Just finished Spark plugs.

[Jackelfox]

thanks for the instruction. Maybe this will help my somewhat irregular idle.

If you are worried about messy just wait till you get to cv boot replacement, while i have cleaned up, my garage and tools are still feeling the effects.

[mptoledo]

Originally Posted by Jackelfox

thanks for the instruction. Maybe this will help my somewhat irregular idle.

If you are worried about messy just wait till you get to cv boot replacement, while i have cleaned up, my garage and tools are still feeling the effects.

My idle did seem better, but I think the throttle body cleaning would help more
http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site%203/Clean%20the%20Throttle%20Body%20%20%20.html

I guess i could have worn gloves. They would have to be thin as you need your finger. good luck. it was pretty simple just be careful when you take off the spark plug rubber boot.

[tonycarreon]

hey MP. have you done your fuel filter yet? how'd it go?

[mptoledo]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

hey MP. have you done your fuel filter yet? how'd it go?

Not yet, Looks pretty basic. I am going to wait till my tank is down close to emty. Just in case I have another oops. I already scoped out the underneath when I did my plugs; you gotta take off the big black plastic housing thing. Rest looks like cake. I will keep you all posted. I am still wondering about cleaning the throttle body, as I have never opened the "hood".

[mptoledo]

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[schnellman]

I see you used NGK iridium. How about some input from the group on brands? Everyone has their favorite oil, favorite tires, favorite air filter, etc. Let's hear from the crowd about spark plug brands. Come on guys.

[mptoledo]

Well, I think I overpaid. I really see no difference from the stock plugs that were in there for 60k miles. I used ndk on my bikes for years and liked what I read about iridium holding up, so I thought I would give them a try. I think I could have went with champion and had the same results though. I plan on pulling the plugs to see how they have held up and as a pre-emptive maintenance.

[JDBOXSTER]

Just replaced plugs with Bosch 7413. Changed all plug tube O rings at the same time. ******************************** had best prices.
Got my drainplug from West Marine. Had to wrap balck electrical tape aroung the plug remover for more grip.

JD Boxster
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