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Old 11-22-2007, 09:27 AM   #1
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i didn't have a record when they were replaced, so i did them.
car was approaching 60K so i included it in that.
in the same weekend kinda thing i did the serp. belt, plugs, oil, and a little while back the coolant. then after that 2 months later or so, pads, clutch and brake fluid (thx Sammy).
now i just have to get some rotors, i think its time for that
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Old 11-23-2007, 08:42 AM   #2
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Question

Sorry, I may be a bit groggy this morning from yesterday's feast... but I'm not clear on what you mean about using rubber hose or vacuum line. I know its something to do with removing the spark plug, but what?

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Old 11-24-2007, 09:13 AM   #3
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The rubber hose is used to remove the plug from the recesses of the tube after unsrewing it from the head.

Sometimes needed if the spark plug ratchet doesnt have a rubber plug in it to hold on the the spark plug.

Also a good idea to use when starting to thread in the new plug, to ensure it starts correctly and isnt cross threaded.

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Old 12-22-2007, 01:42 PM   #4
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Good post.

Did you use any anti-seize compound on the threads of the new plugs?

Or, is that not recommended?

Also, what are the best plugs to use, NGK or stock Beru plugs? I tend to use NGKs in most of my cars.
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Old 12-23-2007, 08:06 AM   #5
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Nice post dj!
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Old 12-23-2007, 10:28 AM   #6
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i didnt put anything on them.
i ordered the stock ones from porsche
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Old 12-24-2007, 05:18 AM   #7
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very, very nice, dj. Thanks!
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