Supraguy Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Need some quick advice. If I can get my plugs changed before Pod, I think I will give the 1/4 a go. But, I am a bit worried after reading about the PCV hoses breaking while changing. I am just curious if this is a common problem and I should worry about it? I dont want to go and break one days before Pod and be screwed for the weekend without replacements. That said, does anyone know if Toyota stock these regularly or would it be a specially ordered item? Also, any advice outside the MIV Tech article to get the job done? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 When I did plugs for the first time it took 2.5 bloody hours! I had to struggle for 10 minutes to get one of the hoses off, I couldn't get the other one at all. I then sheered off one of the bolts holding down the resister pack when putting it all back together. And finally it took me nearly 20 minutes to get that hose back on again... with a lot of sweat and swearing! You've been warned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 get new hoses ready (usually 2-3 days order from toyota) and dont tighten the coil pack bolts too tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I have changed my plugs a couple of times now without any real issues, the hoses can be a bit of a pig but use some grips and some folded paper and job done Mind the coil pack at the back of the engine, could be a real pita if you dropped the bolt holding the back down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 can also be a pain if the blue rubber bits dont come off with the coil pack preventing you access to the spark plug like 5 out of the 6 did on mine!!! :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hi Guys, I did my plugs about a month ago but don't remember have any probs with any hoses, or even touching any! Am i missing something? I did struggle with one of the screws though and nearly rounded the head off, then took a bit of confidence to pull up firmly enough to get coils off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Mine took 20 mins start to finish Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I keep a spare set of hoses for plug changes. Last time I did my plugs the hoses were much stiffer than before. There are easier to get off if done hot. I put the new ones on as the old ones were showing signs of stress when being bent into position. It is a 20 - 30 minute job when it all goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Originally posted by Supraguy any advice outside the MIV Tech article [/b] What article is that? I can't find it. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 1st time took 1 1/2 hours......now takes 15-20 minutes.....:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Originally posted by Geezabloke 1st time took 1 1/2 hours......now takes 15-20 minutes.....:flame Dev To find the article ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Fm mkiv,com - Also buy 2 crankcase hoses, Toyota part number 12263-46010 & 12264-46010 (if needed), if you have not replaced your hoses in a long time, chances are you going to have a hardened crankcase hoses that will get damaged on removal, its always a good idea to save new ones just in case you need them one day. Remove the two crankcase vent hoses that run between the valve covers. if they are hard to come off, clamp them in the middle with pliers and twist the hose. I had to use a knife to cut the hoses off. New hoses cost £14.14 and use the pliers bit, works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 another pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/spark_plugs/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Originally posted by Peter Sharp http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/spark_plugs/index.html Oh mkiv.com !! I was looking on here Thanks Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dude Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Originally posted by Geezabloke 1st time took 1 1/2 hours......now takes 15-20 minutes.....:flame Dev Thats a slow 1/4 even for a UK wiggy Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Originally posted by Jake To find the article ? No run the 1/4 , eh Matt , i'll be there oh sorry the cat looked a bit poorly so i thought id better stay with her all day Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 What do the hoses do exactly? As in if one of them was split would it cause a big problem? Just courious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 It would just be a bit messy and oily under the cover , if the hoses come off but are a bit stiff soaking them in boiling water helps to soften them a little bit . Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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