Spark plug replacement, how do I get to the back three spark plugs?

Hi,

To access the rear three spark plugs, the intake manifold needs to be removed. Anything to make a simple job a bit more difficult. LOL

I attached the directions for the removal and replacement of the manifold. Once it is removed, you will have clear access to the coil packs and spark plugs.

Take a look through the directions below and let me know if you have questions.

Take care and let me know what I can do to help.

Joe

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Do I need to replace any gaskets? Or the old gaskets should be fine?

The car is at 120,000 miles. Is there anything else I should bother doing once I'm already in the engine like that? I don't have any o2 codes. Is there any reason to just replace the o2 sensors anyway?

Hi,

My first automotive teacher always said, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it." LOL I have lived with that philosophy all my life. Over the years, I have seen so many people replace parts that weren't bad only to create a problem. I would leave the sensors alone.

As far as the gaskets., yes, I would replace them. They are not expensive and if they are original, they will likely leak at this mileage.

Let me know.

Joe

Lol. So which gaskets do I need?

The main reason I'm doing spark plugs is that the manual calls for them at 100k and I'm 20k+ past that. And my milage is terrible. So, hoping it'll fix that. And I've noticed the car takes a bit long to start, particularly on cold starts, especially when it's cold out. Could that be related?

Hi,

I believe all you need are the intake gaskets. And as far as the plugs are concerned, certainly they could be causing the issues you mentioned.

Let me know what I can do to help.

Joe

Should I replace the ignition coils at the same time as the spark plugs? Or replace just the boots? Or just reinstall the old coils? I'm not getting any codes or any ignition problems. I'm just at 120k when the manual calls for a spark plug change at 100,000. And I have reduced MPGs.

Hi,

If the coils are working properly, I would reuse them. That is what is normally done. Also, with what I'm seeing with faulty parts, you will likely get one that is worse. LOL

Let me know.

Take care,

joe

I'm in major trouble. There's 2 coolant hoses coming off the throttle body. One of them attaches to this plastic fitting which cracked. What is that fitting attached to and what are my options?

Another pic.

Cancel! It's part number 25672-3c200.

But from the bolts holding down the throttle body one is a shorter 14mm bolt that mounts the throttle body to the car body. What's the screw size? Lost that screw and need to get a replacement.

Hi,

As far as the bolt is concerned, that isn't provided in my manuals. However, the ones that were longer should be the same thread pitch and diameter. Do you remember approximately how much shorter it was? Can you gauge a length by looking at the part vs where it bolts?

Let me know.

Joe