What parts are needed for plug and coil replacement in 987

[masraum]

I'm going to do a plug and coil replacement in my car.

I see that Pelican has some kits.
They have an ignition kit that includes coils, plugs, dielectric grease, and extended bolts for the new style coils.

They also have a "spark plug kit" that includes plugs, o-rings, and seals, and I suspect the avg plug replacement does NOT involve getting access to either of those rubber parts.


I'm assuming it's plugs, coils, bolts (if required), and then maybe the grease.

Is there anything else to do "while you're in there"?

FCP Eu has a YT video that also includes the tools required which is pretty cool.

Fingers crossed that I don't have any issues getting the plugs out. I've heard that they can sometime be tight.

How about any anti-sieze to make them easier to remove or no?

[masraum]

I'm surprised, nothing and nobody?

I'm sure I'll get responses eventually. This group is just usually so speedy.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Honestly the required parts are plugs and coils. The o-ring and rubber seals are while you are in there. Can’t hurt to replace the bolts but you can get them at your local hardware store too if needed.

[Por_sha911]

Have you tried here?
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/boxster-cayman-forum/

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

Have you tried here?
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/boxster-cayman-forum/

Nope. I've browsed that forum many times in the past. If this was a question for an air cooled, car, I'd go to the 911 tech forum. I've never been super impressed with the PP Coxster forum.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Honestly the required parts are plugs and coils. The o-ring and rubber seals are while you are in there. Can’t hurt to replace the bolts but you can get them at your local hardware store too if needed.

OK, that made sense to me, but I wanted to make sure it was as straight forward as it seems.

[look 171]

Swivel socket and a long extension is your friend. No, not kidding.

The other trick is to tape the plug socket to the swivel socket along with the extension. I know, you must be asking how as it twist, tape will all come off. I use duct tape, not that weak blue tape. Ask mehow I has to fine out. I put a bit of anti-seize on the thread and silicone grease on the inside of the rubber boot. Bought them the plugs, and Bleu (spelling?) from FCP as a kit.

There is no need to do anything else, the heat shield is the biggest PITA because smaller hands are needed. I think the small nuts on the heat shield is a 8mm inside star nut. Since they aren't on too tight, a cheap set was all that's needed. I had a miss fire code flashing and the car can bearly make it up the hill . Bob help me out here a bit, like he always does.

[look 171]

Steve, I think its called an E torx. not star. Sorry

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by look 171

Swivel socket and a long extension is your friend. No, not kidding.

The other trick is to tape the plug socket to the swivel socket along with the extension. I know, you must be asking how as it twist, tape will all come off. I use duct tape, not that weak blue tape. Ask mehow I has to fine out. I put a bit of anti-seize on the thread and silicone grease on the inside of the rubber boot. Bought them the plugs, and Bleu (spelling?) from FCP as a kit.

There is no need to do anything else, the heat shield is the biggest PITA because smaller hands are needed. I think the small nuts on the heat shield is a 8mm inside star nut. Since they aren't on too tight, a cheap set was all that's needed. I had a miss fire code flashing and the car can bearly make it up the hill . Bob help me out here a bit, like he always does.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This. I used a 1/4" drive on my 08 Cayman. I jacked it up, took the wheels off and went at it. Front one on the passenger side is a bit awkward but very do-able. You got this.

[onewhippedpuppy]

It’s a bit awkward but not bad, I’ve done quite a few of these. Worst thing that’s happened was losing one of the stupid little head shield bolts. Also be careful with the connectors, they get brittle.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

It’s a bit awkward but not bad, I’ve done quite a few of these. Worst thing that’s happened was losing one of the stupid little head shield bolts. Also be careful with the connectors, they get brittle.

Funny, but I shouldn't laugh. It happened to me. As I got the little bolt out, I said to myself, I better not drop the nut or else it will be lodged in there and the hell to get it out. Immediately, its slips off my finger tips. More time is spent doing stupid stuff like that then the actual work on the car.

[look 171]

Steve, I changed out the Cam sensors and cleaned the VVT valve when I was in there. I bought the Bosch part and the one that came out of the car also say Bosch on there. They are cheap, and worth doing if you ask me. They will eventurlly go out on ya.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by look 171

Steve, I changed out the Cam sensors and cleaned the VVT valve when I was in there. I bought the Bosch part and the one that came out of the car also say Bosch on there. They are cheap, and worth doing if you ask me. They will eventurlly go out on ya.

Good to know, thanks!

