Changing Spark Plugs

[jma 0]

Hi

 

How do I change my spark plugs? new to VR :brickwall:

[Critical_Mass 10]

Firstly, if you havent already get one of the metal HT lead removal tools off here - Zerocool sells them for about a tenner and will make removing the HT leads not only easy but also without damaging the leads.

 

Then just like any other car use a spark plug removal socket with a bar extension to undo the plugs. Get yourself a set of NGK plugs - if you use the search for something like +VR +Spark +plugs you will find the correct part number for the plugs. Once you've removed all the plugs just replace with new.

[aide 0]

all above + some handy tips;

 

- have a long screw driver handy which is either magnetic tipped, or wrap some gaffer tape the wrong way round the screwdriver so you can lift the plugs from the recess once they're unscrewed, even better get one of those long reach grabber things

 

- when putting new plugs back in use a tiny piece of card to wedge the plug into the socket so it doesn't just drop into the plug hole.

 

- only hand tighten at first so you don't thread the head before using the wrench to tighten fully, and don't overtighten, i only do an additional half turn once tight!

[Critical_Mass 10]

Sorry forgot to point out Zerocool is a member off here :lol: Again search for plug removal tool as there's a thread.

 

The spark plug sockets have a rubber piece inside them that grips the plug so the plug shouldnt fall out of the socket. There are 2 different sizes of socket, i forget the sizes. But you need a thinner one so it fits down the holes the spark plugs sit in.

 

As aide says, dont do them up to tight. But i always do them up until you feel the plug feels tight, then do it another 1/4 turn - hope that makes sense, hard to explain on here.

[jma 0]

Cheers for the help, at least I know I will be doing its right :clap:

[Critical_Mass 10]

here's the link mate for the removal tool

 

http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewto ... 06&start=0