97 ES300 Spark Plug Replacement

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Feb 10, 2004 | 10:12 AM

lcc014

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97 ES300 Spark Plug Replacement

I am going to replace the spark plugs in my 97 ES300. I could do the 3 plug towards to the front without any problem. However, the 3 plugs next to the firewall are very hard to get to. Any tips/hints to replace those 3 ?

Also, I want to replace the distributor cap and rotor too, but I couldn't find them. Where is the distributor located ?

For spark plug and the wire set, I assume that OEM is the way to go, am I right ??

What about the PCV filter ? I would like to replace it too since my car is almost 90k miles on the clock.

Thanks,

Ching-Ho Cheng

Feb 10, 2004 | 02:32 PM

nthach

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Re: 97 ES300 Spark Plug Replacement

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Originally posted by lcc014
I am going to replace the spark plugs in my 97 ES300. I could do the 3 plug towards to the front without any problem. However, the 3 plugs next to the firewall are very hard to get to. Any tips/hints to replace those 3 ?

on the 3VZ-FE, my local mechanic uses several extensions, and a Snap-On swivel 5/8" spark plug socket. It may work on the 1MZ-FE, but you need patience. Another way is to remove the intake plenum. As for parts, I would go OEM on the filters/wires/cap/rotor, and use either NGK or Denso plugs.

Last edited by nthach; Feb 10, 2004 at 02:33 PM.

Feb 10, 2004 | 02:51 PM

VVT-i

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Your 97 ES don't have distributor cap or rotor. Lexus used coil pack, I think on the 97 ES, they used 3 coil packs and 3 wires, each coil pack will have the outlet( one wire) to one of the spark plug in the back bank( toward the fire wall/ bank 1).
I used 5/8 swivel spark plug socket, one 4-5 inch extension, a swivel adater and another 6 " extension. All in 3/8 drive.

Feb 10, 2004 | 05:31 PM