Question:
I'm about to change the plugs in my '98 Civic. The plugs appear very accessible and it should be an easy job, but are there any seasoned mechanics that have some general advice? I've heard to clean around the plugs with compressed air. What about anti-cease on the threads, or applying that jelly stuff (called?) where the wire connects?
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Your engine probably has an aluminum head. Remove the spark plugs with a rachet and extension if necessary, and keep the extension perpendicular to the plug. Don't angle it.Yes, compressed air will help remove some grease and dirt from around the spark plug seat.
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When the plugs are removed, inspect them for color and wear. Especially the number 1 plug can give you info about your engine. Too oily? Too hot? too black and sooty = too rich a mixture, etc.
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I have never used anti-seize on the threads. Plugs shouldn't seize if everything is OK and you tighten them to the right torque. A cast iron head from the 1960's.. maybe the anti-seize woluld help.
Check the plug gap before installing new ones. I never trust them from the factory.. it's just another machine to trust.
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START the new plugs back into the hole with your fingers on the rachet extension. Tighten them with fingers only until you are SURE the threads are started perfectly. THEN finish with the torque wrench or a small "inch-pound torque" wrench. You don't ever want to re-tap your cross-threaded mistakes. BAD!
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Two things.1) Don't pull the "wires", pull the boots.
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2) Do one at a time to keep from crossing sparkplug wires.
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3) One more thing, when pushing the sparkplug wires back on, push them till you feel a light "click".
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I think you're supposed to use a torque wrench for tightening the new plugs to avoid over-tightening. Plus what the others said.Where is their a good auto shop that install headers and y pipes for camaros in Dallas Tx?
The others are correct. I'll add just one thing . . . Let the engine cool down until you can leave your hand on it for at least 15 seconds or so.I own a 97 trans am and my turn signal wont flash on one side?
1. This will make the job a lot more comfortable.
2. You won't be as likely to strip the threads on your aluminum cylinder head. (Steel and aluminum heat and cool at different rates.)
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I've used anti seize when I have some around. Can't really say it makes a difference, but it doesn't hurt, either. As long as your plug boots are in good shape and you hear that "click" when you seat the boots, I don't feel you need dielectric grease on the boots. Again, I use it if I have it . . . can't hurt anything.
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You can do this, it's an easy job.
on hondas make sure you put some anti-seize lubricant on the threads.
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