How to CHANGE SPARK PLUGS and TUBES in a 1998 Porsche Boxster (Project 7)
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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Project 7: from the 101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book
I changed the spark plugs and spark plug tubes in my 1998 Porsche Boxster and made this how-to video for it. I hope it helps some people! It's not hard at all and requires very few tools, but a couple specialized ones that you will want to order in advance. I'll put some links to where I got them from below.
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Spark plugs:
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Spark plug tubes:
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Ignition Coils:
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SeaLux Marine Turn-Tite Twist T-Bar Expandable Rubber Drain Plug with Neoprene Seal (1" OD)
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GEARWRENCH 80546 5/8-Inch x 6-Inch Swivel Spark Plug Socket
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101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book:
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986 Service Manual:
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Here is the QuickJack lift that I use:
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Great job with this tip, as always. I just completed this project today and the boat plug was a great tip. Worked really well. Just a couple of tips that you and others may also be aware of, but just in case, here are a couple of additional notes. First, you can gain access to the plugs from the rear wheel well if desired. If you jack the rear, remove the tires and take off the plastic tub guard, you can gain access to all of the plugs and you can actually see each coil including the ability to inspect down the plug shaft all the way to the spark plug mount. I can't say if it's easier, but I liked being able to see what I was doing and being able to take a look at the spark plug shaft. Also, the Bentley manual says you don't need to disconnect the coil. Because I could see what I was doing, they are correct. You can leave the coil attached and carefully get it out, let it hang while you change the tube and plug and easily put it right back in. Saves a step if nothing else. Hope that might help someone. Thank you again for your excellent video tips. I really appreciate them!
+Paul Bechel great additional information Paul! And congrats on tackling the project! 🍻
Bro, I wish I had seen your videos about 4 years ago. I have completely done my 2000 986. I mean from bumper to bumper has been touched. Even the interior is new. Took me 3.5 years but my Boxster is super nice. Even has a ceramic IMS bearing. I love the car. Great videos !!
+Joe-serious Howard thanks man! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉
I'd love to see a video on changing the manual gearbox oil.
+Mark Tracy well you’re in luck. I have one.
Great video the only step I noticed you missed was to lube up the O rings with some dielectric grease
David Cohen thanks! And good tip! I hadn’t heard that.
The passanger side is a nightmare to change it! Took me like 5 hours 😢😢
+@IsraelSocial but you did it! 🍻
I was going to do my coils at the same time. My friend who has a 98 like you said they have upgraded them to the 911 coil and use different screws. Have you heard of this or know where to get them. Am they are definitely bigger. Thanks!
+Brian Sturgill interesting… hadn’t heard of that. Let me know what you find.
Great video. Just did mine. Engine cranks and will not start. I’m stumped.
+Brian Sturgill thanks! Was it like that before the plug change?
No ran perfect. Hit 60k and wanted a routine maintenance change of plugs. I triple checked wiring and boots seated. Got an fuel injectors open circuit code now all 6. So weird. Still just cranks. Sad.
@@briansturgill5905 that IS sad. Let me know what it was when you figure it out.
What type ofSpark plugs and coils did you use?
+fordguy15 there should be links to them in the description
Hy. i have to change my sparks and i want to ask you why are necessary to change the tubes ?
+Mihai Munteanu over time the plastic gets old and cracks and the seals fail and leak.
@@HelpMeDIY i understand. Can you tell me the code for that special tool please ?
@@MihaiMunteanuMMX not sure what tool you're talking about, but there are links in the description to the parts and tools you should need.
@@HelpMeDIY i didn't find the link for the tool you used to pull the tubes out. Anyway, nice job and thanks for information !
@@MihaiMunteanuMMX it’s the marine plug
i think i would be very nervous/suspicious of a spark plug that demanded so much leverage for more than one turn to get to the point where it could be easily turned out by hand.
+deep6this deep6this yeah, who knows the history of those 🤷♂️