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Old 06 March 2009, 07:10 PM
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Default Spark Plug Change:- how to?

Im no machanic, and seeing as I cant even see the spark plugs, so in the words of Mr Jeremy Clarkson "How Hard Can It Be" to change then myself?

Or is it just easier and safer to leave it to the experts?, as its due for a service soon anyways.
Old 06 March 2009, 07:13 PM
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No not realy, It took me 20 mins. A 1/2 inch ratchet a universal joint and a plug socket your away, Remove the washer bottle is all i did.
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ok, washer bottle removal:- noted.

what about the other side, anything need to come off there i.e. air filter box to give me more room?
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Scrap that my computer didn't load fast enough so didn't know which model you had sorry i think everyone has a classic, sure it aint that hard mind.
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lol, "poo bags", I should have stated what car it was also.

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Old 06 March 2009, 07:25 PM
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Not to mind, To be fair you need to look at it like this, If you can't see them you need to remove enough stuff so you can access them. Be careful and methodical about it any hoses and cables that are in the way see what they go to and do before taking them off.
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Originally Posted by carl 00
No not realy, It took me 20 mins. A 1/2 inch ratchet a universal joint and a plug socket your away, Remove the washer bottle is all i did.
20 minutes!

took me 4hours 15 on my classic wrx, first time i have done it on a scoob, had to remove the washer bottle on the RHS and on LHS remove complete airbox, and relocate header tank a little

Next time will be much quicker lets hope my mate doesn't ask me too soon to help him do his

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Originally Posted by petethemeat
20 minutes!

took me 4hours 15 on my classic wrx, first time i have done it on a scoob, had to remove the washer bottle on the RHS and on LHS remove complete airbox, and relocate header tank a little

Next time will be much quicker lets hope my mate doesn't ask me too soon to help him do his
I see, in that case i might on 4days not hours.
I see another post about what plugs to get next, keeping my eye on that as well, as thats the next thing, what ones to get, as far as i know it using standard plugs, what ever they are.
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Do the plugs from underneath the car with it on ramps, nothing to remove then.
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Originally Posted by petethemeat
20 minutes!

took me 4hours 15 on my classic wrx, first time i have done it on a scoob, had to remove the washer bottle on the RHS and on LHS remove complete airbox, and relocate header tank a little

Next time will be much quicker lets hope my mate doesn't ask me too soon to help him do his
Good god, Send your mate to me tell him how long it took you and i'll do it but charge your time winner lol Ohh suppose i lied i also needed a 10mm socket for the washer bottle.
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