Spark plug install

super slw 01 · 10-31-2009, 10:04 AM

Hi, I went to autozone and got some NGK platinum spark plugs for my 01 S10. It's got 192K on it and the plugs haven't been replaced for a while now..Do I gap them at .040 or no? And what's the easiest way to take out the old plugs? I was maybe thyinking take off the air box that says 2200 or take off the belt and A/C compressor?

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks, Nathan

super slw 01 · 10-31-2009, 11:50 AM

Found this.. http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f201/s...-2-2-a-101601/

Should I gap mine at .060 too?

serpentracer · 10-31-2009, 12:02 PM

do what the sticker under the hood says. I do believe it says .060.

super slw 01 · 10-31-2009, 12:32 PM

oh ok thank u..i just broke a wire trying to pull out the rubber part so it looks like we r gonna rerplace the wires too..this is a big PITA good thing my dad is a gearhead.

super slw 01 · 10-31-2009, 01:55 PM

Ok went and got the wires and a feeler guage. It says gap them at .040. We are installing the plugs right now then doing the wires.

sjshark91 · 10-31-2009, 07:16 PM

My Haynes Man. Says .040 But check the rad housing it should have a sticker with the correct gap.

super slw 01 · 10-31-2009, 07:22 PM

I have no idea what happened but my SES light was on. I opened up the hood and one of the boot things was lose. Put it back on and now the SES light is still on??? What happened? I undid the positive on the battery for a min but it's still on? It's still running PERFECTLY so idk if it's just being dumb or if something is really messed up.

**S10dude** · 10-31-2009, 07:33 PM

something's ( SES light )that are not serious will clear after three restarts w/problem corrected

super slw 01 · 11-01-2009, 01:17 AM

I just unplugged the positive part of the battery for 10 minutes and started it now the SES light is off! Runs better. Now I just need to replace the fuel filter and i'll be good to go.

nti06 · 11-01-2009, 01:22 AM

Were these NGK plugs on sale?

super slw 01 · 11-01-2009, 01:37 AM

^I'm not sure but they were $3.99 each. Or maybe $2.99 but i'm pretty sure it was $3.99. My dad uses NGK plugs in his cobra so we know they are good.

nti06 · 11-01-2009, 03:30 AM

NGK is a good brand but like anything their not universal.

At work I sell plugs by OEM application.

GM vehicles - AC Delco
Ford - Motorcraft
Nissan - NGK
VW, Audi, Mercedes (any european) - Bosch
Dodge, Chrysler - Champion
Toyota - I send them to Autozone for Denso. I don't know why my company doesn't carry them.
Autolite - for cheap people or older cars that we can't figure out what they used originally. Their not a bad brand but their not universal.

Using OEM type plugs helps maintain OEM type gas mileage. Unless you add a turbo or supercharger, OEM plugs and ignition systems will work great.

The NGK's shouldn't give you any problems. If something does get screwy, ACDelco platinums will be your best bet.

Blownexploder94 · 11-01-2009, 10:19 AM

GM also uses NGK

ImTheJoker4u2 · 11-01-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nti06

NGK is a good brand but like anything their not universal.

At work I sell plugs by OEM application.

GM vehicles - AC Delco
Ford - Motorcraft
Nissan - NGK
VW, Audi, Mercedes (any european) - Bosch
Dodge, Chrysler - Champion
Toyota - I send them to Autozone for Denso. I don't know why my company doesn't carry them.
Autolite - for cheap people or older cars that we can't figure out what they used originally. Their not a bad brand but their not universal.

Using OEM type plugs helps maintain OEM type gas mileage. Unless you add a turbo or supercharger, OEM plugs and ignition systems will work great.

The NGK's shouldn't give you any problems. If something does get screwy, ACDelco platinums will be your best bet.

After owning quite a few cars, and doing more tune-ups than I can remember, OEM plugs are the WTG, though I just tossed a set of Champions in mine. I figured they had to be better than the old eraser heads that were knocking round in there. And hey! I can get n the highway now!!!!:yay:

Bobthebiker · 11-01-2009, 01:05 PM

IMO Champion plugs are ONLY good for Poulan products, in everything else I regard them as trash/paperweights. I'm an NGK and Denso guy. best plugs on the market for use in 99% of vehicles. I run em in my bike, will be in my truck, and PROBABLY the samurai I'm lookin at.

WNY99 · 11-01-2009, 11:56 PM

i put NGK v-power plugs and i love them

super slw 01 · 11-02-2009, 07:33 AM

^I'm not 100% sure but I think mine are G-power. Are the V-power plugs platinum?

GmcNoma95 · 11-02-2009, 10:36 AM

I Stand by NTI06's Statement 100%!

GmcNoma95 · 11-02-2009, 11:21 AM

No AC-Delco part has ever failed on me!

cuevl · 11-02-2009, 11:51 AM

How did the old plugs look once you pull them out?

Just curious, I let mine go way over they didn't look too good.

super slw 01 · 11-02-2009, 12:43 PM

They were mostly black at the bottom part by the threads (pretty gross). I HIGHLY recommend getting compressed air and blow down where the plugs are to get out all the dirt before you do anything. You don't want anything falling down into the engine.

