Hi Lads,

I was woundering if any 1 of you kno how to change spark plugs on a subaru impreza wrx 1995 version 2. i want to kno what you have to do because i was told you have to undo your engine mountings and lift your engine up to change your spark plugs but i kno there must be an easy way than lifting your engine up has any 1 done theys if so can you please tell me how to do it please thanks alot lads

enjoy your self Lads.

 

i did mine about 2 weeks ago, took about an hour

I didnt need to raise the engine, however:

Air box side.

1. remove air filter box complete
2. pull red rubber cap off, use handles, dont pull on lead
3. Use a spark plug socket, ratchet and a combination of extensions and remove spark plug
4. ensure new plug is set correct (0.7 mm i think, dont quote me)
5. replace in reverse order.

Battery side.

1. Remove or move washer resevoir (i just undid it and lifted it out)
2. repeat as for other side.

Note:

This was for a UK MY98
The spark plugs closest to the bulkhead are a bitch to get at, as the wing comes in (you'll see) and you have less room to get the ratchet/extension in.
I used the following tools to change the plugs (not inc airbox/washer bottle):

Ratchet
Spark plug socket
2" extension
3/4 -1/2" adaptor
18 mm (i think, could have been a 16mm) deep socket for the back ones

be patient

HTH
chris

 

LOL

 

Good advice from Chris

Please take care make sure you don't cross thread the new spark Plug. I remember reading a simular thread some time ago, he later was asked if he could helicoil the plug while head is in situe

Tony

 

don't forget to re-fit the skin to you knuckles afterwards

 

did mine last wed. wot a job! good job i was off work and not in a hurry. i had problems re fitting the coil packs as well, not much room in there!!

 

As with anything make sure you start it off by hand and it goes in easily. Cross threading usually happens when you start it with a ratchet so you can't really tell it's tight and something is wrong........ If you can't reach them by hand then start them by using the ratchet extension with your fingers. I've never changed Scoob plugs, just general good advice.......

 

LMAO - So true!

 

u werent told this on april 1st by any chance were u?