Dave Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 just changed my plugs on the n/a timed myself 48 MINS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 very good..........have you tried starting it and how many bits did you have left over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 no bits left over .the two centre plugs had almost no electrode left on them and it runs like a dream now went with supra pilots pic http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=4262&page=2&highlight=plugs 3rd 9r 4th reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Did you get away with re using the gasket, had to change mine when I did it but like you made a hell of a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 just changed my plugs on the n/a timed myself 48 MINS What make and model did you use, I'm going to change mine soon (when car is sorted) and have an NA and just wondered what to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Big help http://mkiv.com/techarticles/spark_plugs/na/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Ok, thanks, I'd picked a different model from another thread but just wanted feedback so that's cool. Any idea how much you'd normally pay for those? £6.41 on sparkplugs.co.uk each, good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 did you have to drain the system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 did you have to drain the system? To change the spark plugs? No you don't, if you have a look around you'll see that it's not needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 i removed the 6 bolts that hold the inlet manifold to the throttle body the air intake pipe up to the throttle body the 4 bolts that hold the throttle body to the engine [underneath t/body] the two vac pipes ,engine breather pipe ,and vac pipe ,and the two electrical plugs on the throttle bodie the gasket on the inlet manifold is metal so just pull off the throttle body slowly re-used mine .then you just push the t/body to the side so you can get to no 4 plug and pull it the other way to get at no 5 EASY.dont remove the water pipes not needed. im well chuffed just took the car for a spin and the difference is really noticeable.brought them from here http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/MNC-AUTOMOTIVE-LTD_bkr5eya-11_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZMNCQ20AUTOMOTIVEQ20LTDQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQfsubZ5861245QQftsZ2QQsaselZ181761678QQsatitleZbkr5eyaQ2d11QQsofpZ0 delivered in 2days and only £1.65 each you need to remove the plastic thingy that holds all the plugs leads its creamy coloured.youll see it when you take off the cover[remember which way they come out ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 did mine yesterday. took me hour and a half. Car runs really well now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 What tools you need? I'm tempted to strip mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 very good..........have you tried starting it and how many bits did you have left over :rlol: PMSL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 What tools you need? I'm tempted to strip mine 12mm socket -12mm ring spanner-spark plug socket-pliers-phillips screwdriver. i was dreading doing this but once you start you realise how easy it is .according to toyota its a 4hour job, yeah right i reckon i could do it again in less time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 12mm socket -12mm ring spanner-spark plug socket-pliers-phillips screwdriver. i was dreading doing this but once you start you realise how easy it is .according to toyota its a 4hour job, yeah right i reckon i could do it again in less time must admit i was tempted to do it on my N/A but chickened out at the thought of breaking something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 brought them from here http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/MNC-AUTOMOTIVE-LTD_bkr5eya-11_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZMNCQ20AUTOMOTIVEQ20LTDQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQfsubZ5861245QQftsZ2QQsaselZ181761678QQsatitleZbkr5eyaQ2d11QQsofpZ0 delivered in 2days and only £1.65 each God damn, that's cheap, do they do combined P&P with a multi order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 What tools you need? I'm tempted to strip mine Did I post this in invisible ink or something Big help http://mkiv.com/techarticles/spark_plugs/na/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I'm so inadequate... Took me a day and then I had to get a new throttle body as I bent mine... Never ever ever ever ever again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I'm so inadequate... Took me a day and then I had to get a new throttle body as I bent mine... Never ever ever ever ever again... How in gods name did you bend your throttle body? Were you standing on it or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Did I post this in invisible ink or something No it is just me - time to visit Specsavers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 How in gods name did you bend your throttle body? Were you standing on it or something it wouldnt move so he hit it with a 14lb hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 God damn, that's cheap, do they do combined P&P with a multi order? p&p £1.25 for six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-jdm Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 my plugs need doing too, notice any improvment on the power guv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 im to scared to do mine incase i mess it up....I really want to try though because I need to change mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 my plugs need doing too, notice any improvment on the power guv? yeah alot better pulls better starts better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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