Spark plugs

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 10, 2002 5:50 pm

I only see 3 spark plugs/wires when I open up my hood & I wanna know 3 things...
1. Where are the other 3?
2. How to install AC Delco Rapidfire plugs?
3. How much will it cost me?

Chris88CL · Post by **Chris88CL** » Sun Mar 10, 2002 10:28 pm

The 3 you see are on the front of the engine, the other 3 are on the back between the engine and the firewall. Thats what classifies the engine as a "V"6. Theres 2 banks of cylinders.
You install rapidfires by unscrewing the old spark plugs and screwing in the rapidfires. Then you put the plug boot back on the end and make sure its on all the way.
Price....that depends where you buy them from and how much you decide to pay. It also depends on if you do the work yourself or have a shop do it. I couldnt possibly know the prices in your area.

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 16, 2002 9:08 pm

Before removing the plugs, use pressurized air to blow out and debris around the plugs. Otherwise it will all fall into the cylinder when you remove the plugs.

When installing the new plugs, make sure the gap is correct and BE CAREFUL to screw the new plugs STRAIGHT into the holes. With the aluminum head, cross-threading the plugs can strip the threads, and you will have to have them re-machined and that is not a fun or cheap job.

It's kind of tough to get to the rear plugs, so allow a couple of hours. If you have skinny forearms you may be able to fit your arms between all the components at the back of the engine. If not, you'll have to unbolt the throttle harness from the plenum and move it to the side to allow for more room. At least that's what I had to do. Good luck!

Mike
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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 2:32 pm

So basically if I haven't done it before, I shouldn't try it? I wanna do this myself, but I don't wanna mess my car up.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 10:18 pm

Well, not that you shouldn't do it yourself, but if you have a friend or someone who could help you in case you got stuck, I'd say go for it. If you don't feel confident that you could do it yourself, then it might be best to have someone else do it. But don't be afraid to try...

Best of luck.

Mike
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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 10:23 pm

Also, you might want to pick up a Haynes or Chilton's Beretta/Corsica repair manual. They are very handy, and will tell you step-by-step how to do many repairs. The photos are a big help too. Any more questions...just ask.

Mike
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4DoorGTZ · Post by **4DoorGTZ** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 1:25 am

If you do it yourself and dont have a Haynes or Chilton, I recommend leaving the wires plugged and do one at a time, that way you cant mix up the firing order

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 9:27 am

you can do it yourself--just be sure to do 1 at a time--only disconnect 1 plug wire at a time--and always always always start the new plugs by hand--once in a few turns then tighten the plugs but do not over tighten them -you can crack the porcelain.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 2:10 pm

How much are the AC Delco rapidfires (in US &#036?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 7:51 pm

Ha! Everyone forgot to tell him about the infamous breaking spark plug behind the alternator , I just hate that plug!!!!

stizkidz · Post by **stizkidz** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 9:27 pm

if you are replacing the plugs, i would recommend replacing the wires too. also, in case your wires are old, you should check them to make sure they arent stuck before you begin to prevent problems later on. check each wire by carefully pulling the boot off the plug; if the boots stick to the plugs and you cant get it off, i would NOT recommend just changing the other plugs and wires. (i learned this one the hard way). also, remember to do the plugs/wires when the engine is totally cool and use dielectric grease on the boots before you put them on the plugs.

Kevskate99 · Post by **Kevskate99** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 10:25 pm

Hey I broke that plug on my friends car today. The thing sucks soooo much. He is worried that some of the ceramic went into the cylinder, I highly doubt any of it went into it. The engien sounded just like it did before too so.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 21, 2002 12:50 am

What are you guys using to break off the old plug when removing it?

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