Also when you are routing the new plug wires through the engine bay, I twisted some metal wire around the rubber part that goes onto the cap so I can feed the metal wire down to someone then they can pull the wire down to get the actual rubber wire. Makes it SO much easier.

cuevl · 11-03-2009, 11:52 AM

Changing the wires for the first time on it were tricky but once you figure it out it can be really easy.

2000s105spd · 11-03-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by super slw 01

They were mostly black at the bottom part by the threads (pretty gross). I HIGHLY recommend getting compressed air and blow down where the plugs are to get out all the dirt before you do anything. You don't want anything falling down into the engine.

Also when you are routing the new plug wires through the engine bay, I twisted some metal wire around the rubber part that goes onto the cap so I can feed the metal wire down to someone then they can pull the wire down to get the actual rubber wire. Makes it SO much easier.

did you have to remove any parts on the intake when you were doing the wires?

evandonald · 11-03-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by super slw 01

^I'm not 100% sure but I think mine are G-power. Are the V-power plugs platinum?

I have been running the G-Power NGK's for about 10 000 km with no problems and at first I noticed it started up easier. Also noticed a small increase in fuel economy. Would recommend these NGK G-Power's too anyone!

super slw 01 · 11-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2000s105spd

did you have to remove any parts on the intake when you were doing the wires?

Yes I had to take off the big box that says 2200 SFI on it. When you are taking it off make sure you unplug the thing on the back it's easy to miss.

WNY99 · 11-04-2009, 04:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by super slw 01

^I'm not 100% sure but I think mine are G-power. Are the V-power plugs platinum?

Here's the link to NGK for all info

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/product...uvs/vpower.asp

***What?*** · 11-04-2009, 10:18 AM

I agree wit AC Delco plugs and wires.

However, MSD(8.5, not 10.2) and Taylor wires are good as well. I've used both and it was as good as Delco, just nicer looking and a bit bigger.

