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#167
Advanced
iTrader: (1)
Big Fake Plugs
I have to ask because I've been looking too. There are so many fakes online, amazon and especially ebay included.
How can you say one of those links has plugs that 'look like the real mccoy?'
The plugs all look the same in the photos?
Not to mention, what's to stop them from putting a photo of an authentic Denso plug in the ad then sending you a fake?
They say most of the fakes look just like the real thing anyways....that the avg. consumer would never know by looking....
just wondering.....i'm thinking of just paying the extra $5 plug to buy them from my local auto store...
How can you say one of those links has plugs that 'look like the real mccoy?'
The plugs all look the same in the photos?
Not to mention, what's to stop them from putting a photo of an authentic Denso plug in the ad then sending you a fake?
They say most of the fakes look just like the real thing anyways....that the avg. consumer would never know by looking....
just wondering.....i'm thinking of just paying the extra $5 plug to buy them from my local auto store...
#168
Racer
iTrader: (2)
I have to ask because I've been looking too. There are so many fakes online, amazon and especially ebay included.
How can you say one of those links has plugs that 'look like the real mccoy?'
The plugs all look the same in the photos?
Not to mention, what's to stop them from putting a photo of an authentic Denso plug in the ad then sending you a fake?
They say most of the fakes look just like the real thing anyways....that the avg. consumer would never know by looking....
just wondering.....i'm thinking of just paying the extra $5 plug to buy them from my local auto store...
How can you say one of those links has plugs that 'look like the real mccoy?'
The plugs all look the same in the photos?
Not to mention, what's to stop them from putting a photo of an authentic Denso plug in the ad then sending you a fake?
They say most of the fakes look just like the real thing anyways....that the avg. consumer would never know by looking....
just wondering.....i'm thinking of just paying the extra $5 plug to buy them from my local auto store...
#169
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
I have to ask because I've been looking too. There are so many fakes online, amazon and especially ebay included.
How can you say one of those links has plugs that 'look like the real mccoy?'
The plugs all look the same in the photos?
Not to mention, what's to stop them from putting a photo of an authentic Denso plug in the ad then sending you a fake?
They say most of the fakes look just like the real thing anyways....that the avg. consumer would never know by looking....
just wondering.....i'm thinking of just paying the extra $5 plug to buy them from my local auto store...
How can you say one of those links has plugs that 'look like the real mccoy?'
The plugs all look the same in the photos?
Not to mention, what's to stop them from putting a photo of an authentic Denso plug in the ad then sending you a fake?
They say most of the fakes look just like the real thing anyways....that the avg. consumer would never know by looking....
just wondering.....i'm thinking of just paying the extra $5 plug to buy them from my local auto store...
AND - they are sold by Amazon, not a sub supplier
However, based my research, I would still recommend the TT plug on sale at Advance Auto Parts stores.
Lou
Last edited by flowrider; 03-15-17 at 07:01 PM.
#172
Driver School Candidate
Thank you for this guide... Went ahead and changed mine out. That last one at the top was....Hell... Had to walk to Advanced Auto Parts and buy a 10mm ratcheting wrench...JUST for that 1. Anyway...Performace is good!!! I'm happy
Extra: I used these spark plugs (they are a bit newer):
Extra: I used these spark plugs (they are a bit newer):
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#174
Driver School Candidate
#175
Pole Position
I too...have the VSC and Check Engine Lights on....are replacing my spark plugs. I've checked and rechecked all the electrical connections and can't seem to find any undone. I DID clean my throttle body a little....so..maybe a little fluid is yet to evaporate and is causing the lights??! I'm worn out, so I'll tackle this again in the morning. And yes....that front driver side bolt and tube...were tough. Best tip I can add (i read it earlier but didn't realize what he was trying to say)....in order to get the BEST access to the tubes/bolts on the drivers side...remove the electrical wires from those "zip tie" looking plastic holders by pinching the plastic BEHIND the wire and release them. This gives you a few more inches to work with. It's still a *****...but at that point it's possible to get all tubes/bolts out and back in. Until I did that....I was only getting one out on the drivers side.
#176
Reset and then observe.
#177
And yes....that front driver side bolt and tube...were tough. Best tip I can add (i read it earlier but didn't realize what he was trying to say)....in order to get the BEST access to the tubes/bolts on the drivers side...remove the electrical wires from those "zip tie" looking plastic holders by pinching the plastic BEHIND the wire and release them. This gives you a few more inches to work with. It's still a *****...but at that point it's possible to get all tubes/bolts out and back in. Until I did that....I was only getting one out on the drivers side.
#179
Driver
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Not sure what all the hubbub was about the driver side, I disconnected all the plugs, the brake booster vacuum hose, the 12mm bolt holding 2 harnesses to the valve cover and a few other misc plastic connectors, lifted the harness above the intake manifold and the brake booster vacuum barb on the manifold held the harness perfectly. Allowed easy access to all the coil packs, heres a pic
Edit, sorry the pic ended up sideways
Edit, sorry the pic ended up sideways
#180
Not sure what all the hubbub was about the driver side, I disconnected all the plugs, the brake booster vacuum hose, the 12mm bolt holding 2 harnesses to the valve cover and a few other misc plastic connectors, lifted the harness above the intake manifold and the brake booster vacuum barb on the manifold held the harness perfectly. Allowed easy access to all the coil packs, heres a pic
Edit, sorry the pic ended up sideways
Edit, sorry the pic ended up sideways
Thought I'd also share pics of my original spark plugs after 99,338 miles of use. They still look pretty good! Sorry that they are a little blury.
Last edited by 93SCMax; 08-26-17 at 10:52 AM.