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Old 04-28-2018 | 12:30 PM
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Default Just replaced my spark plug wires
got myself the 8 mm wires took about 2 hours to do without removing the intake manifold
I was afraid but it's actually not bad
Hardest part is getting the wires to click in to the coils but overall it was not bad
 
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Old 04-30-2018 | 06:47 AM
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Well done!

I have SAI and I don't think ie would be possible. I pulled the intake plenum and also replaced valve cover gaskets at same time as plugs/leads.
But I didn't change coil packs and still have a misfire. So another gasket and coil packs on order. There is always a challenge.
 
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Old 04-30-2018 | 07:27 AM
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I have the sai as well just remove the tubing behind the intake and you will have good access. Body position is important you have to lay on top of engine looking down into the coil very visible
 
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Old 05-03-2018 | 10:56 AM
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I have SAI as well and did it with all in place. It was a PIA but as redwhitekat said, lying down on the engine is the key. It just doesn't look that good when your wife comes in the garage and sees you humping your engine.
 
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Old 05-03-2018 | 11:14 AM
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4 bolts to remove the hood. Opens up the entire engine bay, and makes it even easier.
 
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Old 05-03-2018 | 11:20 AM
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Agree! I will never do anything in there that's involved without removing the hood!! It is so light too! I'm just not tall enough to put it on the roof by myself with the lift and bigger tires.
 
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Old 05-03-2018 | 05:08 PM
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Your hands must be the smallest, cutest little things

Originally Posted by Roby466
I have SAI as well and did it with all in place. It was a PIA but as redwhitekat said, lying down on the engine is the key. It just doesn't look that good when your wife comes in the garage and sees you humping your engine.
 
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Old 05-03-2018 | 05:12 PM
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I wear xl gloves, and I tried, no way, upper intake has to come off for me.
 
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Old 05-03-2018 | 06:10 PM
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Once you remove the sai lines and lie on top of engine they are very visible and relative easy
 
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Old 05-03-2018 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by redwhitekat
Once you remove the sai lines and lie on top of engine they are very visible and relative easy
I did.
No go for me
 
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