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355 Plug change

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by xavior, Nov 21, 2006.

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  1. xavior

    xavior Formula 3

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    Can I do this? Do I have to drop the engine? Anyone know how?

    any help would be appreciated.
     
  2. bartmandial 8

    bartmandial 8 Rookie

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    I assume you are talking about spark plugs? If so....... my opinion is that if you are asking if you have to pull the engine to do so, you probabally should not be attempting this job, although it is fairly straight forward. Just my opinion.
    There are covers on top of the valve covers that have to be removed. They conceal the plug wires and plugs. If you can manage to get the covers off you can easily get to the plugs. Be careful when reassembling the wires as they are retained by small brittle plastic deviders on the end of the cylinder heads and they need to be perfectly straight or you can pinch a wire and whammo, instant ignition miss. When you remove the covers, take pics of the wire routeing and reassemble EXACTLY the same way it came apart.

    Bret
     
  3. bartmandial 8

    bartmandial 8 Rookie

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    I assume you are talking about spark plugs? If so....... my opinion is that if you are asking if you have to pull the engine to do so, you probabally should not be attempting this job, although it is fairly straight forward. Just my opinion.
    There are covers on top of the valve covers that have to be removed. They conceal the plug wires and plugs. If you can manage to get the covers off you can easily get to the plugs. Be careful when reassembling the wires as they are retained by small brittle plastic deviders on the end of the cylinder heads and they need to be perfectly straight or you can pinch a wire and whammo, instant ignition miss. When you remove the covers, take pics of the wire routeing and reassemble EXACTLY the same way it came apart.

    Bret
     
  4. bartmandial 8

    bartmandial 8 Rookie

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    Bret
    I assume you are talking about spark plugs? If so....... my opinion is that if you are asking if you have to pull the engine to do so, you probabally should not be attempting this job, although it is fairly straight forward. Just my opinion.
    There are covers on top of the valve covers that have to be removed. They conceal the plug wires and plugs. If you can manage to get the covers off you can easily get to the plugs. Be careful when reassembling the wires as they are retained by small brittle plastic deviders on the end of the cylinder heads and they need to be perfectly straight or you can pinch a wire and whammo, instant ignition miss. When you remove the covers, take pics of the wire routeing and reassemble EXACTLY the same way it came apart.

    Bret
     
  5. bartmandial 8

    bartmandial 8 Rookie

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  6. Llenroc

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    Hi Xavier, I know you are trying to learn about your car but maybe you need to find someone in your area that could be there hands on for this. This a fairly easy job to do but, if you need to ask how to do this, please please take no offense, you should not rely just on printed discription you should have someone show you how to do this the 1st time, there are a few things on the 355 plug change that are important to do correctly. Regards, Vern
     
  7. xavior

    xavior Formula 3

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    Thanks guys, I appreciate that. I do have Keissieg and they will pull the motor for me. I was just wondering if it was an easy job or not. I have gotten so much good info here I feel like I can do anything with my car now!!! lol Just wanted to ask. BTW, any plug recomendations or should I stick with stock?
     
  8. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    NGK plugs are the best. :) Im sure someone can tell which plug best suits your 355. :)
     
  9. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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