hbsprite

Has anyone installed their own spark plugs. I am an amateur with basic mechanical knowledge. Should I attempt it or leave it to the professionals?

AGnismo

Yes, you can do this own your own. All you need to do is remove the valve cover (front spark plugs) and then unscrew the coil (one cover each spark plug). Make sure you have plenty of extensions for the spark plug bolt.

NickStam

iTrader: (3)

get a manial too. they help out a great deal.

Sonic

One problem with that, you are going to need a Torx screwdriver to get the valve cover off, but they usually come with a tool kit anyways.

guido_sst

No, he'll need a 4mm Allen wrench, not all that hard to come up with.

guido_sst

I find a 3/8" drive 10" extension to be just about perfect for getting at them.

Mr. Nismo

iTrader: (36)

Don't forget to torque them to specifications!!

maximasrule

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or you can do what i did.. just do it and when your done it always works...... maybe its just cause im so good though?!!!

Ravq

Here ya go:
http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/60k_service.html

Axra

Should use anti-sieze on the plugs too.

Daniel B. Martin

Please read the Sticky Thread Important: 4th Gen Maxima Maintenance Items. The second post in that thread provides detailed instructions and pointers to other information sources.

bill99gxe

iTrader: (1)

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=45742

Sonic

Last time i didn't and didn't have any problems taking them out. Good idea though.

bill99gxe

iTrader: (1)

On the VG30E, it's definitely necessary.......and on ANY American motor.

Sonic

Aluminum owns jOO!

NYCe MaXiMa

iTrader: (9)

make sure the gap is correct and don't over tighten them.. Basically, read the sticky and the directions... get a torque wrench too, it's handy in many things

bill99gxe

iTrader: (1)

Exactly. Another wasted thread.


http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=45742

1Phat Max

do i have to get torque wrech for doing this or can i just tighten them with basic commen sense that not to tighted that much and also not to leave it loose? thanx

NYCe MaXiMa

iTrader: (9)

pretty sad huh?
During the past year at least 90% of all possible "general" questions have been asked before.

NYCe MaXiMa

iTrader: (9)

You "can" tighten them with basic common sense. My dad never used a torque wrench in his life for anything, always tightened it just about right, you need to have a feel for it. However, it is reccomended, and if you'd like to do the job right and have a clear conscience about it, you should probably invest in a torque wrench, besides the thing is cheap and it is very useful in many, many other tasks.

97GreenMax

It is very easy man. If I can do it, you can do it.