I want to save some money and do it myself...I have limited mech knowledge.
2006-09-12 15:23:35 · 5 answers · asked by A G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its a 4.9 liter Northstar transverse motor...the back plugs are a challenge now the info I was seeking was "tricks" or tips to get at the back ones....not slams on how "simple" a process is to change plugs....thank you to those that gave straight up answers but to hell with those "smart*sses" that give useless answers!
2006-09-12 17:27:19 · update #1
I stopped at a local garage to inquire about changing the plugs and they quoted me $138....back to my DIY plan.....
2006-09-13 15:33:01 · update #2
i own a repair shop,,and you really should let someone do this for you,,the plugs can strip off in the plug holes or break off if your not real care full,,and the new ones are real easy to break when your putting them in,,i can understand wanting to save a little money..but this could wind up costing you money,, more than its worth ,,with limited knowledge id let someone do it,,its like a 25 dollar job,,but could cost you a lot more if one breaks off,,good luck,,i hope you take my advice,,i own a repair shop,,and im trying to help save you a lot of trouble.
2006-09-12 15:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not hard but also not that easy, just take the wire off the plug that you are changing at the time and put it back on when done and so on with each one until finished that way you do not have to worry about crossing plug wires. the plugs are a 5/8 spark plug socket, or regular socket the only difference is a shape and a rubber boot in the socket to hold the plug. the gap on the plugs should be between .035 and .045.
2006-09-12 15:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by toolman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it interior reason hassle-free to do your self. changing the plugs is trouble-free...stressful section for you're in the event that they're stressful to attain or if there are brackets interior the way that ought to be bumped off. replace the plugs while the engine is chilly. eliminate the previous plug, double examine the spark plug hollow on the hot plugs, and installation them. in the event that they're someplace stressful to attain get a 12" long piece of vacuum hose on the areas keep that suits tight excessive of the plugs and use that to curl the plugs in. determine you place somewhat dab of antisieze on the plug threads till now you place them in. various areas shops like Autozone loan out torque wrenches with a deposit. you will possibly no longer have the flexibility to get to all the plugs with a torque wrench...basically torque one down and get a sense for a manner tight it rather is going to likely be with the help of undoing it with the help of hand after which do the others with the help of hand. in case you would be attempting a number of your guy or woman maintenance then purchase a Haynes, Chiltons, or different restore instruction manual off of eBay till now you commence. additionally, the antisieze they sell interior the little packets on the counter of the areas keep expenditures approximately as much as a great tube down the aisle. when you purchase those issues the cost is probably no longer a great cost reductions over having it carried out on the 1st motor vehicle yet after which you are going to have the instruction manual to help keep on destiny maintenance. With those miles new plugs will probable help.
2016-11-07 05:17:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know that you're going to get dirty.
change one plug at a time that is, take the wire off the plug change the plug put the wire back on. Watch nascar garage on speed channel. you won't have to embarass yourself again. luck
2006-09-12 15:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by George L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you feel you need a guide for this simple job you should not be doing it.
2006-09-12 16:27:04 · answer #5 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