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08-17-2014, 06:14 PM
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Spark plugs/wires... what else?
If I am getting the spark plugs and wires replaced, is there anything else that might as well get replaced since the work is already being done in that area?
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08-17-2014, 06:16 PM
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Re: Spark plugs/wires... what else?
if the valve cover gasket is leaking then replace that
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08-17-2014, 06:21 PM
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Re: Spark plugs/wires... what else?
Is that the thing right above the plugs? If so, mine has some oil around it but nothing dripping into the plug sockets. How much extra labor is replacing that?
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08-17-2014, 06:22 PM
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Re: Spark plugs/wires... what else?
yes that is the valve cover...and they are easy to replace
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08-17-2014, 06:26 PM
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Re: Spark plugs/wires... what else?
If a shop did it, would it be one hour labor?
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08-17-2014, 06:26 PM
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Re: Spark plugs/wires... what else?
clean the throttle body, New engine air filter..
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08-17-2014, 06:29 PM
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Re: Spark plugs/wires... what else?
Throttle body was cleaned about 30k miles ago. I just put in a new air filter the other day.
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08-17-2014, 06:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by computersoc
If a shop did it, would it be one hour labor?
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1-2 hours
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08-17-2014, 06:48 PM
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1-2 hours
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If it takes him 2 hours, he's doing something wrong
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08-17-2014, 06:49 PM
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If it takes him 2 hours, he's doing something wrong
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but that's probably book time on that
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08-17-2014, 06:50 PM
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but that's probably book time on that
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true, I forgot about the flat rate pay
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08-17-2014, 07:09 PM
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Re: Spark plugs/wires... what else?
Do I need to get an oil change if I get the valve cover gasket replaced? Where is that leaking oil coming from?
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08-17-2014, 07:10 PM
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Do I need to get an oil change if I get the valve cover gasket replaced? Where is that leaking oil coming from?
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It would be a good idea, the leak is more than likely coming from the valve cover gasket
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08-17-2014, 07:12 PM
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Re: Spark plugs/wires... what else?
5.0 swap.
Afternoon project.
I mean you're going to be in the area anyway.
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08-17-2014, 07:12 PM
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5.0 swap. Afternoon project. I mean you're going to be in the area anyway.
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Lol
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