Number 6 is a bitch!

[Mickldo]

I know diesels don't have spark plugs but we do get petrols over here as well. On the rare occasions that I get conned into working on a petrol motor I always use my 3/8" socket set as opposed to the 1/2" drive. I have a variety of different length wobble extensions which I sometimes double up to get a double jointed effect. One of my 3/8" ratchets is a Snap-on flexhead ratchet which I find brilliant for dodging obstructions with the handle. The handle of the ratchet can be folded up to get a speed wrench type effect too. These tools combined with the correct sized Snap-on spark plug socket and job doesn't take anywhere near as long as when using other tools.

 

[Land Speeder]

I was told by someone that Toyota plugs don't need to be gapped but I checked them anyway, didn't have to change any though.

that sheath over the prong... I was told that means they are pre-gapped and OK.

 

[Rookie2]

I'm also with Doc, didn't think #6 was that bad.

That's only because your's came out okay. You get some of this galling like Doug mentions, and see if your a$$ hole don't pucker up tighter than a snare drum.

that sheath over the prong... I was told that means they are pre-gapped.

Does, but you're still supposed to check them. Takes two seconds, and yes they have been off before.


Rookie2

 

[Land Speeder]

Takes two seconds, and yes they have been off before.


Rookie2

Yeah, I check 'em. Gap tool is always in the on-board tool box...
I've never had one off though

 

[Rookie2]

Yeah, I check 'em. Gap tool is always in the on-board tool box...
I've never had one off though

When I put mine in, I didn't know you should double check them (should of done it anyways). Read in a thread later on..., C'dan I believe it was said to double check them, that you'll come across one once in a while that is off.

 

[Land Speeder]

When I put mine in, I didn't know you should double check them (should of done it anyways). Read in a thread later on..., C'dan I believe it was said to double check them, that you'll come across one once in a while that is off.

Yep.
All it takes is working in a production environment to know that occassionally non-uniform parts get by quality & control inspection.

 

[boydmick]

I alway put my plugs in naked.

Mental picture of naked guy in garage changing plugs. . .

Please make it stop!

 

[Brian Macgyver]

I have put literally thousands of plugs in with anti-seize on the threads and silicone grease on the boots, never had an issue. Use good Japanese or if you must German plugs, we had the most problems with domestic plugs in alloy heads, called Champion plugs thread pullers.

I'm with bro on this one. Both of us Jap car pros of long standing (don't tell anyone, they may want us to do work!). Some never-do's here. Never put domestic plugs in a Japanese engine. EVER! They will seize. Never install plugs without antiseize lube. Never install plug wires without silicone lube on the boots. NEVER!
Always use plugs from the same nation that made the vehicle. For Toyo that means if you can't get NGK, find another store, period. As a resort, Bosch plugs are almost identical (originated from the same patent) and are nickel plated, but some Toyos & Hondas get picky and won't run right on them.
NGK is the original manufacturer for Toyota and there do not need to be any further questions. Anything else is second rate.

 

[Mickldo]

x2 on the NGK.

I never use any other plug after having dramas with all the other brands.

 

[photogod]

Mental picture of naked guy in garage changing plugs. . .

Please make it stop!

Not only naked but bending waaaaaaaay over for that #6 plug. The horror...

 

[e9999]

antiseize and dielectric grease for me
#6 was no prob

 

[ginericLC]

I'm with bro on this one. Both of us Jap car pros of long standing (don't tell anyone, they may want us to do work!). Some never-do's here. Never put domestic plugs in a Japanese engine. EVER! They will seize. Never install plugs without antiseize lube. Never install plug wires without silicone lube on the boots. NEVER!
Always use plugs from the same nation that made the vehicle. For Toyo that means if you can't get NGK, find another store, period. As a resort, Bosch plugs are almost identical (originated from the same patent) and are nickel plated, but some Toyos & Hondas get picky and won't run right on them.
NGK is the original manufacturer for Toyota and there do not need to be any further questions. Anything else is second rate.

Actually my one 80 came with Nippondensos, but I've been using NGKs. I've also followed the NGK/Nippondenso rule in my Toyotas too, until today. I ended up with Bosch 4+ plugs. A friend of mine has been running them for over a year in his FZJ80 with great results and he recommended them so I decided to give them a shot. He's getting 20mpg in his 97 and he attributes it to synthetics and these plugs.

 

[Jiggy]

Got Bosch's in my 80 and I'm not too impressed. I'm thinking about the NGK now, how about Iridium? I have the Iridium's in the 100 and they're really nice, but the V8 in the 100 seems to be from a different world as the 3FE. Lemme know what you think.

-Jared