replacing spark plugs, what tools do I need?

[wite2nr]

My dad has a metric adjustable wrench... that's actually not a joke either. He won some bets with it. :lol:

huh, pics?

 

[dc2GS-R]

huh, pics?

They just have metric size increments on them for reference.

 

[Aussie]

I recommend putting some anti seize lube on the threads also.

 

[Ominous G2]

They just have metric size increments on them for reference.

True, but those wore off. :lol: Now it just has the word metric, which was a cast mark.

 

[INTEG*S*RAted]

I recommend putting some anti seize lube on the threads also.

New to the boards, but this is a good suggestion^. Replaced spark plug wires, rotor button, and a few other things about a month ago. The anti-seize lube is a cheap, but effective, product.

 

[Bear_Slayer]

About how much does anti seize lube cost? The Integra I'm looking into getting needs a tune up, and if I'm going to replace the plugs I might as well do it right.

 

[INTEG*S*RAted]

About how much does anti seize lube cost? The Integra I'm looking into getting needs a tune up, and if I'm going to replace the plugs I might as well do it right.

3-5 dollars.

 

[Bear_Slayer]

Well hell, I'll use it whenever I change plugs from now on. That's cheap. Haha.

 

[mirrorimg]

Its a good idea to use anti-seize on many different nuts and bolts throughout the car, including the lugnuts.

 

[97GSR-4door]

You dont gap NGK Iridium spark plugs they come pre gapped. I learned that the hard way. When you gap Iridiums you mess up the electrode.

 

[99integie]

k im pretty sure i can do this but i just dont get this part.. how to disconnect the lines from the sparkplug itself.. i belive u remove the wire then unbolt the plugs.. ive never done this befor cept on a pocket bike when i was a kid lol.... is there a tool to remove the wires from the sparkplug? im pretty sure u do not just pull them off..

 

[Bear_Slayer]

k im pretty sure i can do this but i just dont get this part.. how to disconnect the lines from the sparkplug itself.. i belive u remove the wire then unbolt the plugs.. ive never done this befor cept on a pocket bike when i was a kid lol.... is there a tool to remove the wires from the sparkplug? im pretty sure u do not just pull them off..

I've always just pulled them off. The side they are on are basically just a stud, not the gapped portion so there isn't anything to hold them too hard.

Just don't pull by the wire, grab it around the part that connects to the plug if you can and pull. Should pop right off.

 

[Aussie]

Just pull them straight out and remember where they go.

 

[Bear_Slayer]

Just pull them straight out and remember where they go.

x2 on remembering where they go. That is very important, you don't want them going off in the wrong sequence.

 

[INTEG*S*RAted]

Just pull them straight out and remember where they go.

Exactly. If you aren't replacing them, ie using the same wires and all, make sure you just wrap masking tape around each wire numbering 1 through 4 and you'll have no issues when you pop the plug wires back on top of the plugs.