Changing Spark Plugs and Wires

[Stovall98]

Is it worth it to have the plugs and wires changed or to do it your self, looks like a pain in the *** but i dont know. How Much would it cost me to have them changed??

[marcin]

...actually I have the same problem with my wires.
I tired to change them on the weekend but it was tooooo hot and pain in the butt. So, I gave up.

When I got my spark plugs changed in the fall I paid $350 CDN. I didn`t change the wires, though.

As far as I know wires should last you for a long time.

When you get them changed make sure they`re placed and protected (silicon and coating) properly, that will ensure you they last longer.

My wires where touching somewhere and the ruber melted and started the misfire. For quick fix I just sprayed it with with silicone and it`s better but I`ll changed them in 2 weeks.

i hope this helps

[John D.]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Stovall98:
Is it worth it to have the plugs and wires changed or to do it your self, looks like a pain in the *** but i dont know. How Much would it cost me to have them changed??<hr></blockquote>

It is a pain in the a$$ to do yourself, but that's half the fun of owning a car isn't it.

I also know most places will charge you quite a bit to change them for you.

[whiteshark]

When I had my plugs changed at 75k I had my mechanic do it, cost me about 100 bucks for labor and plugs. When it came time for wires I had a friend help me. Took us less than 2 hrs, and that was doing 8 wires (I didn't realize some wires were longer than others, so we had to switch around a few [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img] ) I imagine plugs are harder than wires, but if I had it to do over again I'd do it myself, wires were alot easier than I thought. Get a friend who's done a plug change before, some jack stands and ramps, and you'll be good to go. Good luck [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[FireFighter]

I just paid $186 for plug, wires and fuel filter install plus i bought all the parts.

[Johnny Ray]

Changing the plugs and wires was under a hundred bucks for me.

I just changed 1 plug wire at a time, running the new one in the same location and making sure the convaluted tubing was protecting the wire as designed, rather easy process.

The sparkplugs were a experience.

I changed #1 and #2 from the top.

I put the socket on the plug from the bottom and ratcheted them out from the top on #3 and #4 (especially difficult to get to).

I changed #5 and #6 from the bottom and thought they were the easiest to do.

I also suggest verifying the plug gap.

I have never trusted that 'pre-set from the factory' BS.

Your plug gap should be .060

Good luck if you do it yourself!

:cool:

[AlienInv8r]

I paid about $110 for the plug/wire install, and I provided the parts. I bought the NGK plugs and Taylor wires for about $75. I attempted it myself, however it was more than I could tackle in the parking lot at my college. The plugs are a huge PITA to reach because of their placement. It's up to you on how much twisting you want to do or to just pay someone.

[kruzmsl]

Do it yorself!!!!!! This is the easiest way I found to do the plugs on 3.8's. I've already done it twice.

1, 2, and 4 from the top

3, 5, and 6 from the bottom.

[redbird00]

with the right tools and the know how, its no problem at all...

merlin