DIY Spark Plugs 04 GX 470
11-19-14, 01:34 PM
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04-28-15, 05:27 PM
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almost any good mechanic shop can do this job. buy the plugs online and then have the shop install them.
i have a $500 credit from Toyota for any dealer services or parts. guess what, i still have that credit as i feel i am being ripped off by the dealer for the services and parts i normally do to the vehicle. i bought all of my parts water timing belt, pump, bearings, etc etc from rock a, etc.
i have a $500 credit from Toyota for any dealer services or parts. guess what, i still have that credit as i feel i am being ripped off by the dealer for the services and parts i normally do to the vehicle. i bought all of my parts water timing belt, pump, bearings, etc etc from rock a, etc.
02-17-16, 10:00 AM
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I'm doing the plugs in my 2008 today so I read through this thread first. I'm at 116K miles.
I also called an independent Toyota shop and they wanted $275 to change the plugs and I thought that was crazy... but then I see $515 and $649 rates quoted above! Wow... now that IS crazy!
I also called an independent Toyota shop and they wanted $275 to change the plugs and I thought that was crazy... but then I see $515 and $649 rates quoted above! Wow... now that IS crazy!
02-17-16, 10:01 PM
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yes... it was very easy (tedious though as it's the first 8 cylinder I've done).
I did lose one of the rubber washers that seals the coil to the engine though. Took a motorcycle ride to the dealer to buy another and they told me they don't sell just that piece, it's part of the assembly. I wasn't going to spend $150 on that, so I spent about 1 hour searching for it and FINALLY found it... whew. So it took me a bit longer than planned... but I always enjoy my garage time.
I did lose one of the rubber washers that seals the coil to the engine though. Took a motorcycle ride to the dealer to buy another and they told me they don't sell just that piece, it's part of the assembly. I wasn't going to spend $150 on that, so I spent about 1 hour searching for it and FINALLY found it... whew. So it took me a bit longer than planned... but I always enjoy my garage time.
02-18-16, 07:39 AM
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02-26-16, 12:31 AM
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Careful with the seals
Great day post... Just wanted to add that when you are pulling the plug caps out be careful as there is a dust seal that sometimes comes with the plug cap but may stay stuck on the block from dust or grit. I lost one of them when pulling the plug cap out and of course it fell deep. I spent a half hour searching for it.
04-06-16, 01:56 PM
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I know nothing about cars. Is this something that I should undertake?
I know nothing about cars. Is this something that I should undertake?
Go for it, pretty easy job overall if you have a decent socket set.
How else will you learn if you don't get your hands dirty?
Go for it, pretty easy job overall if you have a decent socket set.
How else will you learn if you don't get your hands dirty?
04-06-16, 02:04 PM
#75
depends if you're patient , methodical and detail oriented. Its definitely doable and you will feel very rewarded that you saved a ton in labor when you finish.
. For a novice, take pictures as you go along and a notebook for any notes to take if you get interrupted and need to have a break. Strips of painters tape and a sharpie are great in case you need to label anything temporarily.
. For a novice, take pictures as you go along and a notebook for any notes to take if you get interrupted and need to have a break. Strips of painters tape and a sharpie are great in case you need to label anything temporarily.
