spark plugs

[Dumpy sti]

Is there a easy way to take out the spark plugs in a 05 sti?

[RS25BG]

what you mean by easy?

spark plugs are a bitch on these cars no matter what you do...

[deadlydave]

Is there a easy way to take out the spark plugs in a 05 sti?

I ran into a tree really hard in my last subaru, but the damned spark plugs stayed put. So 'no' is the answer.

[Dumpy sti]

what you mean by easy?

spark plugs are a bitch on these cars no matter what you do...

Well what tool do you use? i cantget any thing to fit

[RS25BG]

Hmm, try n find a 3 joint spark plug socket...makes the job wayy easier!

Prolly 3/8's or 1/4 inch will be fine

[Capitalandmotors]

the easy way is to jack each side of the motor so you can get better access past the frame rails to sneak in with a spark plug socket on a short extension. sometimes it requires to remove the engine mount nut on the bottom side of the cross member to jack the engine high enough.

[Kavik]

God I love these cars.....where "easy" spark plug removal requires unbolting an engine mount and jacking the engine up from the frame  

I haven't done mine in a while, but I don't remember there being anything in the way after removing the air box, battery and washer fluid tank.  Still, a pain in the as for just plugs, but it doesn't take all that long to take those out

[deadlydave]

my SOCH 2.2L legacy was easy as pie, no turbo plumbing in the way and lotsa room.  Just a socket and extension.

[spoolordie]

i did mine like 25-30 mins a side

[20 BLK WRX 04]

I ran into a tree really hard in my last subaru, but the damned spark plugs stayed put. So 'no' is the answer.

lmfao gotta love pancake 4's

[RedRoof2]

I didn't have a problem taking out the plugs in 2.0's or SOHC/DOHC 2.5's without jacking anything up.  You're all a bunch of pussies.

Unbolt and swing the washer tank and intake tube out of the way, depending on how much room you want/need.  Get your socket and a short 3/8 extension onto the plug first.  Then drop the ratchet down there and snap onto the extension and break the plug free.  You'll be able to detach the ratchet from the extension and spin the plug out by hand with your finger on the extension.  Repeat for all four.  Installation is reverse of removal.  I prefer to put a very small dab of high temp antiseize on the threads before installation.  Spin plug until it seats, with your fingers first.  Then torque to proper angle as specified by plug manufacturer.  While you've got the coils off, it might be a good idea to inspect the plug boot for corrosion and wirebrush it + apply a light dab of dielectric grease if necessary.

I've tried using a flex extension before but that just twists enough to piss you off and not go anywhere.  After working on midengine cars for years, subarus are a laughable piece of cake.

[deadlydave]

I've tried using a flex extension before but that just twists enough to piss you off and not go anywhere.  After working on midengine cars for years, subarus are a laughable piece of cake.

Example 1: see his signature.  Toyotas suck, it took me 40 minutes and a pint of blood to change the DS headlight bulb.

[RedRoof2]

Example 1: see his signature.  Toyotas suck, it took me 40 minutes and a pint of blood to change the DS headlight bulb.

That is because it may take a mechanic to maintain a subaru, but it takes a warrior to work on a Toyota.

[aldog1330]

So when are you gonna fix yours? 

[RedRoof2]

So when are you gonna fix yours? 

Powerplant is fixed.  I'm sourcing a new garage to begin on the bodywork and install the rest of the engine bay upgrades.

[spoolordie]

you talk alotta smack lol (dont take alot of offense) post your car in the members ride gallery

or are you a keyboard cowboy....lol i know your not but id like to see your ride

[RedRoof2]

i'm a total keyboard cowboy.  never worked on a car in my life.

[deadlydave]

you talk alotta smack lol (dont take alot of offense) post your car in the members ride gallery

 

That should do it.  But we are digressing, this is for another thread.    We totally need a dickwaving thread.

[9925leggy]

word we did gregs in like 45 min round trip 3 joint socket was the effing tittys. Its not as bad as you think. We finished it and were like wtf everyone said this sucked. good music helps

[stylesrex]

We finished it and were like wtf everyone said this sucked.....

yep, subaru's are simple to work on.  it's the dumb flat engine layout thats annoying

[RS25BG]

word we did gregs in like 45 min round trip 3 joint socket was the effing tittys. Its not as bad as you think. We finished it and were like wtf everyone said this sucked. good music helps

wordd...FYI dont do them while your motor is still hott, it sucks balls and you burn your hand.

[Dumpy sti]

Did them they werent to bad.

[Photofixer]

wordd...FYI dont do them while your motor is still hott, it sucks balls and you burn your hand.

HAHHAHA Greg, that's common sense maen. [kinda don't have a choice at a dealership thou.. } Time is money right.. You got battle scares don't you ? 

[Kavik]

a decent pair of gloves will solve that issue ya know