spark plugs

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by racer_d

I've never heard of a "BOXTER" motor.. I have heard of a Boxster motor and a "BOXER" motor

Yep your right. My bad. BOXER is the correct spelling.

[Perfectlap]

my car needs plugs pronto! wish my old mechanic was still at my disposal. The guy won't touch a Porsche. Too bad he's the only 100% honest businessman I've ever dealt with when it came to cars.

[xclusivecar]

1)Stay out of trouble and only use stock plugs. This will guarantee true compatability and will come pre-gapped.

2)Double check the gapping of the plugs. Although I have never had one off...by much...I can only imagine its possible.\

3)Jack up side of car, remove rear wheel, remove wheel liner and TADA!!! 3 plugs staring at you. You will need to contort a bit to get the tools in there but it is NOT difficult and you do not do this from the top of the motor access.

--This is a very easy DIY. Give it a try and once you do plug #1 you wil fly through the other 5!

Good luck!

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by xclusivecar

1)Stay out of trouble and only use stock plugs. This will guarantee true compatability and will come pre-gapped.

2)Double check the gapping of the plugs. Although I have never had one off...by much...I can only imagine its possible.\

3)Jack up side of car, remove rear wheel, remove wheel liner and TADA!!! 3 plugs staring at you. You will need to contort a bit to get the tools in there but it is NOT difficult and you do not do this from the top of the motor access.

--This is a very easy DIY. Give it a try and once you do plug #1 you wil fly through the other 5!

Good luck!

WOW, that does sound easy. I've changed plugs before on my old car. I'm still going to buy the Bently Manual first. But it does sound like I can do it myself. Thanks!

[porsche986spyder]

Question, do the type "S" model 3.2 ltr. and the 2.7 ltr. use the same exact spark plugs? It seems that since the 3.2 has more power that it may run a colder spark plug. Anyone know? And if this is true, would I benifit more by using a colder runnig spark plug on my regular boxster 2.7 that is modified with bolt-on performance parts and a reprogramed ECU/CPU?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by xclusivecar

1)Stay out of trouble and only use stock plugs. This will guarantee true compatability and will come pre-gapped.

2)Double check the gapping of the plugs. Although I have never had one off...by much...I can only imagine its possible.\

3)Jack up side of car, remove rear wheel, remove wheel liner and TADA!!! 3 plugs staring at you. You will need to contort a bit to get the tools in there but it is NOT difficult and you do not do this from the top of the motor access.

--This is a very easy DIY. Give it a try and once you do plug #1 you wil fly through the other 5!

Good luck!

Hi,

Agree. Access is easy, especially from underneath (disclaimer - use proper stands, etc.). I changed mine b4 storage last fall and it took about 15 min. I think it's easier from underneath than from the side through the wheel well. Had no clearance issues at all. Be sure to use the proper torque so you index the plugs properly. Good Luck!...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99