Changing Boxster Plugs

[ronster]

Has anyone changed their spark plugs and kept track of how long it takes? I don't have tools or a place to work anymore so I have to pay someone to do the work on my car and I'm getting some expensive quotes for labor. I've got the plugs as I won them in a contest but Indy shops are quoting me $221-240 to do the labor and figuring their hourly at $110-120/hr. that's two hours to change them. Does it take that long?

[KCinBR]

2 hours is probably not far off, you have to remove rear wheels and fender liner to gain access, at least on my 05 I had to do this.

[randy_k]

I have a 1999 and changed them just by removing the wheels. About 2 hours total time. All you need is a socket wrench and an extension. Don't remember the length of the extensions I used. I think I posted it in my Diary of a 99 Boxster thread though.
Randy

[randy_k]

Here ya go. Post near the bottom of the page.

Randy

Diary of a 1999 high mileage Boxster

[steveng1993]

I would say 1 hr to do the plugs and an extra hour to do the tubes.

[feelyx]

Where are you at in NorCal ronster?

[nosnow4pc]

Two hours for a shop would be about right. Lets face it they are in business to make money and $240 for an NCAL shop is cost of entry. I was once told by a shop owner "If you bring me the parts I will make up any money I lost through labor"

That being said it is pretty easy so if you can find a driveway to do it there are no special tools needed.

[ronster]

Originally Posted by feelyx

Where are you at in NorCal ronster?

Rohnert Park an hour north of The City by Santa Rosa.

[harryrcb]

Mitchel labor guide says 1.5 hours.

[ronster]

So it's sounding like two hours is not out of line for this procedure. Do the tubes have to be changed? My understanding is they do not unless they are leaking. On a recent tour of Zentrum Motors, with the Golden Gate Region, I got a free oil change gift certificate so I'll let them change them out and give them some business for the freebie. Thanks for all the input.