jaredfrompcola Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I read on here how its not that hard to change your plugs. But dam did Nissan really have to put #6 so far and so low on the motor. I found it and started to pull the boot off and of course the boot broke right in the middle of it (MotherF#$ker). I had to climb on the motor ( I am only 5'5) so I can find where the boot was located. Next had to get a ride to Advance they don't have the wire,they called two others auto places and they did not have the wires either (really started to get nervous,Dealer is 1 hr away from me). Luckily Auto Zone had the wires ($53). After all this finally got home and worked on getting the old boot and metal part off. Then used a swivel and socket and got the old plug out. Used a rubber hose to put new plug in. After #6 was done the rest where very easy. If you do plugs it will save you alot of money. Guy quoted me $250 because he had to take off alot of parts and his time. If you try this I recommend you have the following: New Plugs (Your Choice) I bought NGK ($2.50 piece) New Wires ($53) Ratchet with 10 inch extension Swivel extension Small flash night Rubber hose to help guide spark plug in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 nothing like learning the hard way. Glad you didn't have to pay dealer prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) all tune ups usually include new wires, new plugs, and a new rotor (with a cap) so ripping your old wires in half is not a big deal Edited November 29, 2011 by Tungsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 It's kind of normal too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If you put dielectric grease on the new wires (inside the boot) then they won't stick as much. Some wire sets come with a little package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredfrompcola Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 all tune ups usually include new wires, new plugs, and a new rotor so ripping your old wires in half is not a big deal I forgot to do a new rotor. ill have to get one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If you're doing the rotor, you might want to also do the cap... should be cheap (same with the rotor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Eh, first time I changed spark plugs on a pathy vg30, I broke my radiator, cause I had to do the same thing as you and climb on the truck. whoops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If your going full tune up, might as well do fresh filters and an oil change. Check those diffs too! at more #6 hatred I still don't understand and even more at silverton breaking a rad... Though I ain't suprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If you're doing the rotor, you might want to also do the cap... should be cheap (same with the rotor). usually the cap comes with the rotor mine did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredfrompcola Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 usually the cap comes with the rotor mine did got a question about the dist./rotor... i know the dist is easy just match with old. but i was reading that you have to mark your rotor so you do not get it wrong with putting new one on. not sure if i am asking this right. i had a Toyota and it did not seemed that hard. is this correct or am i reading it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyinwall Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 you guys are lucky you dont have to change the plugs in a Kia Sportage as its about a 3hr job just to change 4 plugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 got a question about the dist./rotor... i know the dist is easy just match with old. but i was reading that you have to mark your rotor so you do not get it wrong with putting new one on. not sure if i am asking this right. i had a Toyota and it did not seemed that hard. is this correct or am i reading it wrong. As long as you don't take the actual distributor out (only remove the cap and rotor) then I don't think you can put them on in a different way... just make sure you put the wires back on the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 the original Nissan tool kit which is long gone in many ppl's pathys includes a special wrench for #6 plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 There is a set screw on the rotor that holds it in the right position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 you guys are lucky you dont have to change the plugs in a Kia Sportage as its about a 3hr job just to change 4 plugs It really is a horrible job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpeace Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 try a R51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I use a 3 inch attached to a 4 inch extension attached to my rachet.... length fits perfectly everytime! No issues or agony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I just use The Force and will it out... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredfrompcola Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I just use The Force and will it out... B I asked Scotty to beam the plug out but he had to find more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 *snort* B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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