10-31-2009, 10:04 AM	#1
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Spark plug install Hi, I went to autozone and got some NGK platinum spark plugs for my 01 S10. It's got 192K on it and the plugs haven't been replaced for a while now..Do I gap them at .040 or no? And what's the easiest way to take out the old plugs? I was maybe thyinking take off the air box that says 2200 or take off the belt and A/C compressor? Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Nathan
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10-31-2009, 11:50 AM	#2
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Found this.. http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f201/s...-2-2-a-101601/ Should I gap mine at .060 too?
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10-31-2009, 12:02 PM	#3
serpentracer 4 wheels aren't as fun Age: 34 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,116 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install do what the sticker under the hood says. I do believe it says .060.
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10-31-2009, 12:32 PM	#4
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install oh ok thank u..i just broke a wire trying to pull out the rubber part so it looks like we r gonna rerplace the wires too..this is a big PITA good thing my dad is a gearhead.
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10-31-2009, 01:55 PM	#5
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Ok went and got the wires and a feeler guage. It says gap them at .040. We are installing the plugs right now then doing the wires.
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10-31-2009, 07:16 PM	#6
sjshark91 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 35 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install My Haynes Man. Says .040 But check the rad housing it should have a sticker with the correct gap.
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10-31-2009, 07:22 PM	#7
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install I have no idea what happened but my SES light was on. I opened up the hood and one of the boot things was lose. Put it back on and now the SES light is still on??? What happened? I undid the positive on the battery for a min but it's still on? It's still running PERFECTLY so idk if it's just being dumb or if something is really messed up.
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10-31-2009, 07:33 PM	#8
S10dude all one color again! Age: 56 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14,802 Location: Sacramento,Ca. User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install something's ( SES light )that are not serious will clear after three restarts w/problem corrected
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11-01-2009, 01:17 AM	#9
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install I just unplugged the positive part of the battery for 10 minutes and started it now the SES light is off! Runs better. Now I just need to replace the fuel filter and i'll be good to go.
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11-01-2009, 01:22 AM	#10
nti06 O'Reilly R.S.S Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,116 Location: Hephzibah, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Were these NGK plugs on sale?
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11-01-2009, 01:37 AM	#11
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install ^I'm not sure but they were $3.99 each. Or maybe $2.99 but i'm pretty sure it was $3.99. My dad uses NGK plugs in his cobra so we know they are good.
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11-01-2009, 03:30 AM	#12
nti06 O'Reilly R.S.S Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,116 Location: Hephzibah, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install NGK is a good brand but like anything their not universal. At work I sell plugs by OEM application. GM vehicles - AC Delco Ford - Motorcraft Nissan - NGK VW, Audi, Mercedes (any european) - Bosch Dodge, Chrysler - Champion Toyota - I send them to Autozone for Denso. I don't know why my company doesn't carry them. Autolite - for cheap people or older cars that we can't figure out what they used originally. Their not a bad brand but their not universal. Using OEM type plugs helps maintain OEM type gas mileage. Unless you add a turbo or supercharger, OEM plugs and ignition systems will work great. The NGK's shouldn't give you any problems. If something does get screwy, ACDelco platinums will be your best bet.
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11-01-2009, 10:19 AM	#13
Blownexploder94 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 136 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install GM also uses NGK
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11-01-2009, 10:52 AM	#14
ImTheJoker4u2 Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Quote: Originally Posted by nti06 NGK is a good brand but like anything their not universal. At work I sell plugs by OEM application. GM vehicles - AC Delco Ford - Motorcraft Nissan - NGK VW, Audi, Mercedes (any european) - Bosch Dodge, Chrysler - Champion Toyota - I send them to Autozone for Denso. I don't know why my company doesn't carry them. Autolite - for cheap people or older cars that we can't figure out what they used originally. Their not a bad brand but their not universal. Using OEM type plugs helps maintain OEM type gas mileage. Unless you add a turbo or supercharger, OEM plugs and ignition systems will work great. The NGK's shouldn't give you any problems. If something does get screwy, ACDelco platinums will be your best bet. After owning quite a few cars, and doing more tune-ups than I can remember, OEM plugs are the WTG, though I just tossed a set of Champions in mine. I figured they had to be better than the old eraser heads that were knocking round in there. And hey! I can get n the highway now!!!!:yay: Last edited by ImTheJoker4u2 : 11-01-2009 at 10:53 AM.
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11-01-2009, 01:05 PM	#15
Bobthebiker Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 713 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install IMO Champion plugs are ONLY good for Poulan products, in everything else I regard them as trash/paperweights. I'm an NGK and Denso guy. best plugs on the market for use in 99% of vehicles. I run em in my bike, will be in my truck, and PROBABLY the samurai I'm lookin at.
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11-01-2009, 11:56 PM	#16
WNY99 Loves The MPG Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 81 Location: Buffalo NY User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install i put NGK v-power plugs and i love them
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11-02-2009, 07:33 AM	#17
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install ^I'm not 100% sure but I think mine are G-power. Are the V-power plugs platinum?
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11-02-2009, 10:36 AM	#18
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11-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#19
GmcNoma95 REDFIRE Age: 21 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 452 Location: Gainesville,VA (703) User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install No AC-Delco part has ever failed on me!
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11-02-2009, 11:51 AM	#20
cuevl Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 24 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install How did the old plugs look once you pull them out? Just curious, I let mine go way over they didn't look too good.
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11-02-2009, 12:43 PM	#21
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install They were mostly black at the bottom part by the threads (pretty gross). I HIGHLY recommend getting compressed air and blow down where the plugs are to get out all the dirt before you do anything. You don't want anything falling down into the engine. Also when you are routing the new plug wires through the engine bay, I twisted some metal wire around the rubber part that goes onto the cap so I can feed the metal wire down to someone then they can pull the wire down to get the actual rubber wire. Makes it SO much easier.
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11-03-2009, 11:52 AM	#22
cuevl Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 24 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Changing the wires for the first time on it were tricky but once you figure it out it can be really easy.
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11-03-2009, 04:17 PM	#23
2000s105spd Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 184 Location: Greene, RI User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Quote: Originally Posted by super slw 01 They were mostly black at the bottom part by the threads (pretty gross). I HIGHLY recommend getting compressed air and blow down where the plugs are to get out all the dirt before you do anything. You don't want anything falling down into the engine. Also when you are routing the new plug wires through the engine bay, I twisted some metal wire around the rubber part that goes onto the cap so I can feed the metal wire down to someone then they can pull the wire down to get the actual rubber wire. Makes it SO much easier. did you have to remove any parts on the intake when you were doing the wires?
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11-03-2009, 08:40 PM	#24
evandonald Drive it like ya stole it Age: 17 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,069 Location: PEI Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Quote: Originally Posted by super slw 01 ^I'm not 100% sure but I think mine are G-power. Are the V-power plugs platinum? I have been running the G-Power NGK's for about 10 000 km with no problems and at first I noticed it started up easier. Also noticed a small increase in fuel economy. Would recommend these NGK G-Power's too anyone!
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11-03-2009, 08:42 PM	#25
super slw 01 n00b Age: 16 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 394 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Quote: Originally Posted by 2000s105spd did you have to remove any parts on the intake when you were doing the wires? Yes I had to take off the big box that says 2200 SFI on it. When you are taking it off make sure you unplug the thing on the back it's easy to miss.
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11-04-2009, 04:50 AM	#26
WNY99 Loves The MPG Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 81 Location: Buffalo NY User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install Quote: Originally Posted by super slw 01 ^I'm not 100% sure but I think mine are G-power. Are the V-power plugs platinum? Here's the link to NGK for all info http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/product...uvs/vpower.asp
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11-04-2009, 10:18 AM	#27
*What?* Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 18,041 Location: AZ User is: OffLine	Re: Spark plug install I agree wit AC Delco plugs and wires. However, MSD(8.5, not 10.2) and Taylor wires are good as well. I've used both and it was as good as Delco, just nicer looking and a bit bigger.
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