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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 08:11 AM
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Default Re: Low mileage...Spark Plugs?

Originally Posted by JEFASOLD
The biggest thing is there are 12 of the little suckers and if they haven't been touched, the boots can be troublesome. The first time I did it, it took me 1 1/2 hours, the second time it was 45 minutes. As always, having the right tools is a big help.
As I have stated in other posts, it seems stupid, but I found that if you simply remove the valve covers, the spark plug change is very easy with the added benefit of keeping all the skin on your hands. They have a rubber gasket that is reusable.
PLUS ! you get to see some of the pretty German engineering :

 
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