Cleaning spark plugs?

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 15:29

Is this something that can be done? Is it a fairly easy job? If they just got all covered in crap etc, can they be repaired/cleaned or do they need to be replaced?

Does the roadster have specific plugs or are there generic ones you can buy and fit yourself?

Thanks in advance!

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 15:32

For as much as they cost, I'd just replace them. If they are dirty.
Any decent motor factor, will be able to tell and sell you what you need.

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 16:03

Anywhere else in Surrey people know of where I can go buy some spark plugs this evening?

edward.carter · April 10, 2006, 16:14

Quote from: "Slurpy J"Anywhere else in Surrey people know of where I can go buy some spark plugs this evening?

halfrauds? they should be open fairley late i would think.

karlus972 · April 10, 2006, 16:18

i ordered mine on MRS Passion. I chose the TRD spark plugs. Yes, any competent mechanic could do it for you.
Should you need some, get hold of Dieamond, he's got quite a wide range (TRD, HKS)...... s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 16:23

Yeah Halfords usually open until 8.00pm

karlus972 · April 10, 2006, 16:26

which ones have you got in mind to buy?
Well if I were you, I'd pay a bit more for decent/performance ones. No way I'd put cheap sparkplugs on my car! s:? :? s:?

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 16:31

as suggested its probably worth replacing them.

I would remove your current ones though and inspect their condition, and if all they need is a little clean, just use a wire brush to remove any carbon deposits.

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 16:35

Well Halfords have said they have Bosch 510's in stock which are for the '2 and they are £20 for 4...

Does anyone know how easy they are to inspect/remove? I'm not very savvy with these things and wouldnt even know where to look!

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 16:39

They're a piece of cake with a sparkplug puller, other wise you'll struggle big-time. You should be able to get one of these from Halfrauds as well.

To remove, you need to:

1. Remove rear crossbar above engine.
2. Remove cam cover cover.
3. Remove screws holding the coilpacks in.
4. Remove wiring clip from coilpack.
5. Pull on the coilpacks to remove them (they may need a good tug).
6. Unscrew sparkplug using said puller.

10 min job tops.

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 16:47

Thanks Ekona...

Is the cam cover cover the thing with VVTI written on it and the Toyota emblem?

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 16:50

Not sure - cant remember, been a while since I have done this ( and not on this car anyway )

Check that the plugs come with the gaps pre set - otherwise you will need to find out the gap for the plugs, and will need a 'setting' tool that you place in between the metal and the plug, to set the right amount of space.

kanujunkie · April 10, 2006, 19:56

Quote from: "Slurpy J"Is the cam cover cover the thing with VVTI written on it and the Toyota emblem?

yes

philster_d · April 10, 2006, 19:59

i need some colder plugs now too.

spit · April 10, 2006, 20:32

Quote from: "philster_d"need some colder plugs now too.

One grade colder has been good for me Phil, but IIRC Thor advised Dan to go two. Be interesting to see how they compare.

Oh, and gap has to come down from stock 1.1 to 0.9, but the colder plugs are already set smaller......sure you know that.

Oh, and get well soon.

Oh, and you have PM.

Ste

Anonymous · April 10, 2006, 23:00

Quote from: "philster_d"i need some colder plugs now too.

Just use celica GTS plugs.