Has anyone installed their own spark plugs. I am an amateur with basic mechanical knowledge. Should I attempt it or leave it to the professionals?

 

Yes, you can do this own your own. All you need to do is remove the valve cover (front spark plugs) and then unscrew the coil (one cover each spark plug). Make sure you have plenty of extensions for the spark plug bolt.

 

get a manial too. they help out a great deal.

 

One problem with that, you are going to need a Torx screwdriver to get the valve cover off, but they usually come with a tool kit anyways.

 

No, he'll need a 4mm Allen wrench, not all that hard to come up with.

 

I find a 3/8" drive 10" extension to be just about perfect for getting at them.

 

Don't forget to torque them to specifications!!

 

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or you can do what i did.. just do it and when your done it always works...... maybe its just cause im so good though?!!!

 

Here ya go:
http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/60k_service.html

 

Should use anti-sieze on the plugs too.

 

Please read the Sticky Thread Important: 4th Gen Maxima Maintenance Items. The second post in that thread provides detailed instructions and pointers to other information sources.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=45742

 

Last time i didn't and didn't have any problems taking them out. Good idea though.

 

On the VG30E, it's definitely necessary.......and on ANY American motor.

 

Aluminum owns jOO!

 

make sure the gap is correct and don't over tighten them.. Basically, read the sticky and the directions... get a torque wrench too, it's handy in many things

 

Exactly. Another wasted thread.


http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=45742

 

do i have to get torque wrech for doing this or can i just tighten them with basic commen sense that not to tighted that much and also not to leave it loose? thanx

 

pretty sad huh?
During the past year at least 90% of all possible "general" questions have been asked before.

 

You "can" tighten them with basic common sense. My dad never used a torque wrench in his life for anything, always tightened it just about right, you need to have a feel for it. However, it is reccomended, and if you'd like to do the job right and have a clear conscience about it, you should probably invest in a torque wrench, besides the thing is cheap and it is very useful in many, many other tasks.

 

It is very easy man. If I can do it, you can do it.