SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
08-19-2002, 09:35 AM
#1
SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
i know that spark plugs are a simple thing to do. .but hopefully it will help someone.. pretty detailed write up and pictures..
http://64.252.156.63/tails/sparkplug.htm
http://64.252.156.63/tails/sparkplug.htm
08-19-2002, 10:18 AM
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[quote]3. You will have to remove the valve cover to get to the front spark plugs, the valve cover is secured by 4 hex screws and can be seen on the graphic to the right with red dots in them.[quote]
The valve covers are not removed to access spark plugs. The part you are removing is only an access cover for the front coil packs & spark plugs.
I think most on here know what your refering to, but you should use the correct terminology.
The valve covers are not removed to access spark plugs. The part you are removing is only an access cover for the front coil packs & spark plugs.
I think most on here know what your refering to, but you should use the correct terminology.
08-19-2002, 10:35 AM
#3
[QUOTE]Originally posted by njmaxseltd
[quote]3. You will have to remove the valve cover to get to the front spark plugs, the valve cover is secured by 4 hex screws and can be seen on the graphic to the right with red dots in them.
The valve covers are not removed to access spark plugs. The part you are removing is only an access cover for the front coil packs & spark plugs.
I think most on here know what your refering to, but you should use the correct terminology.
edited and uploaded.. thanks for the correction..
[quote]3. You will have to remove the valve cover to get to the front spark plugs, the valve cover is secured by 4 hex screws and can be seen on the graphic to the right with red dots in them.
The valve covers are not removed to access spark plugs. The part you are removing is only an access cover for the front coil packs & spark plugs.
I think most on here know what your refering to, but you should use the correct terminology.
edited and uploaded.. thanks for the correction..
08-19-2002, 10:43 AM
#4
Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by SprintMax
i know that spark plugs are a simple thing to do. .but hopefully it will help someone.. pretty detailed write up and pictures..
http://64.252.156.63/tails/sparkplug.htm
i know that spark plugs are a simple thing to do. .but hopefully it will help someone.. pretty detailed write up and pictures..
http://64.252.156.63/tails/sparkplug.htm
08-19-2002, 10:48 AM
#7
Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by orgasmicNYC
You should tell everyone to make sure the spark plug gap is only 14 mm. Two of my NGK platinums was not exactly 14 mm gap and needed to be corrected.
You should tell everyone to make sure the spark plug gap is only 14 mm. Two of my NGK platinums was not exactly 14 mm gap and needed to be corrected.
08-19-2002, 10:48 AM
#8
exactly what I was looking for, just in time for the 120k tune up. As far as I know, this is the first write up of anykind for the spark plugs. I've been hesistant to do my spark plugs because I heard one plug is very hard to get to, but armed with sprint's write up, i'm gonna change my plugs. thank you.
08-19-2002, 10:52 AM
#9
Originally posted by hokiemax
As far as I know, this is the first write up of anykind for the spark plugs.
As far as I know, this is the first write up of anykind for the spark plugs.
08-19-2002, 10:56 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by gtr_rider
I just stuck them in, is that bad?
I just stuck them in, is that bad?
08-19-2002, 12:07 PM
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08-19-2002, 12:09 PM
#12
Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by gtr_rider
Whats the difference between the copper plugs and the other?
Whats the difference between the copper plugs and the other?
do a search for plugs and use the name MardigrasMax as your person.. you will find tuns of info on difference between copper and plat..
Originally posted by gtr_rider
I just stuck them in, is that bad?
I just stuck them in, is that bad?
08-19-2002, 12:14 PM
#13
Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by SprintMax
if you put in Platinum Plugs they are pregapped.. you don't need to gap them.. these coppers are also pregapped funny enough.. when you see the -11 means they are pregapped for us..
if you put in Platinum Plugs they are pregapped.. you don't need to gap them.. these coppers are also pregapped funny enough.. when you see the -11 means they are pregapped for us..
The "-11" is a multiplier by .004 and is part of the naming convention for NGK plugs. So -11 = .044 gap.
