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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Everything on my car has been done but the replacement of spar plugs for the 60k mile maintenance. I'm going to get the oil changed this weekend, and I was wondering if spark plugs is a DIY kind of thing, swap in, with no real hard work, or if its a mechanic thing. Either way, how much can I expect to spend to do it myself, vs having a mechanic do it?
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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buck 50 a plug or less or 25-50 for somone to do it
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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so its definitely cheaper, how difficult would it be?
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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1-5 5 being hardest, about a 3 for getting in there if you have large arms, other wise, its a 1-2
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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DIY, oh, and sixers are much easier to do than V8s, my GT was a royal pain.
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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I think I'll go the DIY route, and save the money for a short shifter or something.
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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yea im not that mechanically inclined and i did it on my v8s so go for it. if you have a repair manual just follow instructions and you should be good man!
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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k i was lookin at my engine n the spark plag is right next to the header half covered up... how the hell do u reach it?? i have large hands btw
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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swivels and extensions
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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hey man dont forget to gap thoes spark plugs man just a reminder if you dont know



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