Technical Changing Spark Plugs and Leads

[luke.1987]

Just wondering if anyone has done this?
If so was it easy and how long did it take?

I had a quick look under hood other day but the cables seemed to dissapear down back of engine and looks like i would have to take my induction kit off to get in....

 

[custard]

hi there,spark plugs are not a big job.
yes you will most likely need to remove the induction kit for access but that is no biggie.
really if you know your stuff a 20 minute job.
taking your time 1st time them maybe 1 to 1.5 hours

do one plug and lead at a time so you dont mix them up and dont tighten them like hulk hogan.just nip them tight

 

[luke.1987]

thanks a lot for the help

 

[custard]

no probs,always try. a haynes is invaluable as well.
take oyur time and take care to get the plug spanner socket cleanly on the socket and turn straight.
snapped spark plugs are not fun

 

[luke.1987]

if i was to take it to a garage for them to do it how much do should i expect to pay?

 

[custard]

not a lot but dont let me scare you off.its an easy job

 

[luke.1987]

ill have a closer look under the car today and see how it looks

 

[custard]

what engine/model do you have?