Do I need a magnetic socket to remove spark plugs?
03-05-2008, 01:03 PM
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Do I need a magnetic socket to remove spark plugs?
I'm picking up some NGK G-powers tonight and will be changing the plugs on my VE. I've never changed the plugs on this car. Are the spark plugs connected to the coil packs or do I pull out the coil packs and then use an extension inside to reach the spark plugs? The pictures on autozone were confusing me.
And then if I need to use an extension to get to the spark plugs, is it so deep inside that I'll need a magnetic or locking socket or will I be able to reach it with my fingers? Thanks!
And then if I need to use an extension to get to the spark plugs, is it so deep inside that I'll need a magnetic or locking socket or will I be able to reach it with my fingers? Thanks!
03-05-2008, 01:25 PM
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Instructions below...
Most spark plug sockets have a rubber insert to hold the spark on the way out of the spark plug hole.
the coil is separate from the spark plug, simply remove the coilpack from the valve cover.
you will need an 8 inch extension to get to the front plugs.
two 8 inch extensions will be needed for the rear plugs.
Most spark plug sockets have a rubber insert to hold the spark on the way out of the spark plug hole.
the coil is separate from the spark plug, simply remove the coilpack from the valve cover.
you will need an 8 inch extension to get to the front plugs.
two 8 inch extensions will be needed for the rear plugs.
03-05-2008, 02:50 PM
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I don't think spark plug removal is complex enough to require a sticky...If you can't figure this procedure out on your own, perhaps you should let someone else work on your car.
03-05-2008, 03:08 PM
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03-05-2008, 04:07 PM
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03-05-2008, 04:22 PM
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whats a spark plug? 
just kidding, also make sure prior to removing the spark plug that there is no junk...ie rocks, dirt or any foreign objects that shouldn't be the hole. If you see anything in there that is NOT a spark plug you should get it out with compressed air or a screw driver with some grease on the tip.
just kidding, also make sure prior to removing the spark plug that there is no junk...ie rocks, dirt or any foreign objects that shouldn't be the hole. If you see anything in there that is NOT a spark plug you should get it out with compressed air or a screw driver with some grease on the tip.
03-05-2008, 04:24 PM
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whats a spark plug? just kidding, also make sure prior to removing the spark plug that there is no junk...ie rocks, dirt or any foreign objects that shouldn't be the hole. If you see anything in there that is NOT a spark plug you should get it out with compressed air or a screw driver with some grease on the tip.
just kidding, also make sure prior to removing the spark plug that there is no junk...ie rocks, dirt or any foreign objects that shouldn't be the hole. If you see anything in there that is NOT a spark plug you should get it out with compressed air or a screw driver with some grease on the tip.
03-05-2008, 05:32 PM
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03-05-2008, 06:52 PM
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Yeah, but I didn't want to buy the spark plugs, try to put them in, realize I can't use a regular socket b/c they are in too deep to pull out with out a magnetic socket or rubber in the socket, and then have to go back to the store etc etc etc.
03-05-2008, 07:42 PM
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03-06-2008, 07:26 AM
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Swapped out the plugs last night and its running strong, thanks guys. I did find one problem, though, didn't someone say something about using electric tape to fix this instead of buying a new one? It doesn't get so hot in there that the electric tape would melt does it?
03-06-2008, 07:43 AM
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Swapped out the plugs last night and its running strong, thanks guys. I did find one problem, though, didn't someone say something about using electric tape to fix this instead of buying a new one? It doesn't get so hot in there that the electric tape would melt does it?
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03-06-2008, 07:56 AM
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Replacement is best, but until you replace it, try this..
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03-06-2008, 08:07 AM
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I am surprised that no one advised not changing the plugs on a warm engine. Heads are aluminum, which swells with heat. The plugs are tighter and it is easier to strip the threads on a warm engine.
03-06-2008, 08:21 AM
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It might be related to my one remaining factory injector, so I'd like hear your observations of how the engine was before/after the G-powers.
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03-06-2008, 09:17 AM
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So how do you like them? I changed my Bosch plugs to the G-powers a few weeks ago based on the discussion in that long spark plug thread we had recently, and it seems to run worse now. Starts take longer, idle less stable.
It might be related to my one remaining factory injector, so I'd like hear your observations of how the engine was before/after the G-powers.
It might be related to my one remaining factory injector, so I'd like hear your observations of how the engine was before/after the G-powers.
Coppers are the recommended replacement if you don't mind changing them more frequently.
Laser Platinum is the Factory recommended plug.
I'm willing to guess that if you switch over to plain coppers or to the correct laser platinum you will run better and not have the problem starting.
Do you really think that ANY OE would use a laser platinum plug when a regular platinum would do the job just as well?
03-06-2008, 09:34 AM
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So how do you like them? I changed my Bosch plugs to the G-powers a few weeks ago based on the discussion in that long spark plug thread we had recently, and it seems to run worse now. Starts take longer, idle less stable.
It might be related to my one remaining factory injector, so I'd like hear your observations of how the engine was before/after the G-powers.
It might be related to my one remaining factory injector, so I'd like hear your observations of how the engine was before/after the G-powers.
Oh and yes, I waited until the engine was cool to change the plugs. I didn't tighten them down too hard either.
03-06-2008, 01:51 PM
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because bosch is crap.
all you needed were the ngk-v.
the electrical tape idea does work.
and if it's teh good tape (not no dollar store type) then it'll stay under the heat.
changing the plugs on the ve was the easiest v6 engine that iv'e owned....
all you needed were the ngk-v.
the electrical tape idea does work.
and if it's teh good tape (not no dollar store type) then it'll stay under the heat.
changing the plugs on the ve was the easiest v6 engine that iv'e owned....
03-06-2008, 02:06 PM
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and you need a new screen name now.
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