08-19-2002, 12:27 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Platinum's are the lazy man's plug. They last 2x as long as copper, whereas copper will die out sooner, but provide a better spark. I've been doing some sparkplug shopping today and the platinums are a little higher in price as well.
Sprint -- your writeup is very well detailed, if there was ever a need for "changing your sparkplugs for dummies", you explained it perfectly. Definately a link I'm going to send to my friend who's attempting his first service himself.
Sprint -- your writeup is very well detailed, if there was ever a need for "changing your sparkplugs for dummies", you explained it perfectly. Definately a link I'm going to send to my friend who's attempting his first service himself.
08-19-2002, 12:47 PM
#15
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by ereet
Platinum's are the lazy man's plug. They last 2x as long as copper, whereas copper will die out sooner, but provide a better spark. I've been doing some sparkplug shopping today and the platinums are a little higher in price as well.
Sprint -- your writeup is very well detailed, if there was ever a need for "changing your sparkplugs for dummies", you explained it perfectly. Definately a link I'm going to send to my friend who's attempting his first service himself.
Platinum's are the lazy man's plug. They last 2x as long as copper, whereas copper will die out sooner, but provide a better spark. I've been doing some sparkplug shopping today and the platinums are a little higher in price as well.
Sprint -- your writeup is very well detailed, if there was ever a need for "changing your sparkplugs for dummies", you explained it perfectly. Definately a link I'm going to send to my friend who's attempting his first service himself.
08-19-2002, 12:48 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by bill99gxe
Yeah, the other thread in the 4th gen forum reminded me that in the past you stated yours weren't pre-gapped when the ones I ordered a couple of months back were.
The "-11" is a multiplier by .004 and is part of the naming convention for NGK plugs. So -11 = .044 gap.
Yeah, the other thread in the 4th gen forum reminded me that in the past you stated yours weren't pre-gapped when the ones I ordered a couple of months back were.
The "-11" is a multiplier by .004 and is part of the naming convention for NGK plugs. So -11 = .044 gap.
08-19-2002, 12:50 PM
#17
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by SprintMax
i had one step colder though.. plus i had to gap them less than stock even if they were pregapped
i had one step colder though.. plus i had to gap them less than stock even if they were pregapped
Ah yes.........true, true for your case.
08-19-2002, 01:27 PM
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Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by SprintMax
damnit
someone beat me to it :-(
damnit
someone beat me to it :-(
Originally posted by SprintMax
search is your friend
do a search for plugs and use the name MardigrasMax as your person.. you will find tuns of info on difference between copper and plat..
if you put in Platinum Plugs they are pregapped.. you don't need to gap them.. these coppers are also pregapped funny enough.. when you see the -11 means they are pregapped for us..
search is your friend
do a search for plugs and use the name MardigrasMax as your person.. you will find tuns of info on difference between copper and plat..
if you put in Platinum Plugs they are pregapped.. you don't need to gap them.. these coppers are also pregapped funny enough.. when you see the -11 means they are pregapped for us..
si senor.. para puta mi pagina
08-19-2002, 05:33 PM
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Re: Re: Re: SparkPlug Write Up: Enjoy
Originally posted by orgasmicNYC
You should tell everyone to make sure the spark plug gap is only 14 mm. Two of my NGK platinums was not exactly 14 mm gap and needed to be corrected.
You should tell everyone to make sure the spark plug gap is only 14 mm. Two of my NGK platinums was not exactly 14 mm gap and needed to be corrected.
good luck getting a spark with that kinda gap!
08-19-2002, 07:54 PM
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08-19-2002, 08:50 PM
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14mm?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Originally posted by orgasmicNYC
You should tell everyone to make sure the spark plug gap is only 14 mm. Two of my NGK platinums was not exactly 14 mm gap and needed to be corrected.
You should tell everyone to make sure the spark plug gap is only 14 mm. Two of my NGK platinums was not exactly 14 mm gap and needed to be corrected.
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