changing spark plugs

[rcoupet]

i have a 2003 DSG Mach 1, and i plan on replacing the spark plugs. Its a diff setup than my previous 98 GT, and i assume i have to remove the air intake. Do you just replace the old plugs and thats it? Is that all you replace being as theres no wires visible. What is the proper process in performing this simple act of maintenance? All assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you gentleman.

 

[memach1]

Take off the intake and the spark plug covers. It has coil on plugs so it does not have spark plug wires. Get your spark plug torque right, blowing out a plug after replacing it is a bad day.

 

[EVO-lution]

yea u don;t wanna start your car and destroy a plug in the process...makes anybody's day bad. I think you need a spark remover tool too since they're pretty deep.

 

[GAZ]

So what is the correct spark plug torque?

 

[TuFFstang]

I don't use a torque wrench just arm strength tight. Been doing like that for years. I disconnect the coil overs. Don't forget the anti-seize, dielectric grease and a good time to dust off the filter.

 

[speedofsound]

I don't use a torque wrench just arm strength tight. Been doing like that for years. I disconnect the coil overs. Don't forget the anti-seize, dielectric grease and a good time to dust off the filter.

+1. Usually, the spark plug box has the recommended hand-torque (i.e. ...not smoked!)

 

[RcodeStang]

I believe I read 11-13lb/ft somewhere. At least that's what I told my friend to do when he changed mine.

 

[pho_phizzat]

dont over tighten them and use antiseize or you may never get them back out. its rather easy to do.

 

[04Mach1Blurr]

Install the 2 step while your there too hahaha

 

[1cln50]

no one answered the question tho lol


what are good plugs to run in a mach 1 ?

 

[TuFFstang]

Plugs

Auto lite double platinum. These balance the spark for a stock Mach1.

 

[TerminatedGT]

NGK TR6 PLUGS gapped at .44 work fantastic

no one answered the question tho lol


what are good plugs to run in a mach 1 ?

 

[TerminatedGT]

^^^^^ I had a extra set of these plugs laying around for a Termi motor so I tossed them in.

 

[frijol79]

Good info.