lesson learned changing spark plugs
12-17-2002, 11:33 AM
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lesson learned changing spark plugs
I put new spark plugs in yesterday and thought I would share information with those members who have not yet put in new plugs.
1. When disconnecting the ignition coil harness connectors (gray body, green release latch with the arrow molded into it) it works well to place the tip of a flat bladed screwdriver on edge into the slot by the arrow and push with the screwdriver. When you push the latch with the screwdriver you will hear it click when it releases.
2. Use a 12 inch or so piece of rubber hose to hold the new plugs when you start threading them in place. This will prevent any chance of cross threading the new plugs. This is described in the Haynes Manual.
3. When installing the Phillips head/8mm bolts that hold the ignition coils in place, try putting some contact cement in the Phillips slot and some contact cement on the tip of your Phillips screwdriver. Let the contact cement dry for a couple of minutes before you install the bolts and the bolts will stick to the screwdriver tip and make it less likely that you drop a bolt somewhere in the engine compartment.
There are several good writeups which I found using search. Thought this might add to them.
1. When disconnecting the ignition coil harness connectors (gray body, green release latch with the arrow molded into it) it works well to place the tip of a flat bladed screwdriver on edge into the slot by the arrow and push with the screwdriver. When you push the latch with the screwdriver you will hear it click when it releases.
2. Use a 12 inch or so piece of rubber hose to hold the new plugs when you start threading them in place. This will prevent any chance of cross threading the new plugs. This is described in the Haynes Manual.
3. When installing the Phillips head/8mm bolts that hold the ignition coils in place, try putting some contact cement in the Phillips slot and some contact cement on the tip of your Phillips screwdriver. Let the contact cement dry for a couple of minutes before you install the bolts and the bolts will stick to the screwdriver tip and make it less likely that you drop a bolt somewhere in the engine compartment.
There are several good writeups which I found using search. Thought this might add to them.
12-17-2002, 11:47 AM
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Re: lesson learned changing spark plugs
3. When installing the Phillips head/8mm bolts that hold the ignition coils in place, try putting some contact cement in the Phillips slot and some contact cement on the tip of your Phillips screwdriver. Let the contact cement dry for a couple of minutes before you install the bolts and the bolts will stick to the screwdriver tip and make it less likely that you drop a bolt somewhere in the engine compartment.[/B][/QUOTE]
Why not just buy a magnetic screwdriver
Good writeup though. Thanks for the info.
Why not just buy a magnetic screwdriver
Good writeup though. Thanks for the info.
12-17-2002, 12:19 PM
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Re: Re: lesson learned changing spark plugs
Originally posted by gepetto
3. When installing the Phillips head/8mm bolts that hold the ignition coils in place, try putting some contact cement in the Phillips slot and some contact cement on the tip of your Phillips screwdriver. Let the contact cement dry for a couple of minutes before you install the bolts and the bolts will stick to the screwdriver tip and make it less likely that you drop a bolt somewhere in the engine compartment.
3. When installing the Phillips head/8mm bolts that hold the ignition coils in place, try putting some contact cement in the Phillips slot and some contact cement on the tip of your Phillips screwdriver. Let the contact cement dry for a couple of minutes before you install the bolts and the bolts will stick to the screwdriver tip and make it less likely that you drop a bolt somewhere in the engine compartment.
Good writeup though. Thanks for the info.
[/B][/QUOTE]Or magnetize any screwdriver by running a magnet up and down the shaft for a minute or so...or storing your screwdrivers with a magnet on the end...
12-17-2002, 12:55 PM
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Re: Re: Re: lesson learned changing spark plugs
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by phenryiv1
Why not just buy a magnetic screwdriver
Good writeup though. Thanks for the info. QUOTE]
Or magnetize any screwdriver by running a magnet up and down the shaft for a minute or so...or storing your screwdrivers with a magnet on the end QUOTE]
Thanks for the magnet idea.......sounds less messy than the contact cement. The contact cement trick works with aluminum, brass, copper, etc. For steel, the magnet is the way to go.
Why not just buy a magnetic screwdriver
Good writeup though. Thanks for the info. QUOTE]
Or magnetize any screwdriver by running a magnet up and down the shaft for a minute or so...or storing your screwdrivers with a magnet on the end QUOTE]
Thanks for the magnet idea.......sounds less messy than the contact cement. The contact cement trick works with aluminum, brass, copper, etc. For steel, the magnet is the way to go.
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