What's new
By:
ClioSport.net

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

  • When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read more here.

Looking for a sparkplug change guide

P

PhilWalterNZ

Hi guys,

First post for me actually, new member from NZ with a 182. Looking for a guide for changing the plugs. Bit of a novice with mechanical minded stuff. Did an oil change on my car yesterday, took a while but all went well. Hoping I might be able to do the plugs also if I can find a good guide. Did a search, but couldnt find anything.

Cheers :-)
 
^that guide is nearly there, don't waste your time unbolting the coil pack, just unplug the HT leads

leave the MAP sensor and air temp sensor in the plenum, just unclip the wires (easy to snap those sensors when pulling them out of their holes)
 
Perfect guys, thanks. I did a search- twice actually but must have missed it :S

Can I reuse the intake manifold bolts/gasket, or are they a stretch bolt that need to be replaced ?
 
you can do, but for the price of them it makes sense to just buy a new one. Make sure you don't mix up the order the HT leads go back btw, and make sure the plenum seals properly. Enjoy :) Oh and make sure you use platinum NGK plugs.
 
yeah you can reuse them (you're not supposed to, but everyone does)

bolts are to be NIPPED, don't torque them, there's no need and you'll probably rip the thread out on the manifold if you try
 
finger tight + 1/2 a turn = nipped
FT = f**king Tight
RFT = Really f**king Tight
FRMO = For Real Men Only

you get the idea ;)
 
Did the wife's last week. Very straight forward. Like Fred says just unplug the sensors.

I ordered a new gasket but never had it at the time so quick job for next week.
 
I've just replaced the ordinary plugs with Densa iridium power ones on a 1.6 VVT. A couple of points then.
1. The coils are secured by wee bolts. Do not over tighten these.2. Ensure the plugs seatings in the engine
are clean, free of oil. 3. do not over tighten the plugs when refitting.
Finally if you want to save on fuel, the DENSA plugs are an excellent investment, even though costly.
SamWoe
 
SamWoe said:
I've just replaced the ordinary plugs with Densa iridium power ones on a 1.6 VVT. A couple of points then.
1. The coils are secured by wee bolts. Do not over tighten these.2. Ensure the plugs seatings in the engine
are clean, free of oil. 3. do not over tighten the plugs when refitting.
Finally if you want to save on fuel, the DENSA plugs are an excellent investment, even though costly.
SamWoe
Click to expand...

good point on the coil pack (if you end up taking it off) the threads seem pretty delicate

NGK only on the 172\182
 
Hi,
I'm trying to access this guide, but for some reason I get a message come up that I don't have permission to access it... any help would be appreciated.
Yes - I'm a new member, but I'm signed in, hence posting here.

Oh, and new owner of a 2002 Clio Sport. Doesn't appear to have had a plug change, so thinking It should be done.

Thanks.
Matt
 
themarvel2004 said:
Hi,
I'm trying to access this guide, but for some reason I get a message come up that I don't have permission to access it... any help would be appreciated.
Yes - I'm a new member, but I'm signed in, hence posting here.

Oh, and new owner of a 2002 Clio Sport. Doesn't appear to have had a plug change, so thinking It should be done.

Thanks.
Matt
Click to expand...

Hi and welcome :)

You need to be a Club Member to view the guides.

You can become one by clicking Settings in the top right corner of any page and then paid subscriptions on the left half way down the page.

Well worth doing, lifts posting restrictions, allow access to loads of discounts, lots of really useful guides and a huge for sale section :)
 
Ok - thanks. Didn't realize there were different levels of membership. When I go to the guides section I see nothing. I guess that is it then.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

R
Clio 172/182 Important Clutch Kit and Flywheel Info
Replies
0
Views
249
Razmann4k
R
P
Automatic gearbox failing? (Clio III 1.6 Automatic)
Replies
3
Views
1K
patronsaintofpunk
P
J
Renault Clio 200
Replies
21
Views
3K
Jamie
J
cupguy
Engine Bay Fuse Box White Plug
Replies
4
Views
2K
ex-Chinese Dave
ex-Chinese Dave
R
Car not starting - suspected fueling issue
Replies
12
Views
2K
Rawhide
R
Back
Top