By Mateo on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 10:26 am: Edit

Any specks on the spark plugs, I bought pre-gapped and double checked them. It seems as if the drives side #4 plug is difficult one to reach. Has anyone had any recent experiences to share? Anything else I should know? Tourq?Thanks in advance.

By Ron on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 10:32 am: Edit

One at a time. Use anti sieze and only do it on a cold block. Changed about 17 plugs in the last month and still have to do eight more on the rangie. A u joint connector and assorted extentions makes it easy, not as easy as say a series rig with the fender off, but easy.

Ron

By Jon on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 10:35 am: Edit

Be careful not cross-thread the threads in the block when you're screwing the plugs back in, and specified torque on them is 15 lb/ft (20 Nm).

By Leslie on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 12:32 pm: Edit

Ron,

Why in the heck would you have the wing off to change the spark plugs on a 2.25L?? I just lay across it...


-L

By Ron on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 12:35 pm: Edit

Because it only take 2min to get it off. I keep them on with 4 bolts each. I have had a lot of brake and clutch issues. Besides I don't think the wings would be too happy with me lying on them.

Ron

By Leslie on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 12:40 pm: Edit

Aw, those if wings can hold me, they should be able to hold you too... I used to not think so, thinking "they're aluminum, they'll just crumple under me" but after getting used to them, they'll take a heck of a lot.

You're right, though, the wing is easy enough to pitch to the side on a whim...

-L

By Mateo on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 03:28 pm: Edit

Thanks for the Info. What is anti-sieze?

By pjkbrit on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 03:37 pm: Edit

Just use engine oil on the threads as you put them in and do not overtighten them. Also...worth replaceing the cap and rotor and making absolutely sure the vacuum advance unit is working properly...most of them don't after 50-60K and it's a cheap fix.

By Ron on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 03:39 pm: Edit

Anti sieze is available at every auto parts place in north america. You can use oil but anti sieze is better. It comes in copper and non copper I guess. 3 bucks and it has lasted me a year.

Could someone please explain in detail the testing and repair of the vacuum advance

Thanks
Ron