Spark plugs and wires
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Spark plugs and wires
Ok all, this will be my first attempt at fixing anything on my car.
I purchased spark plugs and wires..........I want to try to replace them myself.
Where can I find instructions?
I have a 2000 Bonneville SSEi
Thanks
I purchased spark plugs and wires..........I want to try to replace them myself.
Where can I find instructions?
I have a 2000 Bonneville SSEi
Thanks
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It'* quite simple really. I think the most important piece of advice may be to do one wire at a time. If you get the wires mixed up, you'll be looking at firing order diagrams trying to figure out why the car won't start or runs poorly.
Make sure you gap the spark plugs... .060" IIRC.
What kind of plugs/wires did you get?
Make sure you gap the spark plugs... .060" IIRC.
What kind of plugs/wires did you get?
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Re: Spark plugs and wires
Originally Posted by tbitt
Ok all, this will be my first attempt at fixing anything on my car.
I purchased spark plugs and wires..........I want to try to replace them myself.
Where can I find instructions?
I have a 2000 Bonneville SSEi
Thanks
I purchased spark plugs and wires..........I want to try to replace them myself.
Where can I find instructions?
I have a 2000 Bonneville SSEi
Thanks
Best way is one at a time. Remove the first plug wire, then with a socket wrench and the sparkplug socket, crack the first plug loose. If you have a air compressor, blow air around teh base of the plug to remove any dirt. Remove old plug and inspeck for problems. Should be grayish in color. No fowling. Check gap on new plugs and set to recomended gap. put plug in engine, do not over tighten, if I remember right, it'* finger tight then 1/4 turn. Then change your wire and run it along the same path as the old one. Front plugs will be easy, the back ones are more of a pain. Good luck.
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The back set on your car are going to be a tight squeeze, I suggest a stubby flex head ratchet to remove the plugs and remove the rear engine lifting bracket for easier access.
The bracket is bolted on with a 10mm nut to the rear exhaust manifold.
What brand of plugs and wires did you get?
The bracket is bolted on with a 10mm nut to the rear exhaust manifold.
What brand of plugs and wires did you get?
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Definitely one at a time. The biggest obstacle will be getting the old boots off of the plugs, especially in the back. I just changed mine(plugs only) over the weekend and it took a little over an hour, nearly half of which was spent on one plug(#6) that I had a tough time getting the boot off of.
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The more I read the more I’m wondering if this is not the best choice for me……… :?
I did get 2 estimates from local shops.
One who works with me quit often ( I set up my work'* fleet account with them), they have given me deals on my personal car. The price I was quoted was $75 to replace them for me. I thought it was a bit much…………but now I am starting to wonder.
I ended up getting Bosh wires.........and I think AC Delco plugs with the double platinum. Good choice.....or not?
I did get 2 estimates from local shops.
One who works with me quit often ( I set up my work'* fleet account with them), they have given me deals on my personal car. The price I was quoted was $75 to replace them for me. I thought it was a bit much…………but now I am starting to wonder.
I ended up getting Bosh wires.........and I think AC Delco plugs with the double platinum. Good choice.....or not?
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Originally Posted by tbitt
The more I read the more I’m wondering if this is not the best choice for me……… :?
I did get 2 estimates from local shops.
One who works with me quit often ( I set up my work'* fleet account with them), they have given me deals on my personal car. The price I was quoted was $75 to replace them for me. I thought it was a bit much…………but now I am starting to wonder.
I ended up getting Bosh wires.........and I think AC Delco plugs with the double platinum. Good choice.....or not?
I did get 2 estimates from local shops.
One who works with me quit often ( I set up my work'* fleet account with them), they have given me deals on my personal car. The price I was quoted was $75 to replace them for me. I thought it was a bit much…………but now I am starting to wonder.
I ended up getting Bosh wires.........and I think AC Delco plugs with the double platinum. Good choice.....or not?
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Originally Posted by Mark Fahey
Definitely one at a time. The biggest obstacle will be getting the old boots off of the plugs, especially in the back. I just changed mine(plugs only) over the weekend and it took a little over an hour, nearly half of which was spent on one plug(#6) that I had a tough time getting the boot off of.
If you have reasonable mechanical ability and a few tools, it'* no big deal to do it yourself. It'* a little bit of a PITA, but doable. if you'd rather not mess with it, $75 probably isn't too bad.
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You said you have a SSEi? Dont put those plugs in your car. No platinum in a supercharged engine.
Now I have to return them..............Advice please............what kind do you think is best?
Originally Posted by harofreak00
If you can get him to do it for $75, including new wires and plugs, do it. Otherwise, just do it yourself, we can work you through any problems that may arise.