I feel really stupid posting this...

Are there any write-ups for replacing the spark plugs on a 3rd gen. 5vz-re 4runner? I've replaced plugs many times on previous cars (hondas), but there seems to be alot of crap in the way on this engine. I guess I'm just looking for short cuts. BTW, I checked in the Tech Section.

Thanks in advance

 

I'm about to change my plugs sometime soon as well. Heres a writeup from waskilly http://www.drawhorn.org/spark_plugs.htm.

 

beach,

dont forget to eye ball the dielectrodes to make sure they are equidistant from the plug tip. also, dont forget to use dielectric grease on the boots and anti-sieze on the plug threads. and dont overtighten them

bob

 

There is a lot of stuff in the way. One of the drawbacks of having the big engine...

But it's really not all that hard. You'll just need the proper tools and a little bit of elbow grease.

 

I thought plugs come pre-gapped?

 

i believe most do come pre-gapped, its just a good idea to check them before putting them in. the plugs can be knocked around at times during shipping, closing the gaps a little bit, giving you the wrong gap width.

 

yes, they are pregapped. however, one of my plug tips was bent too far towards the center, causing a "pulsing/skipping" that could be felt in the shifter. annoying as hell. even more annoying when i pulled out each and every one and the last plug and that wsa the one causing the pulsing!

bob

 

Thanks for the heads up... the wires that I bought from Wires4cars came with the grease and I always check the gap

It's removing the hoses and cables on top that scare me, but after looking at it again, I think I can work around it.