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Old 10-20-2005, 12:40 PM
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I've read posts where people say they're removed the coil packs to clean the engine. How do you do that?
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You don't need to remove the packs to clean the engine. If you are worried about them, put a plastic bag over them.

Otherwise each pack has two screws holding it on..or three bolts hold the whole tray on.
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all i have ever done is put a plastic grocery bag over them..keeps em dry, keeps engine running on all 6
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If hosing them makes the engine studder then it'* time to look at the wires and coil packs. All should be sealed from the elements.

When I clean my engine ... everything gets a thourogh hosing.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
If hosing them makes the engine studder then it'* time to look at the wires and coil packs. All should be sealed from the elements.

When I clean my engine ... everything gets a thourogh hosing.
same here, the wires and coil packs shouldnt be affected by moisture unless they are on their way out already...
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I always bag mine just incase, can't hurt it if i protect it..after that i usually use an old toothbrush and some degreaser on them..i can do a better job like that anyways.
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