Please teach me how...

Tigo · 04-25-2001, 08:06 AM

After reading all the articles that I have searched on this board...I still don't understand how to change "spark plugs"!

Can anyone teaches me and shows me the steps with pictures please?

bratmantlz · 04-25-2001, 08:10 AM

just unplug the wires carefully and get a sochet that fits the plugs take out going counter clockwise and reinstall. done.
Brian
the biggest pain is the plug wire boots they are a biatch to get off, good luck it shouldnt take ya long to do at all.

North Ursalia · 04-25-2001, 08:16 AM

<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">My evil twin Peaty has taken care of that...
http://www.azscooby.com/mods/AZScoob.../sparkplug.php

Brian

AIM: captaindamorgan ICQ: 84483950
http://ravensblade.cjb.net
Conjunction Junction, what's your function?
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gavin · 04-25-2001, 09:12 AM

Get a good torque wrench, too. It's very important to not over-torque the new plugs.

T'impreza · 04-26-2001, 02:17 PM

Bratmantlz is right. Getting those spark plug wire boots off is a biatch!!! I pulled two of the electrodes right out of the boot when I did mine. I had to use a pair of pliers to get the electrode off of the spark plug.

I assume the dealership that did my 30k mile service didn't use any dialectric grease. The rest was REALLY easy. So, be prepared to go to the dealership and buy an ignition wire or two, and use a bit of dialectric grease on the plug boot to prevent a stuck electrode the next time around.
-Tim

WillReckXhop · 04-26-2001, 09:11 PM

also remember it is alluminum so you want to wait till the engine has cooled down before you take out the plugs or you will warp the head.
peace

jhuang76 · 04-26-2001, 09:34 PM

Just in case you missed this while reading the directions from AZScooby, ALWAYS tighten the new plugs by hand first, and be VERY cafeful!!! Careless use of a rachet and a crossed thread and you will have a VERY FUN day!!!

Tigo · 04-26-2001, 09:50 PM

Alright, I did it today...lol...!!

Thank you so much to all of you, I have my "Bosch Platinum +4" spark plugs installed and Wow...it's amazing!

Especailly the sound of the engine, smoother and stronger acceleration than ever had!

Thanks again for the help!

04-25-2001, 08:06 AM	#1
Tigo Scooby Newbie Member#: 4446 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: North York, Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 1999 Impreza 2.5RS Silver	Please teach me how... After reading all the articles that I have searched on this board...I still don't understand how to change "spark plugs"! Can anyone teaches me and shows me the steps with pictures please?

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04-25-2001, 08:10 AM	#2
bratmantlz Scooby Specialist Member#: 3231 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: colorado springs colorado usa Vehicle: 88 626 Turbo white	just unplug the wires carefully and get a sochet that fits the plugs take out going counter clockwise and reinstall. done. Brian the biggest pain is the plug wire boots they are a biatch to get off, good luck it shouldnt take ya long to do at all.

04-25-2001, 08:16 AM	#3
North Ursalia Miss You Mom Oct 1940 - Feb 2008 Super Moderator Member#: 809 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: NH, Land Of Many Trees Vehicle: 2000 2.5 RS, '14 For 92 5MT SVX	<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">My evil twin Peaty has taken care of that... http://www.azscooby.com/mods/AZScoob.../sparkplug.php Brian AIM: captaindamorgan ICQ: 84483950 http://ravensblade.cjb.net Conjunction Junction, what's your function? </FONT f>

04-25-2001, 09:12 AM	#4
gavin Scooby Specialist Member#: 3198 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, OR USA Vehicle: 2005 GT LTD Wagon Garnet Red	Get a good torque wrench, too. It's very important to not over-torque the new plugs.

04-26-2001, 02:17 PM	#5
T'impreza Scooby Newbie Member#: 328 Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Chatsworth, CA Vehicle: '97 Outback Sport Sedona Red/Titanium	Bratmantlz is right. Getting those spark plug wire boots off is a biatch!!! I pulled two of the electrodes right out of the boot when I did mine. I had to use a pair of pliers to get the electrode off of the spark plug. I assume the dealership that did my 30k mile service didn't use any dialectric grease. The rest was REALLY easy. So, be prepared to go to the dealership and buy an ignition wire or two, and use a bit of dialectric grease on the plug boot to prevent a stuck electrode the next time around. -Tim

04-26-2001, 09:11 PM	#6
WillReckXhop Scooby Newbie Member#: 4866 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NOR-CAL	also remember it is alluminum so you want to wait till the engine has cooled down before you take out the plugs or you will warp the head. peace

04-26-2001, 09:34 PM	#7
jhuang76 Scooby Newbie Member#: 1284 Join Date: Apr 2000 Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Royal Blue Pearl	Just in case you missed this while reading the directions from AZScooby, ALWAYS tighten the new plugs by hand first, and be VERY cafeful!!! Careless use of a rachet and a crossed thread and you will have a VERY FUN day!!!

04-26-2001, 09:50 PM	#8
Tigo Scooby Newbie Member#: 4446 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: North York, Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 1999 Impreza 2.5RS Silver	Alright, I did it today...lol...!! Thank you so much to all of you, I have my "Bosch Platinum +4" spark plugs installed and Wow...it's amazing! Especailly the sound of the engine, smoother and stronger acceleration than ever had! Thanks again for the help!