How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE)
How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 1 of 51 Home Topics Tacoma Photos v http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Buy / Sell / Trade v Mods & Tutorials v Shop Online v Welcome, Highland Logan. You last visited: 09-30-2012 at 07:35 PM Private Messages: Unread 0, Total 256. Tacoma World Forums > Tacoma Garage > Technical Chat How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) Control Panel Forum List Subscriptions Site Info Glossary Calendar New Posts Search Quick Links Log Out How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) Page 1 of 45 1 2 3 11 > Last » Thread Tools Search this Thread Rating: Display Modes 03-16-2009, 02:12 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) Spark Plugs are recommended to be changed every 30,000 miles. On average, it takes about 2 hours to change them if you take some breaks. Give yourself 4 hours (or more, depending on how familiar you are with working on engine this before. The Plugs for the 1GR-FE range in price from $2.50 to $6.00 each. I got mine from Toyota read The truth about high-priced spark plugs) A tube of Anti-Sieze is about $5.00, but some places give you little packets of it when you Here is a "step-by-step" for changing your spark plugs. You only need a few hand tools to do this yourself: 5/8" Spark Plug Socket 10mm socket (3/8" and 1/4") 12mm socket (3/8" and 1/4") Long needle nose pliers (Not nessesary, but helps) (2) 6" extensions (3/8") (1) 3" extension (3/8") 3/8" and 1/4" ratchet Spark Plug Gapper Anti-Sieze (6) Denso Spark Plugs #K20HR-U11 (Toyota part #90919-01235) (1) 3/8" Torque wrench Spark Plug gap needs to be .039 to .043 (max) Spark Plug Torque is 15 ft.-lbs. Spark Plugs: Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 2 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Anti-Sieze: Click for full-size image (876 x 657) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 3 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Pliers I used: Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 4 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Gap your New Plugs. ( I gap mine @ .040 to .041) Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 5 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 6 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere Last edited by chris4x4; 03-16-2009 at 05:25 PM. 03-16-2009, 02:17 PM 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 7 of 51 chris4x4 [OP] http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... To start, You want to remove a couple things: Click for full-size image (952 x 714) If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner First, Useing a 10mm socket, Remove the engine cover: Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 8 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (932 x 699) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 9 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Then, Useing a 12mm socket, you need to remove the intake hose, and filter assembly: Click for full-size image (994 x 746) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 10 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... There are 2 bolts on the hose, and 2 clips on the filter houseing: Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 11 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 12 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 13 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Then Remove: Click for full-size image (944 x 708) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 14 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere Last edited by chris4x4; 03-16-2009 at 02:27 PM. 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 15 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... 03-16-2009, 02:24 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt After the air intake and filter houseing are out of the way, You can access the coils. First, Unplug and Remove the wire harnes to them: Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 16 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Then, Remove the 10mm bolt holding the coil on the valve cover. Only remove the bolt on Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 17 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Then, Remove the coil: Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 18 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... In some cases, the coil gasket may stick to the valve cover. Make sure it comes up with the sure it is seated propperly on the coil: Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 19 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... After the coil is removed, remove the Spak Plug: Click for full-size image (904 x 678) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 20 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 21 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 22 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... 03-16-2009, 02:31 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt Useing a little bit of Anti-Sieze on the new Plug, Install the new Plug: Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 23 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Thread the new plug in by hand. DO NOT cross thread the plug. Torque the Plug to 15 ft-lb Click for full-size image (959 x 719) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 24 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Reinstall the coil: Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 25 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 26 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Plug the Harness back in until you hear it "snap": Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 27 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 28 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... 2 more and the passenger side is finished. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 29 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... 