ghostbuster Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Having never done a Spark Plug change on my Twin Turbo (or any vehicle with the same coil type of setup) is there anything to to watch out for or be EXTRA careful with? I Regards, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Buy 2 new hoses that link the cam boxes together as they go rock hard, also might pay you to get new coil pack connectors as these fall apart. The plastic clips that hold the loom also fall apart so have some small cable ties to secure the looms or buy new clips. If you have an airline blow any crap away before taking the plugs out Edited March 16, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraShaun Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 It might be worth buying some spare coil pack clips in case any break when you unclip them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Coil pack clips get brittle and crumble, buy spare ones to replace.. Breather hoses get hard and break when trying to remove, buy replacements.. The clips that hold the coil harness crumble, make sure to move all the debris before taking the plugs out. I vacuumed them out... That should cover it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned but the coil pack clips can get brittle so have new ones ready, also get new hoses that link the rocker covers. Oh and either use an airline or a vacuum to clear away the debris before taking the plugs out. I think that covers it, sorry if these points have been mentioned but its a lot easier to type this than it is to read the 3 posts above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned but the coil pack clips can get brittle so have new ones ready, also get new hoses that link the rocker covers. Oh and either use an airline or a vacuum to clear away the debris before taking the plugs out. I think that covers it, sorry if these points have been mentioned but its a lot easier to type this than it is to read the 3 posts above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Bailey Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Coil pack clips are a bugger, They just fall apart as soon as you touch them lol. Also another thing to be careful with is the two black hoses they are so hard to get off but just be patient and they will come off eventually. Just use some molegrips or something to grip onto the hoses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Does anyone read previous posts anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Does anyone read previous posts anymore You were quick on the draw today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I even posted a pic with arrows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I even posted a pic with arrows We are shamed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 There are several smilies you could have used :blahblah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Remove the spark plug cover before you start. The amateurs above seemed to miss that bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 There are several smilies you could have used :blahblah: I didn't want it to go to your head... Too late now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Remove the spark plug cover before you start. The amateurs above seemed to miss that bit! First Prize to Josh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Remove the spark plug cover before you start. The amateurs above seemed to miss that bit! Im impressed as it wasn't that long ago you posted this Red liquid from front of car Just been for a blast on the motorway and after coming back I've noticed a hell of a lot of red liquid coming from the front on the car. Is this coolant? It's pretty much a constant flow and it seems to be coming from the radiator. Any advice on what to check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 First Prize to Josh... Aww, attempt to join in the fun denied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Im impressed as it wasn't that long ago you posted this Red liquid from front of car Just been for a blast on the motorway and after coming back I've noticed a hell of a lot of red liquid coming from the front on the car. Is this coolant? It's pretty much a constant flow and it seems to be coming from the radiator. Any advice on what to check? Hadn't had the car long and never had a problem like that with previous cars. At least now I have a shiny radiator fitted How did I know you'd bring that up?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 As well as being a supra specialist your obviously psychic as well You'll be doing oil changes before you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 As well as being a supra specialist your obviously psychic as well You'll be doing oil changes before you know it All ready done, plus a filter change. You should have seen me go! Wait 'til I attempt to change the stem seals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 All ready done, plus a filter change. You should have seen me go! Wait 'til I attempt to change the stem seals! Fit the EBC first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Fit the EBC first... Excuse me, the FCD too I do need to do it, but it's pretty daunting and when it comes to the weekend, I completely forget about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 If you think doing the FCD and the EBC are daunting i'd suggest you dont attempt the valve stem seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Excuse me, the FCD too I do need to do it, but it's pretty daunting and when it comes to the weekend, I completely forget about it Stop drinking all weekend, that might help!! Its not so difficult, give it a bash.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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