Easy way to change spark plugs on a TT

[nickmcgill]

Anyone know of an easy way to get the sparks out or is it gonna be a big mission.

Haven't done them since I've owned the car thats just over a year and no idea about the previous owners.

Thought I prob should do them.

[Joker]

washer bottle and battery removal

air box on other side

some patience and skinny hands help

some say remove engine mount bolts and raise engine but not done the job myself so cant really help ya much here..

[Guest keltik]

Remove battery and washer bottle and airbox etc. Undo both engine mount bolts. Jack engine up about 3 inches on the side your working on.

Much easier than scraping knuckles and having a cry because your ratchets jammed in there and youve rounded off a plug.

If you have a H6, follow the above steps then give up for the rear 2 cylinders. Theyll be fine seriously

While were on the subject, how do you tell when theyre borked? Mine look brand new after 2 years and 40,000kms

[Guest]

Wow, you guys are really into pulling everything out of the car lol!

I just pulled out the washer bottle and the airbox (the battery was running the all important stereo!).

You'll need a socket set with a short and long extension and a universal joint. I'd recommend using a set that is 3/8" drive or smaller if you can... 1/2" drive is a little bit big and makes it more difficult (in saying that, I did mine with a 1/2" drive set).

You'll end up loosening and tightening the plugs with the ratchet but removing and installing them with just the socket and your fingers.

And just take your time. It took me 1.5 hours but I wasn't rushing and it took a little while to figure out which way to turn the coil packs to get them out from between the chassis rail and the rocker cover.

For reference, Subaru quoted an hours labour to do the job. Oh, and I paid $25 each for the platinum plugs from my local Repco.

[Guest]

let me know when you're going to give it a go, i'll give you a hand if you want mate. i should probably do mine before too long as well.

[zarnah]

Jack car up, sit front on axle stands, do it from underneath car, easy peasy no pulling parts out to get to things

[nickmcgill]

I'll have a crack it getting the sparks done from underneath once I've got this caliper sorted.