03-16-2009, 02:40 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt the Driver side has a few more things in the way. For the most part, they can be pushed ou First, you want to move this bracket (surge tank stay) by removeing the top 12mm bolt, th 12mm bolt. Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 30 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 31 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 32 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Then, Remove the vent hose: Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 33 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 34 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Then, Remove the VSV connector, and the clip holding the wireing in the way: Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 35 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 36 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Its tight, But take your time... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 37 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 38 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Click for full-size image (1023 x 767) 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 39 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Attached Thumbnails 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 40 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere Last edited by chris4x4; 03-16-2009 at 02:44 PM. 03-16-2009, 02:50 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 #6 If its your first time changeing the plugs, you will notice that the Driver Side has NGK, and the passenger has Denso Plugs. Toyota has been doing this for eons, and I really cant confirm why they do this. Useing 6 Denso plugs is what I recomend. After all the plugs are installed, Make sure the coil harnesses are plugged in propperly, and the coils are all bolted back to the valve cover. Then, reconnect the Vent hose, then the VSV connector, and the Surge Tank Stay. Reinstall your Air intake, and filter houseing, and the engine cover. Make sure all tools are accounted for. Then, Start your truck. Drive to the store, and get your self your favorite beverage. Come back home, and enjoy your beverage knowing you just saved a ton of cash. __________________ 2007 PreRunner I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere! 03-16-2009, 02:59 PM chris4x4 [OP] When your finished, Check your old plugs to see how they are. If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt Click for full-size image (1024 x 768) Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 41 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... 2007 PreRunner This is what you want them to look like. Make sure they are dry, with no oil, no white, and Attached Thumbnails __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere 03-16-2009, 03:03 PM #8 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 42 of 51 chris4x4 [OP] http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...q/faqread2.asp If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 Normal Condition An engine's condition can be judged by the appearance of the spark plug's firing end. If the firing end of a spark plug is brown or light gray, the condition can be judged to be good and the spark plug is functioning optimally. 2007 PreRunner Dry and Wet Fouling Although there are many different cases, if the insulation resistance between the center electrode and the shell is over 10 ohms, the engine can be started normally. If the insulation resistance drops to 0 ohms, the firing end is fouled by either wet or dry carbon. Overheating When a spark plug overheats, deposits that have accumulated on the insulator tip melt and give the insulator tip a glazed or glossy appearance. Deposits The accumulation of deposits on the firing end is influenced by oil leakage, fuel quality and the engine's operating duration. Lead Fouling Lead fouling usually appears as yellowish brown deposits on the insulator nose. This 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 43 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... can not be detected by a resitsance tester at room temperature. Lead compounds combine at different temperatures. Those formed at 370-470°C (700-790°F) having the greatest influence on lead resistance. Breakage Breakage is usually caused by thermal expansion and thermal shock due to sudden heating or cooling. Normal Life A worn spark plug not only wastes fuel but also strains the whole ignition system because the expanded gap (due to erosion) requires higher voltages. Normal rates of gap growth are as follows: Four Stroke Engines: 0.01~0.02 mm/1,000 km (0.00063~0.000126 inches/1,000 miles) Two Stroke Engines: 0.02~0.04 mm/1,000 km (0.000126~0.00252 inches/1,000 miles) Abnormal Erosion Abnormal electrode erosion is caused by the effects of corrosion, oxidation and reaction with lead - all resulting in abnormal gap growth. Melting Melting is caused by overheating. Mostly, the electrode surface is rather lustrous and uneven. The melting point of nickel alloy is 1,200~1,300°C (2,200~2,400°F). Erosion, Corrosion and Oxidation The material of the electrodes has oxidized, and when the oxidation is heavy it will be green on the surface. The surface of the electrodes are also fretted and rough. 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 44 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Lead Erosion Lead erosion is caused by lead compounds in the gasoline which react chemically with the material of the electrodes (nickel alloy) as high temperatures; crystal of nickel alloy fall off because of the lead compounds permeating and seperating the grain boundary of the nickel alloy. Typical lead erosion causes the surface of the ground electrode to become thinner, and the tip of the electrode looks as if it has been chipped __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere! 03-16-2009, 03:03 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner #9 More info: http://www.4strokes.com/tech/sparkplg.asp You can tell a lot by reading your spark plug. Here's how to check your jetting by reading the plug. Always start with a new plug that is of proper heat range and reach. Using a plug with an improper heat range or incorrect reach can cause engine damage or poor performance. Proper torque is essential as an improperly tightened plug can damage the engine. Before removing any plug, clean the area around it thoroughly to prevent debris from entering the cylinder. A dry acid brush and an air compressor work great. Run the engine at least 10 minutes, as a new plug will not color immediately. To obtain an accurate reading from a new spark plug: 1. 