How long did it take to change your spark plugs?

This is for the V6 owners, curious because i was gonna do mine today but only have limited time between errands. I started to do it the other night and realized i needed 2x extensions to reach the damn plugs. First time changing plugs on a toyota but i know how to do it now

 

Did mine for the first time this summer on ANY vehicle and it took me almost two hours.

 

I never realized you had to pull coils out first and for the driver side even more work. I'm used to my 81 chevy where i can sit right inside the engine compartment and just pull the wires off and they were exposed immediately between the headers. Just like when i changed my headlights, i've never seen such a fucking process, had to pull the whole front end apart lmao

 

About an hour. Pretty basic design and easy purchase points on the 4.0. I would make sure that the engine is completely cooled down considering the aluminum heads. Ive seend guys at the shop go to pull plugs out of hot aluminum heads and destroy the threads.

 

Yeah the passenger side is a breeze. I followed the DIY thread on here, which helped out a lot. Changed your headlights? As in your lightbulbs?

 

Thanks for the tip, i wouldn't have known any different lol

Nah i mean replaced the entire headlight

 

About 45 minutes. And did mine for the first time yesterday. Helps when you have all the tools layed out right in front of you. Plus I have extensions ranging from 3" to 12".

 

NP OP. dielectric grease and anti seize are your best friend.

 

28 mins. Had it easy with urd intake so one side takes about 5 mins.

 

Just an FYI...

If you're working on a project for the first time....always give yourself a full day and a backup plan (vehicle transportation).

Spark plugs should be an easy job - couple hours ? give or take.

But, there's always that chance Murphy's Law will take over. What could possibly go wrong? Just about anything can go wrong...from seized plugs, to stripped threads in the block... wrong plugs, broken clips/fasteners, can't get the wires seated..., broke something else in the process.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plug-change-1-gr-fe.html

complete how to written by one of the moderators.

 

Yeah I have a volant cai so everything is exposed and easy to access. Best to coat the threads in never seize before installing?

 

Always a good idea! I usually have them coated before I throw them in there, have all the tools ready, put some jams on, grab a drink and give'r hell. I like to compete with myself and try to see of I can do it faster than I did last time

 

And that's coming from a girl! (jokes >_< )

Mine took about the same amount of time. I did it while doing the fluids at the same time. Pop all drain plugs, change spark plugs while waiting for fluids to drain. Just don't get mixed up on what stage you're at.

 

About an hour.

 

Just over a half hour for me using my cordless impact and using this thread:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plug-change-1-gr-fe.html

A telescoping magnet works better than a pair of needle nose to remove the plugs

 

I was wondering about that, I'll have to pick one up tomorrow before I do them. Can you buy them anywhere or auto parts store only?

 

also recommend using some electrical tape to keep your socket on your extension. found that out the hard way at first.

 

Women loveee when guys say that

 

First time took me about 2 hours, now I can get it done in about an hour including getting out my tools and cleaning up afterwards.