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Old 11-10-2010, 03:05 AM   #1
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$250 sounds about right.

i replaced my spark plugs last year - first time i'd ever replaced a spark plug. fairly straight forward. the hardest part was dealing with the limited amount of space.

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Old 11-10-2010, 11:40 AM   #2
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Spark plugs on this car are easy in comparison to some of the others I have done over the years.

Some examples:

2001 PT Cruiser - Have to remove the upper intake manifold to gain access to the center 2 spark plugs.

1992 Camry V6 - Rear bank requires having long slender arms, and small hands to be slightly easier. I have long, thick arms, and large hands. Wasn't easy.

1992 Buick Park Avenue - Rear bank requires climbing over the engine, reaching into the abyss, and fighting with one spark plug boot that likes to tear off on the spark plug if you don't change the plugs once a year.

1981 Pontiac Grand Prix - Bank on the passenger side has the rear cylinder pointed towards the rear of the car, and the housing for the a/c unit interfering with access. You will tear your knuckles, each and every time.

1990 Chevy Lumina V6 (car) - Worst engine on the planet to change the spark plugs on. Intake manifold and firewall interfere with access to the rear bank. Front bank is blocked by the radiator fan. No. I won't change your spark plugs. Take your car someplace else, mom.

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Old 11-11-2010, 02:28 AM   #3
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The plugs are easy if you can jack up the car and am familiar with what's there....

I watched my mechanic changed the plugs from underneath the car (car hoist up) and he was basically doing it by feel (he's a big guy with big arms/hands). Not difficult but a bit tedious with 6 to do...
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Old 11-11-2010, 04:18 AM   #4
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I suppose the belt is another item that should be changed due to age, not mileage? I'm making a list of maintenance items since my car will be nine years old next spring, but only shows 19k miles on the clock.
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Old 11-11-2010, 05:59 AM   #5
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I suppose the belt is another item that should be changed due to age, not mileage? I'm making a list of maintenance items since my car will be nine years old next spring, but only shows 19k miles on the clock.
Care to share with me? Mine is 9 years with 40k on the clock. Had a lot of seals/gaskets replaced already with the AOS and waterpump set for next year.

Is there a walkthrough/DIY guide for changing the belt?
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