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Bobiam · 07-17-2010, 07:37 AM

This job is not as easy as it appears. Offhand I don't have many thoughts on it, but I advise being really careful reattaching the power to the coils (or one may fall off on the highway like mine did and leave you with a 5 cyl car to get home with).

Also, I wrapped my socket extension with duct tape to almost the diameter of the tube that you reach the wrench into. That way you will avoid wobble that may crack a plug or cause you to cross-thread it. Use a torque wrench.

Re plugs, stay away from parts stores that carry only cheap parts. I forget the recommended brands offhand. I'm away from home where my files are kept.

07-17-2010, 07:37 AM	#4
Bobiam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Unionville, CT Posts: 442	This job is not as easy as it appears. Offhand I don't have many thoughts on it, but I advise being really careful reattaching the power to the coils (or one may fall off on the highway like mine did and leave you with a 5 cyl car to get home with). Also, I wrapped my socket extension with duct tape to almost the diameter of the tube that you reach the wrench into. That way you will avoid wobble that may crack a plug or cause you to cross-thread it. Use a torque wrench. Re plugs, stay away from parts stores that carry only cheap parts. I forget the recommended brands offhand. I'm away from home where my files are kept. __________________ 2001 Boxster, GT3 console delete, lower stress bar, RoW M030 suspension package, painted bumperettes.