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11-08-2004, 10:16 PM | #31 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
I know, I know... I'm @94k miles right now and I want to replace the factory plugs... What would be the best way to get them out of there? I have an 8" and 10" socket extender with a little universal joint. Can I get the plug out (after removing the front wheel) with these tools? Or is the steering shaft relocation the way to go?
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11-08-2004, 10:21 PM | #32 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
I would get another universal elbow and of course the proper plug socket.
Do one side at a time and shoot right through the wheel well with the tire off and you shouldn't have any problem other than the driver's side middle which is a bitch, but doable. Also, gap them properly and use antiseize compound on them when you are installing them so they will be easy to come out the next time.
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11-08-2004, 10:38 PM | #33 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
Yeah, I already got the right socket. Would one of those "wobble extensions" work better than the u-joint? I haven't found out the right trick to get my u joint to work smoothly. I also bought a permatix "tune-up" kit with dielectric grease and anti-sieze compound to make things go smoother.
Do you think I should replace the plug wires at the same time as the plugs? |
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11-09-2004, 01:11 AM | #34 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
What year is yours?
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11-09-2004, 10:23 AM | #35 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
a 96
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11-09-2004, 03:57 PM | #36 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
Hmmm......
You might want to but what is more important is the cap and rotor.
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11-09-2004, 04:09 PM | #37 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
where would you buy those? Ebay? It seems like you've already done the replacement.
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11-09-2004, 04:12 PM | #38 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
The cap and rotor I would buy at the local parts store.
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11-09-2004, 08:40 PM | #39 | ||
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11-09-2004, 08:55 PM | #40 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
Yea, they are never good.
Also, make sure your MAF sensor wires are clean.
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11-09-2004, 09:17 PM | #41 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
For the MAF.What do mean buy make sure the wires are clean?Do you mean where it plugs in or the screen lookin mesh?
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11-09-2004, 10:56 PM | #42 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
There should be wires inside protected by the steel mesh and the wires sometimes get gunked up.
This can cause some hesitation. If there is a lot of black crud on them, spray brake cleaners through the MAF screen to dissolve the deposits on it.
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11-10-2004, 08:18 AM | #43 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
I would NOT use brake cleaner USE carb cleaner that o2 save. I dont think brake cleaner is 02 save
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11-10-2004, 01:20 PM | #44 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
I am saying with the MAF sensor removed. Not installed on the engine.
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11-10-2004, 06:54 PM | #45 | |
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!
can you use throttle body cleaner to clean the wire in the MAF sensor?
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