hey guys, this is going to be ultra ghetto so i apologize in advance. I took off the engine cover and unscrewed the plug things that are in the second and forth holes....how do I remove the 1st and 3rd plugs? I tried tugging but I dont want to pull too hard if that's not the way to get them off. Also how do I get the spark plugs out of there once I get the holes uncapped? I could really use a how-to =(
spark plugs how-to?
- Thread starter Vulcanon
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
pull by the base, not by the wire.
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make sure the engine is cool.
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
AIM 
Volley2six
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What were those proper tools? I need to change mine real soon.
You need a spark plug socket (5/8") with a nice long extension and a wrench to unbolt the coil packs from cylinders 2 and 4. The spark plug socket has a rubber insert to hold the plug while you pull it out of the cylinder head. If you use a regular deep socket, this will be very difficult.
Volley2six
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Thanks.
TXMazdaSpeeder
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paulmp3 said:
thats why i buy gapped plugs
Jethro_TDot
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i'd be better if you check or gap them yourself. sometimes when assholes put them on the shelf and dropped them, they kinda get screwed. To be safe, GAP THEM !
mazdadan said:
yep, any greasemonkey would do a simple test.
hey..those stunna working at autozone doesnt care about your spark plugs, it's not going in his car.
use a feeder gauge instead of corn type, or better yet, wire guage
i always uses my deep socket for my plugs, those snap on tool kit come with a rubber insert. if your spark plug socket doenst have the rubber insert, just stick the stock wire/coil pack and it would tuck it and you can take it out.
dont forget to put anti-serze or a drop of motoroil in the thread everytime you put in the plug, torque to proper twice and it's good to go.
I would check the check every oil change, regap the plugs to ensure to have the right gap.
