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YOUR RESEARCHSpark plug replacement on a 996.. SIMPLY NOT TRUE
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Last weekend I set about the grim task of replacing the spark plugs..my 996 car has turned 90k and i can see no record of the plugs ever being changed..
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Last weekend I set about the grim task of replacing the spark plugs..my 996 car has turned 90k and i can see no record of the plugs ever being changed..
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Last weekend I set about the grim task of replacing the spark plugs..my 996 car has turned 90k and i can see no record of the plugs ever being changed..
Not sure what to do i read various posts and info on the net not one site actually tells you what to do.. some mention stuff that simply is not true. :dont know:
So it set about the job.. :lock:
The plugs are located basically on either side of the engine behind the rear wheels.
So to gain access you need to remove the back wheels
YOU DO NOT NEED TO REMOVE THE MUFFLERS, HEAT SHIELDS OR AIRBOXES THATS ALL NONSENSE. :hand:
What you need: :thumb:
A 16mm extended plug socket
1/2inch short extension bar
1/2 inch flexi
1/2 inch rachet
a 1/4 inch rachet
Alan key rachet set
A short 4mm alan key
A long 4mm alan key
Unplug the HT leads from the spark plug heads by sliding up the weather sleeve and the pushing on the latch on the plug.
Remove the spark plug rubber head caps... start with the front one as you can get square on to them through the wheel arch. remove the alan headed screws, two to each cap.
Withdraw the plugs caps by pulling them out, you may need to pull them out at an angle were the clearance is tight.
To remove the plugs you need to assemble the rachet in the plug holes as you put it in . the extension bar 16mm plug socket and rachet is too long to get in the back two holes fully assembled. Slide the plug socket in first, slide the extension bar in, then attach the rachet. Once the plug is free from the holder you need to dissamble the rachet, extension bar and socket as you withdraw it, hoping the plug comes out inside the plug socket
The hardest thing is getting your hands in..
It takes abot 4 hours to do the job.. make sure you dont wrag the alan key heads when taking the plug caps off.. make sure the alan key is seated properly and square..
Hope this helps people do this difficult job..
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Can you get the plugs in to get them finger tight or is that purely a ratchet job ?
Wouldn't like to get one of those cross threaded ! Nice to know though :wink:
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i changed my plugs really is a piece of cake,just take your time and dont be too ham fisted,4 hours :roll: seems a little long i think it took me about 45mins 1hr each side and i didnt bother taking wheels off.
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