Can a novice change plugs wires?
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Can a novice change plugs wires?
Found this tutorial...http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/ignition/sparkplugs.html
Have any other novices changed the plugs wires? Cap and rotor looks a little more hairy so I may leave that to someone else. Someone tell me I can do this haha 95 SC400
Have any other novices changed the plugs wires? Cap and rotor looks a little more hairy so I may leave that to someone else. Someone tell me I can do this haha 95 SC400
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08-12-10, 08:20 AM
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Is this for an SC300? Looking at the tutorial and my engine, it looks like the whole air intake up to the throttle body will need to be removed.
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Yup for the 300. I have done my plugs/wires several times and not once completely removed the throttle body. Hardest part was the rear coolant line that needed to be disconnected, but all the vacuum lines stayed. I only pull the TB out approx 3 inches from its seat and can reach the plugs/wires just fine.
This is why I force myself to NOT remove everything..gold-fish have me beat on short memory span
This is why I force myself to NOT remove everything..gold-fish have me beat on short memory span
08-12-10, 09:58 AM
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It was really easy and at the second time it was much easier.
Remove TB and its plumbing and couple of harnesses/connectors and no.3 timing cover.
Make sure you slide the coolant hose under the TB when putting it back. I had a misfire issues because of leaking coolant in my spark plug area. You don't really want to waste $$$ on towing fees.
Remove TB and its plumbing and couple of harnesses/connectors and no.3 timing cover.
Make sure you slide the coolant hose under the TB when putting it back. I had a misfire issues because of leaking coolant in my spark plug area. You don't really want to waste $$$ on towing fees.
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http://www.planetsoarer.com/penski/ThePenskiFile.html
Found this link too. I can turn a wrench. I just don't want to screw something up. Like you guys are saying, taking it apart is easy, it's putting it back on without having 5 screws leftover. I'm gonna try to bang this out this weekend. If anyone is close to College Station, Tx you're welcome to come over. I have plenty of space and parking (benefits of a new neighborhood) Plus I have a nice grill too
Found this link too. I can turn a wrench. I just don't want to screw something up. Like you guys are saying, taking it apart is easy, it's putting it back on without having 5 screws leftover. I'm gonna try to bang this out this weekend. If anyone is close to College Station, Tx you're welcome to come over. I have plenty of space and parking (benefits of a new neighborhood) Plus I have a nice grill too
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Well if you get super bored and want a steak and a beer, you know where to find me 
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If I can finish up the last few things, and get the GTE ecu finished up, I will head that way..BUT, you will more than likely be finished with the plugs. But if you head to the Texas Mile in Oct. you will have a good chance of seeing me there...but it may not be a 2JZ in my car..still turbo though(I love having secrets
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If I can finish up the last few things, and get the GTE ecu finished up, I will head that way..BUT, you will more than likely be finished with the plugs. But if you head to the Texas Mile in Oct. you will have a good chance of seeing me there...but it may not be a 2JZ in my car..still turbo though(I love having secrets)
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08-12-10, 11:28 AM
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..Still need a 90mm TB/TPS/GTE IAT and some other minor things..but if things go correctly, Ill just say your somewhat on the right track with your guess
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