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 Post subject: HOW TO: Spark Plug Change
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:10 am 
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OK So here is a step by step on how to change the Spark Plugs on your KK.

6 - New Spark Plugs ... I used E3 Diamond Fire plugs Part # E3.48
3/8 Ratchet
2 - 3/8 Extensions
1 - 10mm socket
1 - 5/8 Spark Plug Socket
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First you will need to remove the 10mm bolt holding the Coil Pack down.
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Next disconnect the wires going into the Coil Pack and remove the Coil Pack
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You should be able to see the spark plug if you look down the chamber.
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Before you remove the spark plug put a few dabs of oil or automotive grease down the rubber sleeve in your Spark Plug socket. This will help when you need to remove the socket from the newly installed plug.
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Now remove the old plug. They put them in there really tight and you might need a breaker bar to get the plug loose. Try to keep the socket straight up and down so you don't damage the threads or chamber wall.
**TIP: REMEMBER ONCE YOU REMOVE THE OLD PLUG YOU WILL HAVE AN OPEN HOLE INTO YOU ENGINE. MAKE SURE NOTHING FALLS DOWN IT!!!
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Out with the old and in with the new!
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To finish you just want to reverse the process.
- Screw in new plug
- Replace coil pack
- Re-connect coil pack
- Replace 10mm screw holding the coil pack down

**TIP: DO NOT FORCE THE NEW PLUG IN. IT SHOULD GO IN EASY. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE THREADS OR CHAMBER WALL WHEN YOU INSTALL THE NEW PLUG.

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Very nice write up 8) Thanks


On a side not, how do you like the new plugs?

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So far so good ... Idle seems to be a bit smoother ... I really haven't had a chance to do any highway cruising to see how the gas mileage is. I'll post more on them after I get a few miles on them.

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 Post subject: Nicely Done.
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Nicely done Mike08Liberty. Thanks for contributing to our growing "How To" knowledgebase.

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Nice write-up Mike.
One question...how many miles did you have on the old plugs?

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Great write up and good detailed pics! Well done!

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I had 30K on my original plugs.

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Torque specs on plugs?

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I'm not sure ... but the rule of thumb if you don't know the torque specs or don't have a torque wrench is 1/4 turn past hand tight.

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Spark Plugs 5/8" Spark Plug Socket 20 lbs-ft and don't forget the antisieze

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Never use anti seize on a spark plug, use a drop of synthetic oil. Anti seize can cause a engine miss!

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any comments on the plugs so far

i am doing mine this weekend and was wondering how the plugs were performing? :D

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racer1 wrote:
Never use anti seize on a spark plug, use a drop of synthetic oil. Anti seize can cause a engine miss!

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anti-seize is recommended by many spark plug manufactures, and will not cause an engine miss if it is applied correctly. if anti-seize gets on the porcelain it may cause a miss, but so would anything for that matter, like dirt or dust. OEMs don't use anti-seize because it would add $.003 to the cost of a car.

just make sure to reduce REDUCE the install torque by 30% if anti-seize is used, otherwise you will be over torquing the threads. FYI the torque for 14mm, gasket seat spark plugs is 15-22 lbft. or 10-15 lbft with anti-seize.

http://www.autolite.com/carcare/tech/TorqueSpecs.pdf

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 Post subject: Re: HOW TO: Spark Plug Change
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What is the GAP needed for the 3.7L in the 2008 KKs? Thanks in advance.


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What is the GAP needed for the 3.7L in the 2008 KKs? Thanks in advance.



IIRC, it's .040"

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So lets just say... what would happen if you lost a 5/8" spark plug socket between the intake plenum and manifold? Would you worry about it?


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As long as you didn't lose it in the engine (internally some how), you should be fine

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kevjam79 wrote:
So lets just say... what would happen if you lost a 5/8" spark plug socket between the intake plenum and manifold? Would you worry about it?



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With my wife's small hands and a good magnet, we were able to get it out! Yeah! I would recommend a spark plug socket w/ a mated ~10" extension (one-piece). They have them at AutoZone. It made the job a cinch.


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How did the plugs work out for you? I've had nothing but bad experiences with those E3s, and none of the performance or efficiency gains they advertise!


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