2. 3. 4. Accelerate at full throttle on a straight Push the engine stop button and pull the clutch lever in to release the clutch Coast to a stop Remove the spark plug Center ElectrodeSide ElectrodePorcelain Insulator It is best to use a magnifying glass to inspect the spark plug. The porcelain insulator (1) around the center electrode (2) should appear clean and colorless with a gray ring around the center electrode where it exits the porcelain. Metallic specks indicate lean jetting that is removing metal from the piston. Black sooty streaks on the porcelain indicate rich jetting. ConditionPlug AppearanceMixtureNormalWhite (no color change) with light gray ringCorrectOverheatingExtreme white with aluminum specsLeanWetWet or sootyRich 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 45 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... In addition to improper jetting: A lean condition can be caused by air leaks in the inlet tract or exhaust system, passing of too much air because of the use of the wrong air filter, use of a less-restrictive aftermarket exhaust system, or leaks in the air box. A rich condition can be caused by a plugged or dirty air filter, use of a more-restrictive aftermarket exhaust system, a clogged spark arrester, or excessive oil on the air cleaner. Excessive smoking may occur with this condition. An article from our Forums: Reading spark plugs isn't too hard to do, but I've read various understandings of how to read spark plugs and it seems there's different schools of thought on this. I always use a lighted magnifying glass of 5X to 10X to better see the tiny deposits. When checking your spark plug, always use a good used spark plug, making sure it's not worn out. A worn out spark plug will have a worn or rounded center electrode and or side electrode. New spark plugs are hard to read accurately for mixture checks, but if you have to use a new spark plug, then make sure to put at least 15 to 20 hard minutes on it before attempting to get a reading. I do my spark plug readings from the base ring at the bottom of the threaded body. The 'L' shaped grounded side electrode that's welded to the base ring will clue you into the heat range as this is the closest part to the piston. The porcelain will clue you into timing and preignition/detonation issues while the base ring will clue you into the mixture. Many people I've talked to and some of the articles I've read simply look at the porcelain color and use that as their sole guide for a proper air/fuel mixture, but I don't agree with that all together and would not recommend basing your jetting decisions solely on the color of your spark plugs porcelain. Center/Ground Electrode You want to first carefully look at the grounded side electrode to determine if you've got the proper heat range for your spark plug and this is done by closely examining the color change of the side electrode. If the color of the electrode changes near its end where it sits over the center electrode, then the spark plug heat range is too cold and what you're seeing is the color changing due to the heat transferring too quickly. If the color of the side electrode changes color near where it's welded to the base ring, then your spark plug is too hot and what you're seeing is a slower heat transfer from the side electrode to the base ring, resulting in preignition/detonation issues and most of the deposits will be burned off. Ideally, you want the side electrode of your spark plug to change color at about the half way point, about where it makes it's 'L' shaped bend. Base Ring The second thing you want to check is your spark plugs base ring and this will clue you into how your bike is jetted. The color of the base ring itself is close in color to the crown of the piston and what you're looking for here is a nice light to medium brown color all the way around the base ring. If you're seeing a chalky whitish or light grayish color or the color doesn't uniformly go all the way around the ring, then you are running too lean. If the color does go all the way around the ring, but you see dark colored soft dry soot that's heavily spotted on top of the base ring color, then you're running too rich and or possibly have a spark plug with too cold of a heat range. The presence of wet oil or ash deposits is a tell tale sign of possible engine problems such as valve stem or valve guide wear or worn out piston rings, etc, so don't confuse this with a rich mixture that leaves your spark plug carbon fouled. Porcelain Color The third thing to check is the porcelain color and this will clue you into preignition/detonation issues. What you're looking for are tiny specs of aluminum on the porcelain, which can be either black or shiny. If the tip of the insulator appears melted, then this is yet another clue to a pre-ignition/detonation problem. The detonation is caused by the air/fuel mixture exploding instead of burning and you may hear the resulting knocking sound from this, particularly when the engine is under a load. The knocking sound heard is actually a shock wave that's disrupting the boundary layer of cooler gasses that cover the internal parts of the combustion chamber, resulting in incomplete combustion. This rapid rise in pressure and temperature exerts extreme force on engine components and can do very bad things such as crack your engines head, crack or put holes in your piston, blow head gaskets, break your connecting rod, damage bearings, seals, etc. This is why you should not base all your jetting decisions on just the porcelain color alone because the porcelain color doesn't tell the whole story. Although the porcelain and base ring 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 46 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... colors are similar, the porcelain usually appears lighter in color when compared to the base ring. __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere! 03-16-2009, 03:03 PM txusa03 Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12279 Location: planet earth Gender: Male Posts: 84 #10 nice DIY writeup and nice clear photos...So the new plugs do not come with the correct gap from factory? I thought you bought these plugs from Toyota and should they not have the correct gap to start with? Thanks for any clarifications. 