Spark Plugs-how the heck do ya change 'em?

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David Meads - 09 Nov 2004 07:28 GMT

We have a 1999 Kia Sportage, since Feb 2003. The fuel efficiency has gone
down, and we wanted to change the spark plugs. The way it looks the plugs
are somewhere in the middle of the engine? Is this going to require a
partial disassembly?

Dave

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termin8or - 10 Nov 2004 16:19 GMT

You need to pull the plenum. It will take about a day for the first time. I
can do it in my sleep now. (2-3 hours.) You can reuse the gasket if your
carfull. Please be carfull because the gasket is $25 from KIA. Use anti
sieze for those soft aluminium castings. Don't overtighten bolts or you
will have a real problem.

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