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Old 06-08-2008, 03:56 PM
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spark plug replacement

how do the spark plugs come out? i was told the engine needed to be shifted over so i removed the engine mount bolts and atempted to raise the engine but the engine lifts a little and the car begins to lift? i just want to replace the spark plugs wtf thanks much
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Old 06-08-2008, 05:06 PM
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I would go into the How-To Documents and you can find instructions on how to replace them. Good luck.
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Old 06-08-2008, 05:18 PM
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thanks that makes sense
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Old 06-08-2008, 05:48 PM
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No shifting of the engine is necessary. Just small and steady hands and fingers.
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Old 06-08-2008, 06:31 PM
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I was just walking out the door and didn't have time to send you the link. Here is the link to the file.
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Old 06-08-2008, 07:01 PM
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thanks much

i was very discoraged and tunnel visioned about this job for a subaaru mechanic told me the engine would need to be shifted! thanks a ton
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Old 06-08-2008, 07:24 PM
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Meah unless they have had hand on experience with the SVX don't listen IMO. Its not a hard job but take your time and do it right! only hard ones are the 2 back ones on the driver side. Maybe the one on the pass but I don't have ABS in my way :P
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Old 06-08-2008, 08:35 PM
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i was very discoraged and tunnel visioned about this job for a subaaru mechanic told me the engine would need to be shifted! thanks a ton
Some members here have done this job more than some of the mechanics out there.
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i was very discoraged and tunnel visioned about this job for a subaaru mechanic told me the engine would need to be shifted! thanks a ton
I would find another tech. It's a 40 min. job if your handy a little longer if your not.Good luck with the car.
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Old 06-09-2008, 08:06 PM
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i was very discoraged and tunnel visioned about this job for a subaaru mechanic told me the engine would need to be shifted! thanks a ton
to raise 0ne side at a time. Probably talking "book" hourly time charges

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Old 06-10-2008, 01:40 PM
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job done

the plugs are in!! the job went very smoothley now its time for trans cooler thanks for your wisdom everyone
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Re: spark plug replacement

Hey everyone.. Im gonig to do my plugs too...Ill follow the directions in the link on the steps...but i was planning on doing the valve cover gaskets too..but i was told by 3 mechanics thayt i need to pull the engine out.. it would cost me 1200 for them to do my plugs and the vavle cover gaskets--
Going to attempt my self..

I really dont think i should have to pull the engine out,t but what do you all think? Anyone else do the vavle covers before?
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Re: spark plug replacement

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Hey everyone.. Im gonig to do my plugs too...Ill follow the directions in the link on the steps...but i was planning on doing the valve cover gaskets too..but i was told by 3 mechanics thayt i need to pull the engine out.. it would cost me 1200 for them to do my plugs and the vavle cover gaskets--
Going to attempt my self..

I really dont think i should have to pull the engine out,t but what do you all think? Anyone else do the vavle covers before?
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...t=valve+covers

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