03-16-2009, 03:06 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 #11 Quote: Originally Posted by txusa03 nice DIY writeup and nice clear photos...So the new plugs do not come with the correct gap from factory? I thought you bought these plugs from Toyota and should they not have the correct gap to start with? Thanks for any clarifications. Most places say the Plugs are "Pre-Gapped", when they are not. I bought these from Toyota, and they told me they were Pre-gapped. I checked them, and they were pretty close. The gapps ranged from .040 to .044. I gapped mine all to .040 to .041. __________________ 2007 PreRunner I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere! 03-16-2009, 03:11 PM #12 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 47 of 51 txusa03 Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12279 Location: planet earth Gender: Male Posts: 84 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... I see. My truck is very new so I wont be replacing mine any time soon but I do like to read up on DIY for future. I have the "wimpy" 2.7 I4, do you know if it is as easy to do vs your V6? Beside 4 plugs vs 6 plugs. 03-16-2009, 03:11 PM sliverworm Senior Member #13 any pics on how you changed the on on the driver's side closed to the firewall I could't reach that thing! __________________ If it it moves, try to race it.If not try to eat it. Joined: Jan 2009, #12992 Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Male Posts: 414 06 PreRunner TRD Offroad 03-16-2009, 03:13 PM Snipe #14 Nice write up Chris Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12421 Location: Pacific NW Gender: Male Posts: 1,160 I sure miss the days where you opened the hood and all the spark plug boots were staring right back at you, of course back then we had to deal with rotors and distributor caps that that need changing too 08 TRD Off Road 03-16-2009, 03:14 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt #15 Quote: Originally Posted by txusa03 I see. My truck is very new so I wont be replacing mine any time soon but I do like to read up on DIY for future. I have the "wimpy" 2.7 I4, do you know if it is as easy to do vs your V6? Beside 4 plugs vs 6 plugs. On the 2.7, Just need to remove your air intake and you should be clear of everything. Use Plugs #SK20R11 Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner Quote: Originally Posted by sliverworm any pics on how you changed the on on the driver's side closed to the firewall I could't reach that thing! That one was much easier than the driver side front. Just push the heater hoses out of the way, and you should have plenty of room. 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 48 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere! 03-16-2009, 03:18 PM David Tarantino #16 Nice Job Chris Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7428 Location: N.J. Gender: Male Posts: 5,758 08 tacoma 03-16-2009, 03:19 PM Dark Knight East Bound and Down #17 subscribed for later info. Thanks Chris __________________ *** Like us on Facebook Name: Jeff Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: SE Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 9,663 Trail Limo 03-16-2009, 03:26 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt #18 Quote: Originally Posted by SecretSquirrel That driver's side front coil was a bitch for me to reattach. Took me close to an hour of knuckle-knicking to get it right... 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 49 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... Hmm.....I just rotated the coil into the harness and it went right in. I can see how it would be a PITA, though. Not much room there. __________________ Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere! 03-16-2009, 03:28 PM chris4x4 [OP] If your enemies are making mistakes, dont interupt #19 Quote: Originally Posted by Snipe Nice write up Chris I sure miss the days where you opened the hood and all the spark plug boots were staring right back at you, of course back then we had to deal with rotors and distributor caps that that need changing too Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tenoe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 83,549 2007 PreRunner Ah, yes...the good ol' days. On my '62 Dodge, I tested the coil by haveing my little Brother hold it and ground out, while I turned the key. Quote: Originally Posted by David Tarantino Nice Job Chris Thanks!! __________________ I wasnt planning on going for a run, but those cops came out of nowhere! 03-16-2009, 03:41 PM gdawg25 Zoom-Zoom Quote: Originally Posted by chris4x4 When your finished, Check your old plugs to see how they are. 30/09/2012 8:07 PM How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums 50 of 51 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plu... This is what you want them to look like. Make sure they are dry, with no oil, no white, a dark. Joined: Oct 2006, #136 Location: Victoria, BC Age: 30 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,035 What does it mean if there is oil, they are white, or they are too dark? I changed mine a w noticed one of the old plugs had a bit of what seemed to be oil on the threads. __________________ '08 Mazdaspeed 3 Page 1 of 45 1 2 3 11 > Last » Home > Tacoma Garage > Technical Chat Quick Reply Message: Options Show your signature Quote message in reply? 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