spark plud and leads change

[brakesy]

got some new spark plugs and leads and wana change them but i see you got to take the upper inlet manifold off. i see the bolts that hold it to the lower manifold and the 2 at the back is there anymore plus wen i go to put it back is there a certain sequence you have to put them back and whats the torq setting for wen i bolt it all back down again and can i re use the gasket again or wud it be advisory to get another cheers

 

[TimR26]

Have a look at this guide. I reused the gasket just need to be careful when taking the manifold off.

 

[brakesy]

Have a look at this guide. I reused the gasket just need to be careful when taking the manifold off.

cheers mate thanks for that didnt realise that was on here just need to know the torq setting for the bolts!

 

[TimR26]

cheers mate thanks for that didnt realise that was on here just need to know the torq setting for the bolts!

I just did them back up tight.

 

[brakesy]

I just did them back up tight.

cool ill whip some gasket sealant round it and tighten it back up that should seal it properly!

 

[Jonff]

Be careful when tightening the nuts back up because they're made of a really soft metal. I managed to snap the head off one of mine.

 

[brakesy]

Be careful when tightening the nuts back up because they're made of a really soft metal. I managed to snap the head off one of mine.

cheers wil bear that in mind!

 

[jack_davey]

think they are 12Nm

 

[Finny]

is the only way of changing the plugs on them to take this off like boys?

 

[brakesy]

is the only way of changing the plugs on them to take this off like boys?

if you have a look at the guide where someones replied up the page it shows pics of how to do it and yes that is the only way bit of a bummer unfortunatly!!!:S

 

[Finny]

cant mate i need to pull my finger out n become a full member