spark plugs - how to change?

[VTS07]

I bought my VT about 6 months ago and not sure when it was last serviced the other day I did oil n filter change and now I wanna check the spark plugs and replace if need be.

So how do I go about doing this? ive searched and couldn't find a detailed how to on this topic...

cheers.

 

[NVE_069]

i wasnt sure on how to then i went an got myself a spark plug tool and did it myself. its not hard like i thought as i always got others to do it. its nothing just make sure if u use the tool too leave the rubber in it or the spark plugs with snap off like mine did. but all was good. im not sure if there isa thread or not anyone?

 

[veclubby]

ok basically all u do is get the right socket (the smaller one of the two) pull off ur lead, fit the plug remover onto the plug so that it is over the metal socket bit at the bottom (where the plug goes into the engine) and simply undo it as if u where undoin a nut...just make sure it doesnt slip and brake the ceramic top of the plug...ive done that before on an iridium and i will never do it again lol :thumbsup:

and yeh dont take all ur leads off at once coz other wise it'll be a bastard to find which plug they go on wen ur done :thumbsup:

cheers
ryan

 

[accentstencil]

Don't overtighten them, they don't need much force.

 

[VTS07]

where are the spark plugs though? on the passengers side of the engine there is a group plugs labeled 1 - 6 but are they the ignition leads?

 

[accentstencil]

where are the spark plugs though? on the passengers side of the engine there is a group plugs labeled 1 - 6 but are they the ignition leads?

Those leads lead to the spark plugs. Remove the lead from the sparkplug, gently twisting while pulling. Don't just yank them or you may rip the ends off.
Then fit the socket to the sparkplug and undo in an anticlockwise direction.
I would also recommend you buy a workshop repair manual as you seem to know little about engines (no offense) we all had to start somewhere and learn along the way.

 

[V85000i]

where are the spark plugs though? on the passengers side of the engine there is a group plugs labeled 1 - 6 but are they the ignition leads?

the spark plugs are screwed into the heads.

 

[VTS07]

Those leads lead to the spark plugs. Remove the lead from the sparkplug, gently twisting while pulling. Don't just yank them or you may rip the ends off.
Then fit the socket to the sparkplug and undo in an anticlockwise direction.
I would also recommend you buy a workshop repair manual as you seem to know little about engines (no offense) we all had to start somewhere and learn along the way.

ok so the spark plugs are on either side of the engine?

 

[accentstencil]

ok so the spark plugs are on either side of the engine?

Yes, 3 each side.

 

[Lloyd1986]

Maybe you should just pay someone $30 to do it for you if you don't know where the spark plugs are....