I was debating about changing my plugs in my 02. How hard are they to get to for an amateur mechanic? I know in my 98 Blazer they weren't to bad all except for one that I had to remove the front tire and become a contortionist to get out!
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| Author: | KoRnyBrad [ Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Spark Plugs |
I was debating about changing my plugs in my 02. How hard are they to get to for an amateur mechanic? I know in my 98 Blazer they weren't to bad all except for one that I had to remove the front tire and become a contortionist to get out!
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| Author: | Hez10 [ Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:40 am ] |
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They are not hard. Much easier then any of the VW's I have had. |
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| Author: | timmyb457 [ Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:24 am ] |
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very easy. the hardest part is getting around the coolant bottle |
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| Author: | scull20 [ Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:41 am ] |
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I forget who it was who actually made the video, but it is very informative and well done. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxsEOCqhHx8 |
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| Author: | Rudy [ Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:32 pm ] |
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If I can do it, you can definitely do it! 
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| Author: | riptricket [ Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:55 pm ] |
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yeah man, shelling out the big bucks for someone else to do it is what I used to do. It is very very easy to do! takes ~15 mins, maybe a little longer since it will be your first time.. no jokes!.. and it will help your engine and your wallet! |
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| Author: | Rudy [ Sat Jun 27, 2009 1:04 pm ] |
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riptricket wrote: yeah man, shelling out the big bucks for someone else to do it is what I used to do.
It is very very easy to do! takes ~15 mins, maybe a little longer since it will be your first time.. no jokes!.. and it will help your engine and your wallet!
It took me about 3 hours! I was nervous and took my time though. Next time will be faster I hope.
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| Author: | KoRnyBrad [ Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:05 am ] |
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scull20 wrote: I forget who it was who actually made the video, but it is very informative and well done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxsEOCqhHx8 Oh man that is to dang funny. Informative, but funny! |
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| Author: | KoRnyBrad [ Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:06 am ] |
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You guys have given me hope that I can do it myself. Thanks Guys! |
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| Author: | KoRnyBrad [ Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:57 pm ] |
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Ok now that I've decided I can do it myself what kind of plugs do you guys suggest? Good, Bad, Ugly? |
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| Author: | riptricket [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:28 am ] |
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i have used champion now and they are great! |
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| Author: | ObiHann [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:24 am ] |
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KoRnyBrad wrote: Ok now that I've decided I can do it myself what kind of plugs do you guys suggest? Good, Bad, Ugly?
NGK, there the OEM plugs anyways. Other than that if your feeling rich Bosch Platnium +4 or something like that, but there is a huge debate about that. |
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| Author: | KoRnyBrad [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:42 am ] |
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I think I'll keep it cheap with NGK or Autolites. |
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| Author: | ObiHann [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:52 am ] |
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KoRnyBrad wrote: I think I'll keep it cheap with NGK or Autolites.
NGK are great plugs, I think most folks here use them. |
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| Author: | riptricket [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:54 pm ] |
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i am going to try the champion platinum series. no v-power groove crap or 4 posts... it's just a plain old sparky with platinum... supposedly! |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:06 pm ] |
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i went through a whole slew of different plugs before settling back with NGK ZFR6FIX-11 iridiums but of course the problems i was having with the other plugs was electronic feedback through the system due to the coils not being able to push the plugs haven't tried them again since i put 6 new coils in though, the performance of those other plugs (autolite double plats, autolite xtremes) were fine, i was just tryin to find plugs that didn't bleed into my cb and my radio |
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| Author: | louder2kj [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:43 pm ] |
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Rudy wrote: If I can do it, you can definitely do it!
X2 When I did mine I used some extensions and u joints and didn't have to move anything out of the way. I used autolites and they run fine. I had bosch on a different vehicle and didn't like that the tips were screw on and would come loose. |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:56 pm ] |
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the autolite xtreme's have those screw on tips too 
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| Author: | Liberty for All [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | I am trying the Bosch Platinum + 2 plugs |
These sparks have the tip secured on, they never foul and need no gap or cleaning. So small yet so powerful. I will let you all know how they do on my trip to the Lake this week. Buy on sale and they are not a real expensive part. I am changing every 20 K miles. 
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:11 am ] |
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alot of people will miss that subject line i think he's talking about the bosch platinum +2's |
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