out.
08-10-2007, 06:50 PM
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