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Old 02-16-2008, 10:10 AM
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Spark Plug Replacement Question
If I have the intercoolers off, how involved is it to replace the spark plugs?
 
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Old 02-16-2008, 10:35 AM
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OT.....what plugs are you using?
 
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With the intercoolers of it should take about 30 minutes to change al spark plugs...
 
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They're right there. 30min easy.
 
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Old 02-16-2008, 12:26 PM
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Thanks, guys. I guess I'll try that, too. I'm learning a lot about my car this winter...

Any things to be aware of before I proceed? - such as things that may break easily if you're not careful, or gaskets that should be replaced, etc.

996twin, I use the plugs supplied by Protomotive, as pictured here. They are Denso PK20PR-??
 
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yup sparkplugs.com has em
 
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as long as u have the right tools u will be easy...
 
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Here is a link from sparkplugs.com for our cars. There is a large choice. Any idea what the best choice is?

John D, I didn't see the PR's there.

Also, where is a good DIY for this?

Sorry for the thread jack John.
 
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I need to swap mine as well, the correct ones are Denso Iriduim IK20's. What should be the proper gap? .035 is what it states is this correct?
 
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Inspect the coil packs for cracks, make sure the connector clicks fully into place when the coil pack is put back. Probably obvious but don't skimp on the torque wrench 7 ft.lbs

I used Bosch FR6 LDC set to 0.8mm 0.032".
 
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Just a quick note - I found that mine didn't click at all, audibly or otherwise. Just be sure to torque back down the bolts securing the coil packs and all will be fine. Also make sure to have a couple of swivel attachments handy to get some of the bolts in/out.
 
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Mark,

What are the right tools?

Is the 7lb. torque for the plugs, coil packs or both?
 
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Mark,

What are the right tools?

Is the 7lb. torque for the plugs, coil packs or both?
7 Ft lbs isnt for plugs ,it is for the coil packs. 22 ft lbs is in the Porsche manual for plugs and 7.5 ft lbs for the coil packs.... John, the right tool is a very good Tq wrench. Preferably one that comes with a calibration certificate like a Snap-ON.
 
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Old 02-16-2008, 05:17 PM
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Thanks, Kevin. That's all the information I was looking for...
 
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any body got a picture of what it looks like with the intercoolers off? Are there additional heat shields that also need to come off?
 
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