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[TheBoy]

On one of the engines, the egr pipe gets in way, can't remember if its long or short plenum ones. Don't think ICV will get in the way.

[Webby the Bear]

The guide does not suggest that needs to be done?

You just need to remove each lead from each cylinder, that gives you access to un-screw & remove/replace each plug. Then put lead back on.

Afternoon fellas,

Ok, so basically I ditch this guide.... I then simply unplug the HT leads and the spark plugs can be removed like this?

[RobG]

The guide does not suggest that needs to be done?

You just need to remove each lead from each cylinder, that gives you access to un-screw & remove/replace each plug. Then put lead back on.

Afternoon fellas,

Ok, so basically I ditch this guide.... I then simply unplug the HT leads and the spark plugs can be removed like this?

One at a time

[SteveAvfc.]

I reckon RobG should be voted 'Most Helpful Oofer of 2011

Reckon i would go along with that certainly helped me out a lot this year. (Ay up his head is Swelling only joking Rob)

[jonnycool]

You're probably analysing it too much mate, once you get your head under the bonnet it'll all fall into place 






Says an expert

[TheBoy]

If the weather stays kind(ish), you are welcome to pop it round...

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks all.

Once I do have the leads off is there a socket I can use from my new Halfords tool set? (did I mention I have my own tool set??  ) or is there a tool a la special I need?

Ps this kit I got is proper hefty  loads to play with. Thanks to all who recommended 

Just got to purchase axel stands as per a previous thread and I'm done!

I know you lot have kindly advised me on stands and jack but will the jack the car comes with be ok to use? Or will it not take the car high enough to get the stands under? Just trying to save myself a tiny bit of dosh 

Cheers all and hope you had a great Christmas. I did cos I now have my passport to get away from SWM.........
 

[tunnie]

You don't need axle stands to change spark plugs 

[TheBoy]

The supplied jack isn't really suitable for anything, emergency use only.

[Webby the Bear]

You don't need axle stands to change spark plugs 

LOL!

Ok cool... I'll purchase a decent jack

I think I understand this now......

To change spark plugs simply remove HT leads, unscrew plugs (gently) and replace. However, the reason this guide is more involved than that is due to the difficulty in accessing the plugs, in particular that one at the back passenger side. Am I correct?

Cheers.

[tunnie]

All off the passenger bank is a bit more difficult, due to loom over the top of the plugs

[Webby the Bear]

All off the passenger bank is a bit more difficult, due to loom over the top of the plugs

....But accessable without having to remove anything?

 

[tunnie]

All off the passenger bank is a bit more difficult, due to loom over the top of the plugs

....But accessable without having to remove anything?

 

Yes

[Webby the Bear]

All off the passenger bank is a bit more difficult, due to loom over the top of the plugs

....But accessable without having to remove anything?

 

Yes

Perfection! Thanks Broseph and his technicolour Brocoat!

[TheBoy]

All off the passenger bank is a bit more difficult, due to loom over the top of the plugs

....But accessable without having to remove anything?

 

I reckon you may have to pop the cables out of the tray, and thus may be easier to remove the ICV.

Visually check drivers side, can't remember if short plenum EGR gets in the way.