[masraum]

FCP has a full list (which includes the sizes, etc...)

[masraum]

Originally Posted by look 171

Swivel socket and a long extension is your friend. No, not kidding.

The other trick is to tape the plug socket to the swivel socket along with the extension. I know, you must be asking how as it twist, tape will all come off. I use duct tape, not that weak blue tape. Ask mehow I has to fine out. I put a bit of anti-seize on the thread and silicone grease on the inside of the rubber boot. Bought them the plugs, and Bleu (spelling?) from FCP as a kit.

There is no need to do anything else, the heat shield is the biggest PITA because smaller hands are needed. I think the small nuts on the heat shield is a 8mm inside star nut. Since they aren't on too tight, a cheap set was all that's needed. I had a miss fire code flashing and the car can bearly make it up the hill . Bob help me out here a bit, like he always does.

Cool.

Originally Posted by JackDidley

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This. I used a 1/4" drive on my 08 Cayman. I jacked it up, took the wheels off and went at it. Front one on the passenger side is a bit awkward but very do-able. You got this.

Yeah, the YT video done by FCP did all of the work from the bottom, but then another video that I checked out did all of the work from the wheel well, which looks easier.

I'll probably jack up the car and then try to do all of the work through the wheel well.

It's interesting, the FCP (and Jeff) said that the coil bolts are etorx.


But then this other guy that went through the wheel well had regular torx bolts on his


Either way, I'm pretty sure that I'm good to go.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I think the torx vs etorx varies by year now that you mention it. Also I’ve always gone through the wheel well.

[David]

Pretty simple job except for the #3 cylinder as I recall. May have to have your wife loosen that spark plug.

[look 171]

I got at it from the side, wheels off. If I were to do it again, I think I can finish it in 2 hours and that's including polishing the bolts, greasing the muffler bearings.

Don't sweat the front most passenger plug, #3? You will need a 24" extension but a swivel connector is needed, 3/8 drive. Here's my set up. Plug socket (not just a 5/8 deep socket) because you will need that rubber holder, 8" extension, swivel, connected to the 24" extension then ratchet, in that order. If you did it that way, you can have a glass or wine in one hand, and a cig on the other hand, no crawling, no contortion of any of your upper body. I did all the plugs sitting on my tool box. The most difficult is to convince your wife to help you remover the heat shields. Only three bolts are holding it, not tight, 1/4 drive will do. Not need to remove anything else. It will come off but that's where you will need your wife's small hands. I have small pussy, baby smooth hands and still mamaged to get that head shield off after a few min of trying. Its tight, but you will get it out.

Putting the plugs back will require the taping of the socket to the extension that's due to my new plug socket and the rubber thing in there is grippy. I had to remove the plug to get it out so i ended up taping it.

Getting the coils off will require you to get in there a bit but not too tight, so it isn't too bad. I made sure to use anti-seize on all the heat shield bolts so it comes off easy next time around.

I purchased a plastic plug pliers from Amazon for 15 bucks, I think. I didn't want to pry at it and need to cut down the on swearing while working on the car. Some of those coil plugs are a bit tight.

Siht, how can you not buy this for that price. I thought I got a smoking deal at 15
https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Disconnect-37960-37980-Automotive/dp/B0DNSXHBG2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2XA2LSFIFV5OO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-LHOweaoYyVb0XJgYn-P8JjEquL-aqKtJNFq6mIlHk_opE25sEXOhzl9dUkxKLARrduROO0BKUcDRE 8PfhORHrNweWtvzo0mVXL15K8AyUYs2I_zHyPT2wVZ6C7bE0Sd 5XRRZqBY2P5qKW4cYT3jPKZD08YeM6NkE5NX0atcqfcuYzzBFK 5Q7-AN2avC0JZ7SvrAGec577nypI6mvmvyJVwusUlcMlVLFtUY-iHiXi6moj7yU_y8pvSK1oP3sfrJY6leYqUs5e0rOwCrc_UQcCv I8F_bxC7synBLu7nPnAE.PJZOSrcxU3yz_Pln_5ZoDa0CbRZ9u E3MisPWEY5Lba8&dib_tag=se&keywords=electrical+plug+pliers&qid=1785966609&sprefix=electrical+plug+plier%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-7

[look 171]

link aint no workin'

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by look 171

link aint no workin'

No, at that price no linky gonna worky. I would have been all over that like a duck on a June bug. I still put one in my cart that had a tool that depresses the locking tabs on connectors That task has poked my hand one too many times.