| Author | Message | ||
     Matchanu |
Did it yesterday. It seems daunting at first, the rear plug was hard to see much less get to. The front plug was visible but unlikely to get a socket on it. My procedure. A 5/8 wrench on the front plug, a 5/8 spark plug socket with a swivel joint and extension on the rear going between the frame and upper support, (you have to move the wires a bit to make it work). No need to remove the air box, just the cover. Long bent needle nose pliers work great for removing the plug wire. Took much less time than I expected, I kept wondering if I did something wrong, but all was well. The old plugs looked remarkably good for 20K, just a bit of black carbon around the bottom of the treads. Anyway, big difference in performance. Start up was faster, smoother idle, more power on the road, and it seems to run cooler, (fan didn't stay on near as long after shut down). You can get the iridium plugs at AutoZone at around 6.50 a pop. Highly recommended. | ||
| Ourdee |
Note: I use a 6 to 12 inch long piece of 1/4" fuel line to start the rear plug into the hole. | ||
| Union_man |
I would also suggest a TPS reset. | ||
| Matchanu |
For an 06? I don't have any issues now, why would a TPS reset be important? | ||
| Thunderbox |
As a mechanic we have a saying. "If it ain't broke don't fix it" If you arent having issues leave it alone. My first TPS reset lasted 23000 kms before I noticed it wasn't running just perfect anymore. | ||
| Matchanu |
Okay, thanks. |
