So, finally have all the parts gathered to replace coils, wires, and plugs. Hopefully will take care of a persistent cylinder 4 misfire. I also have the intake manifold gasket. My main concern is that I live in Brooklyn and park on the street. So, if something were to go wrong, the car might be stranded and at risk of picking up tickets. Which I would like to avoid. Anything I should look out for? Or parts/tools to make sure I have on hand, even in multiples? Thanks.

 

 

Sweet mother of God.

Thanks for the very thorough write-up!

 

No worries!

 

I am also of the mind that I should thoroughly inspect and possibly replace the injectors. If I'm going through all the trouble of removing the intake manifold...

Has anyone ever done a professional injector cleaning service that they like? I've heard good things about BG 44k. Some shops around me are billed at official BG 44K service stations. Thinking of doing their service. Thoughts?

If I want to replace the injectors myself, what's the over/under quality-wise from something like at AB ($1200 for 8) vs this Partsgeek.com kit ($125 for 8...)

Thanks!

 

 

8 remanufactured genuine Bosch injectors with a warranty can be had on ebay for around $70, and that's after a $30 core exchange.
Worth doing.
I got my set in 3 days, and my $30 back 3 days after shipping back the old ones.

 

Oh nice, hot tip! Any additional pitfalls I should look out for once I have the intake off and start pulling out the injectors? Any good step by steps? I do well with pictures

 

Get a big rag to catch fuel accumulated in the injector rail, there is way more in there than you would think. Also be careful with the fuel connection to the rail as the plastic can get brittle and that connector is a PITA to change.

 

while you're in there, pull the baffle out of the vent tube in the passenger side rocker cover. replace it with the fram fv308 purge control valve.