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Old 03 July 2004, 11:57 AM
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just bought some nice new plugs for my95wrx anybody got a step by step guide how to change them inluding gap settings etc,

to be honest- dreading it!
Old 03 July 2004, 01:01 PM
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This was a guide posted by JGM
Remove the battery and washer bottle:


Unbolt the coil pack (one at a time) or if newer car remove the HT lead:

Once the bolt is undone (it remain in the coil pack) pull the coil pack out.. then use a small spark plug spanner.. to remove plug.. refit new one etc..

Then repeat for the second one on the passenger side..

Replace washer bottle and battery.. I started the car to check there was not a problem with that side.. other wise once finished and it doesn't start.. which side do you look at for the problem?

Remove air filter system:


you can see my plug spanner in the lefthand plug hole:
The only additional point I would add is that I used a odd sized 3/8 drive extension bar to prevent the Ratchet catching the bodywork

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Old 03 July 2004, 01:06 PM
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cheers mate! much appreciated, might have a go tomorrow,
Old 03 July 2004, 01:10 PM
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Don't bother removing the battery, you really don't need to, just take the 2 bolts out of the washer bottle and move it to one side,.

If you have an induction kit on itmakes life easier on the other side too.

I also removed the rubber bung from my spark plug socket because after I fitted the new plug, the socket preferred to stay on the plug rather than come off with my extension bar
Old 03 July 2004, 02:11 PM
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Idiots guide.

Ahem........

Buy new plugs, get the right ones.

Open bonnet, make sure car is at a stand still.

Look at engine, realise you dont know where the **** the plugs are.

Ring your mate.

Act normal (stupid)

He will then do it for you.

I fank you.
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cheers for that Yoza!
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