|
Post by erw38 on Jul 10, 2004 10:20:36 GMT -6
Is It hard to change the plugs? Or is it a screw in scew out procedure? I know autozone will lhave a spark plug wrench, but when finished do they have to be torgued down to a certail foot pound?
|
|
|
Post by Aurora40 on Jul 10, 2004 11:22:14 GMT -6
That's one of those questions it is hard to answer. It isn't hard for me to change spark plugs. I don't know if it will be hard for you. However, they are fairly easy to access on a DOHC car as they are at the top of the head.
You should have a torque wrench, though I've changed plugs without one for a long time. Keep in mind your car has aluminum heads. They can be stripped very easily. Thread the plug carefully, and do not crank it down.
Before you drop $40 on new plugs, you might consider pulling one to see what it looks like.
|
|
|
Post by erw38 on Jul 10, 2004 14:51:10 GMT -6
I pulled off some of the wires this morning and there was some oil in the cilinder pooling around the plug. Is this normal or do I have another problem?
|
|
|
Post by Aurora40 on Jul 10, 2004 15:37:57 GMT -6
what? You removed an actual plug, or just the wire? If you just move a wire, someone probably spilled oil and it pooled there. Try to wipe it up/out. You don't want it to spill into the engine when the plug is pulled.
|
|
|
Post by tedhontz on Jul 30, 2004 22:30:26 GMT -6
Hey Amanda,
I was reading something a minute ago.
Didn't YOU just WRECK your car??? ;D
|
|
|
Post by JimW on Jul 31, 2004 0:47:55 GMT -6
Wasnt a wreck.
She was hit by a Ford Expedition in a parking lot resulting in minor fender damage.
|
|
|
Post by tedhontz on Jul 31, 2004 10:16:09 GMT -6
I know, I know........ SHe was just bragging on this post that even though she had a bone stock aurora, she was gonna beat you in a race, BECAUSE, she was a better driver and also a woman. So I'd figure I'd point out the little fender bender she had to calm her ego down. Just a joke, don't get all defensive. Even though, half of being a good driver is watching out for others. My wife, never been in a wreck, but always backs up in parking lots without looking and almost always kills us! Just trying to back you up Jim!
|
|
|
Post by Marc on Jul 31, 2004 14:16:43 GMT -6
Wasnt a wreck. She was hit by a Ford Expedition in a parking lot resulting in minor fender damage. All the accidents that I have ever had have been under similar circumstances. ________________ GM!!! BRING BACK OLDS!!!
|
|
|
Post by Amanda on Aug 4, 2004 12:29:03 GMT -6
Hey, in my own defense... my car was parked... but thanks ted, it's part of the stereotype of being a woman driver, and I'll take the swings as people throw them ... but I am always aware of my surroundings.
|
|