Spark Plug Change Done

[Doug E]

OK, I feel like I just won a minor battle so here are my notes from my first spark plug change:

1) if you have a factory toolkit make sure your spark plug wrench is the right size (apparently at some point mine got changed out and it is too small!).
2) in lieu of a factory plug wrench , you can use a standard plug socket with a 3 inch adapter and a universal joint.
3) make sure you use either duck tape or filament tape to tape the plug socket to the adapter (if you don't there is a very good chance the adapter will detach from the socket when you go to pull it out ... ask me how I know and how your innerds tighten up when you realize the socket is still in the hole).
4) even with moving the AC compressor #6 is still a PITA to get to so it helps to have long narrow arms.

All in all this was a relatively simple DIY project and with the right tools and some patience everyone should be able to do this. For my first time it took just over 1 hour everything included. Once you know what you are doing I think this could easily be done in 30 or 40 minutes max.

BTW, all 6 of my plugs were evenly worn with a very light white coating on the plug end. Interestingly though the previous plugs were Bosch platinums (WR5DP) but the gap was between .023 and .024 on all 6. I put in regular Bosch (W5DC) and gapped them to .030. It will be interesting to see how she runs with new plugs.

Happy motoring!

[howie944]

You're right! The # 6 plug is a bugger so I usually start with it. I know the back of my hands are gonna be bruised because of the mount that is just above it. Just can't figure out a way to get enough leverage to work in that confined space without my hands getting beat up by that damn mount..has sharp corner and juts out above plug hole!