I want to service my spark plugs for my wh caprice ls1 v8 (Year 2000 model). What spark plugs do I need. Please tell the ac delco part number. Also which wires do I need. Is it hard to do it myself or should I take it to my mechanic?
Have you tried searching the how-to section? Also you don't seem confident in doing this task (no offence) so I would advise if your going to do your own maintenance, pick up the workshop manual, will boost confidence by giving you the steps and give you part numbers.
Yea I found the part number: AC Delco Iridium 41-110. I am not good in cars. Last time I did a spark plug change for my other car I cross threaded the spark plugs. I will take it to my mechanic.
As I say no offence about it, but especially on a nice car such as a wh, its best to be safe, older car like mine wouldn't matter as much. Good luck and never stop trying new things, its the only way you will learn.
I recently had my VX SS serviced at a place that handles a lot of LS1 powered cars and they fitted the standard copper core NGK plugs to mine, car seems fine only difference is they have to be change a bit more often. The original plugs fitted to VT/VX and WH were actually Platinum they changed to Iridium around VY, I was tossing up what to use but the workshop said they use the standard copper plugs in all there V8 servicing and seemed to think they were better so I went with what they suggested.
Drewie, few things to remember there, a mid range product is normally used by manufacturers, don't fear going up in quality, however, I personally wouldn't drop below standard release items. No matter how reputable a service centre is, they still have to make profit, and have known a few to use lower end parts just to increase profit. If you get quoted a price, that should be for your cars necessary items, nothing below that standard.
you'll be alright mate, spark plugs is a great thing to learn first up! i did the same as you on a vs commodore i cross threaded a hole had to have it re tapped with a new thread, i did manage to screw it all the way in though haha! when i started the car it was all jumpy and jerky turned out i cracked the spark plug as well as threading it out, it only takes a bit of a knock/drop to ruin them... Make sure you have a deep socket that will fit over the plug, if you dont go buy one or dont even attempt it youll just ruin the plugs.. Only do one at a time, i had a mate that thought oh yeah ill help and just started pulling random leads off and it took me agers to figure out where they go properly, i was p!ssed! If you do one at a time you will be fine.. when your removing the plugs, undo them with the ratchet but as soon as it becomes loose you should be able to undo them by hand. When screwing the new plugs in, put them in by hand FIRST. Screw them in gently with your hand, if they aint going in by your hand you havent got it in straight once you cant tighten anymore with your hand use the ratchet and socket to do that last little push for tightness! (dont go all Arnold Schwarzenegger and tighten it to the max, you will most probly break it.) hope this helps mate all you have to do now is drop the oil, change the oil and air filter and youve serviced your own machine! (more procedures can be done for servicing) everyone has to learn somewhere it was only just over a year ago i didnt even know how to drop the oil in a car let alone change a spare tyre, now im doing transmission swap outs, head gaskets and so on etc. Get yourself a manual, it seriously is a bible when doing this work!
