turbodreams Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Right this does my fucking head in, twice now, i have washed my car, the following day, when i go near 80, they burn out, as water got into them.it costs 50 quid to get them changed too! They are platinum ones aswellanyone else got this problem?Anyway, i was going to do it myself to save some money, so is there a guide on how to change the spark plugs, cant be to hard id imagine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 easy peasy mate, all you need is the correct tool (about £4 from halfords or wherever) and away you go. just tighten until the collapsable washer compacts and you feel it tighten up and you're done, a chimp could do it really.if water's getting in then there's a problem with your leads letting water in, they should overlap the rocker somewhat to prevent water getting in. perhaps look into getting some more leads, or apply a small dab of sealant to ensure water doesn't seep through.i never had a problem with mine in over a year, and i used to fire the hose directly in the bonnet vent ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbodreams Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 right, two seconds, here is an image of my engine, removed the cover, from where i think the spark plugs are.Ok, so see the bit i have surrounded with the red square, thats what i am removing right?then what tool removes the bits surrounded by the blue sqaures?or am i completely wrong, if so where are the sparks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 haha, no mate. those four bolts allows you to remove or move the top mount intercooler (the big black radiator looking thing in the middle of that pic) so you can access the spark plugs and leads.once you've undone those bolts, loosen up the circlips holding the hoses on and you'll be able to swivel the intercooler up so you can access the plugs and leads.you can see one of the leads to the left of that pic, just next to the rocker cover filter.once the intercooler is up in the air or remove, you'll see four of those. thats the leads, which you can literally just give a tug and they'll pop out. you'll then have a direct view of the plugs, well, with the use of a torch, so you can see if there's any water in there. the leads look aftermarket (big chunky blue NGK/Magnecor items from the looks of it), so it may just been that they aren't in position properly, thus allowing water in. either way you wont need to replace them as they've obviously been done recently.the only tool you'll need to get the plugs out is a plug removal tool, as i said its a few quid, however look online for instruction and torque figures for the plugs as you really REALLY dont want to overtighten them. you'll know if they're undertightened however, as it'll either not run, or run like a bag of shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbodreams Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 ok so what tool loosens those four bolts, in blue, so i can get access to the plugs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 .....a normal socket or spanner. ;) if you dont know how to undo a normal metric sized bolt then you need to close your bonnet. now. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbodreams Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 hehehe, i probably should!Cheers for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbodreams Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 are 1.3 starlet bosh spark plugs ok in this just now till i get the platinum ones?I got them from halfords, four of them, says it will do the starlet 1.3, but no mention of turbo or glanza? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 No the heat range will be wrong.dry the plugs out and see if that helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbodreams Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 seem to be working perfect?Cars running as it should.one spark plug was fucked, black on both ends rather than grey/black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 It's your car and your problem when the tip of a plug breaks off and goes for a jolly round your engine! If it was black top and bottom then you've got an issue with your leads.http://www.denso.com.au/products/aftermark...used_spark_plug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletraje Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 you'll know if they're undertightened however, as it'll either not run, or run like a bag of shit.ecks... you just gave me an idea. and if it works pais for you...be back in an hour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 paiz ^; Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletraje Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 ya.my cars been running shit since i got it...turns out two of the spark plugs weren't tightened enough and have been leaking gasses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 so you owe me pies then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletraje Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 so you owe me pies then?Yups. as promised Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 ubes. by the way i'm gonna split you in two, just to warn you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletraje Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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