HOW TO:plugs/wires on a 98 2.2
Time: approx 1-2 hours
What you need: 3/8ths ratchet, 5/8ths plug socket, 6in+ extension, 3/8ths wobble, plug gapper, plug grease, 4 plugs (I used stock 41-948 delco's), set of wires(additional: marker, jack, stands, screwdriver, knife)
WIRES
- Start off by removing the intake assembly, and securely jacking and supporting the front end of the truck. Remove front pass tire. Clean engine bay of dirt and loose debris.
You now have access to the coils through the front wheelwell.
- Remove plug wires; I find its easy to just cut the wire with a knife and pull them out, instead of threading the boots through the maze of crap in the engine bay.
- Inspect wires. Note anything frayed, cut, worn out, rubbed etc. If they're in good shape you may reuse the wires, but they are cheap so just replace them.
Bad #1 wire:
- Note length of new wires, two short ones are #1 and #2, the middle is #3, and the long is #4. Put plug grease on each connection.
- Mark wires on BOTH ends with marker. You can use colored zip ties, anything that identifies which wire it is.
- Reroute wires. Its a pain on this engine, you need to be as close to the original routing as possible. Be mindful of anything that moves, heat sources, etc.. Avoid kinks, sharp bends.
- Reattach wires to coils in the proper order.
WIRES ARE DONE
PLUGS
- Simple; remove old plugs, put in new plugs. Use at least a 6" extension and put a wobble joint between extension and plug socket.
- Remove and inspect plugs.
http://www.ultralightnews.ca/article...sparkplugs.htm <--Diagnosing spark plugs
- Properly gap new plugs (.060 for 98 2.2's)
- FINGER START new plugs, use a snug rubber hose to help for difficult to reach plugs. Gently tighten new plugs, torque to 16-18 ft/lbs (snug tight, not much force).
- Reattach new wires in proper order.
PLUGS ARE DONE
Reassemble anything you removed and you're done.
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