Just finished changing the plugs out.

[blinkwatt]

I just finished changing out all my spark plugs on my Boxster. I used the Bosch FR7LDC,OEM just as recommended. Here is what I noticed along the way to changing the plugs;
1.Taking your car to the dealership is a waste,this is soo easy,just be patient
2.My three of my old plugs(Bosch FR7LDC) had gold ends(opposite side of the electrode),three had silver,does this matter? All the of the new ones had silver ends.
3. After installation I fired her up and it seemed to idle a little smoother and started up a tad bit quicker.

Ha,I just saved $12 in parts and $120 in labor from the stealership.

Now all that is left for my 60k maintainence is the fuel filter change.
With the money I saved I think I might get an alignment.

Congratulations. How long did it take you, and how much is an alignment? But more importantly, what was the condition of your plugs?

[blinkwatt]

It took me about 2 hours to change the plugs. I took my time and didnt want to mess anything up. I also cleaned and wiped off a bunch of dirt I found under the car(it was the first time I had it up high enough I could get under it). The old plugs had just over 30k on them and they were in decent shape,no corrosion.
I was recently quoted from $110-150 for an alignment from a recommended indepent alignment shop.

Thanks. I might have to get an alignment next week. My new shoes are comming this week, I will post some pics when they get put on.

[flyride]

I'm assuming you need to take the rear wheels off to change? Anything else to note?

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by flyride

I'm assuming you need to take the rear wheels off to change? Anything else to note?

Nope,I didnt take the rear wheels off. I just used the emergency jack to get the car high enough to get a real jack under the car and did it that way(with a jack stand incase of an emergency). Im 5 8 and 148 pounds so I can fit under the car no problem. If I couldnt fit then I would have had to take the wheels off and try it that way.

[flyride]

Awesome!! I should be able to tackle it no problem.. what type of plugs did you use?

[Pablito]

You can also use a set of ramps that lifts the car about 6 inches from the ground so you can slide under it....I also do this job my self as well as the oil. The oil filter is as easy as the plugs...just remember to change the gasket from the filter cover when you change your filter element.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by flyride

Awesome!! I should be able to tackle it no problem.. what type of plugs did you use?

I used six Bosch FR7LDC for my 99. I think the 00+ use different ones.