replace rear spark plugs???
#16
Driver School Candidate
I replaced the rear spark plugs today on my 96 es300 without removing the manifold. With the right extensions it was not too difficult and I am not a car mechanic by any means.
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#17
Did mine this weekend and it was a PITA until I went and got the right extensions/joints. Once I had the right tools I took all 3 rears back out and put them back in just for practice. Took 15 minutes.
5/8" Spark Plug socket with swivel
3/8" swivel joint
10" 3/8" extension bar
3" 3/8 extension bar
Standard 3/8" Craftsman ratchet
Hope this helps!
5/8" Spark Plug socket with swivel
3/8" swivel joint
10" 3/8" extension bar
3" 3/8 extension bar
Standard 3/8" Craftsman ratchet
Hope this helps!
its been along time since you posted this. Not sure if you still follow this site or remember how to remove the three rear plugs. Im getting ready to do mine this weekend and saw your post and wondering if you have any more tricks you can show me to make it easier
thanks
#18
Pole Position
its been along time since you posted this. Not sure if you still follow this site or remember how to remove the three rear plugs. Im getting ready to do mine this weekend and saw your post and wondering if you have any more tricks you can show me to make it easier
thanks
thanks
Here is how it was possible to swap rear plugs out without taking the Intake Plenum off, but as far as I know, that only worked on older revisions of that engine, which still had spark plug wires instead of coils going to the back. I have a 2000 Lexus ES300 with a newer revision, and from looking at it, I don't really see how it is possible to do without taking the plenum off. On the plus side, it is a good time for some preventative maintenance, like new Plenum and Valve Cover gaskets, maybe some new Vacuum Hoses, depending on the condition of yours. Here is a post about replacing plugs in your car.
Hope this helps and best of luck!
#19
Old info is still useful!
Thank you so much for posting this. Will be attempting this weekend.
One thing is that my local blue/gold retailer had all the parts in-stock. Granted, this was the largest retailer that was attached to their regional warehouse, but still, was nice not to have to order them. Prices were competitive with on-line sellers.
Thank you so much for posting this. Will be attempting this weekend.
One thing is that my local blue/gold retailer had all the parts in-stock. Granted, this was the largest retailer that was attached to their regional warehouse, but still, was nice not to have to order them. Prices were competitive with on-line sellers.
#20
Hello,
Here is how it was possible to swap rear plugs out without taking the Intake Plenum off, but as far as I know, that only worked on older revisions of that engine, which still had spark plug wires instead of coils going to the back. I have a 2000 Lexus ES300 with a newer revision, and from looking at it, I don't really see how it is possible to do without taking the plenum off. On the plus side, it is a good time for some preventative maintenance, like new Plenum and Valve Cover gaskets, maybe some new Vacuum Hoses, depending on the condition of yours. Here is a post about replacing plugs in your car.
Hope this helps and best of luck!
Here is how it was possible to swap rear plugs out without taking the Intake Plenum off, but as far as I know, that only worked on older revisions of that engine, which still had spark plug wires instead of coils going to the back. I have a 2000 Lexus ES300 with a newer revision, and from looking at it, I don't really see how it is possible to do without taking the plenum off. On the plus side, it is a good time for some preventative maintenance, like new Plenum and Valve Cover gaskets, maybe some new Vacuum Hoses, depending on the condition of yours. Here is a post about replacing plugs in your car.
Hope this helps and best of luck!
It's not rocket science, take your time you can do it.
#21
Pole Position
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