Dan, the Ferrari spark plugs looked easy to install but here is a method that works good to prevent cross threading when the plug is in a difficult location or at a difficult angle. Get a length of heater hose or gas hose with an I.D, slightly smaller than the O.D. of the spark plug porcelain. Slide the hose on the plug and use the hose to insert the plug and get the threads started. I've done this for so long that now I always use this method even if the installation is super easy. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this! It was useful for reference on many bits for changing plugs on my maserati 4200 gransport (very similar engine in many respects) - especially torque specs, grease/anti seize specs. The two things I would recommend to everyone doing it: 1) use a magnetic spark plug socket. Much better feel and no issues with rubber coming off. Well worth it to avoid cross threading. 2) get a tiny 1/4 torque wrench (type designed for bicycles). Fits almost as many places as a 1/4 wrench and allows you to torque to spec
Everyone thinks that working on a Ferrari is a thing from another world, but it's still pure mechanics, more than modern cars. I will subscribe your channel just because you are the first person who does it in a supercar with love and passion for mechanics I do not know anyone who changes the spark plugs or the engine oil of a Ferrari without being in the official store. Greetings from Portugal
@@normalguysupercar that's right, but it shows we can A. fix things others are scared to, and B. make stuff work in and out the garage.....I wrecked my harley 2 weeks ago (I know you dont wanna hear that shit, lol) but I still did my wife's brakes....WE RULE AND YOU ROCK!!!!
Cool video, I learned something new. I got here because I was curious about what plugs Ferrari uses. Your right about the spark plugs. People who don't know about cars don't understand. Many factors wear out plugs. Especially, high performance use. I own a Ford Crown Victoria Police. So long idling during patrolling, and high rpms during high speed emergencies is what wears out cop car plugs. The Ford Crown Victoria Police uses platinum plugs. So when used by police the platinum plugs don't last the 100,000 miles service life. Even though this car is retired, I still drive fast at full throttle sometimes, I'm an aggressive and spirited driver. It's not a Ferrari, but I love my police car. Also, you're using great plugs. The NGK laser iridium plugs are great plugs. And like you said, high rpms and high compression, which is high performance use will wear out plugs sooner. These NGK plugs are OEM plugs on the Mitsubishi Evolution X. I use to own an Evo X but film school, and work forced me to sell it, I couldn't afford it anymore. So now I own an affordable, and durable retired Ford Crown Victoria Police car. Ones I'm a successful filmmaker I'll own another Evo X. And just like you I'm a fan of Ferrari. I like your F430. I also want an F40 and a LaFerrari.
@@normalguysupercar Yes, correct sir. Especially, with a car like yours. I would be scared to get a check engine light or misfire in a Ferrari. I wouldn't want to worry about engine damage or failure. Ferrari engines are expensive, as I'm sure you know with your Ferrari experience. Although, the spark plugs needed for a high performance car like yours aren't cheap. The NGK laser iridium plugs you're using aren't cheap either. Depending on the seller they can go for $11 or more each, and since you need 8 that's almost $100 on just plugs. But you own a Ferrari so money isn't an issue. Out of curiosity. How much are the OEM plugs from Ferrari?
Jetco Torque Tools from California makes excellent ED Series Electronic Torque Wrenches. Best model for your spark plug job would be : ED-250i. Length is 11" and torque range is : 2.8-28 Nm or 2.1-21 ft.lb. . Accuracy is : +/-1%. Drive size is : 3/8". They used to be sold under Proto brand name. I hope you don't mind my suggestion. I just purchased two wrenches from them.Model is Revo but one of the wrenches with same range is 14" long.
Just done mine this morning. Second time on this car - much easier than the first time but thanks to the Italian designers that made the plugs so inaccessible. Good feeling though. Track rod ends next - maybe tomorrow with a NY day hangover!
8:27,Did you said that you put tiny bit of dielectric grease on electrode? Dielectric grease is insulator. Dielectric grease should be used only to coat thin layer inside of spark plug boots and ceramic part of plug. Dielectric grease provides high temperature lubrication on rubber,plastic and ceramic.
Yes I heard you say electrode too, but knew you meant the ceramic insulator only Good to clarify though for those that might be doing it for the first time
My son closed on his new home in Pflugerville just yesterday and should be moved from CA to Austin within the next three weeks. Hopefully, you two can link up one of these days. You have a lot in common........computer guys, car guys, about the same age, etc. The main difference between the two of you......he’s an Audi/Porsche guy, but loves Ferrari. He actually rented a 458 when he was in Miami a couple of years ago and drove down the Keys. Anyway.........another great video, Dan.
Hey Dan, I don't want Meg killing me Lol, but if you are doing something that requires both hands, maybe she can help with the camera. Or you can get one of those bendy tripods that you can kinda wrap around something to hold it in place. Either way, you'd have both your hands available for any challenging work.
I see the bike on the garage wall and wonder if you’ve ever thought about a park tool torque wrench. They make a small one that goes up to 10nm that might fit in that small space
Gotta love my 360 Modena, sparkplugs change is much, much easier. Nothing needing removing, just access the coils and plugs. Downside being the timing belts, of course...
Sir I just did my plugs at the beginning of summer and did not remove anything else expect coils prior to spark plugs. And I'm far from a professional DIY guy. Someone might remove side panels in order to gain more room but it was totally doable with panels in place. What I've watched your videos I've also noticed that the 360 seems to have much more room at the engine bay compared to 430, especially "lateral wise".
Next time you change plugs or are just curious, purchase an endoscope to look inside the cylinders. They are available at some auto part stores or Amazon has them as well. They're relatively inexpensive and some attach to your smart phone.
Yes I took it and many longer drives. It didn't drone much because of the higher pitch. The 458 actually has more drone than the 430 because the exhaust note is so much deeper.
Great job Dan. I enjoyed hearing that 430 engine roar on the way to cars and coffee this morning. I probably would have avoided following so close to you had I known all those loose tools are bouncing around in the engine bay! 😛
I don't know if I'd call it my roots, it's just getting colder out so it's much more tolerable to work on the car... :) Plus it's got some maintenance that's due.
@@Giggiyygooits strange because the change frequency on the 4200/gransport (very similar engine with cross plane instead of flat plane crank) is nowhere near as frequent, yet that still revs to 7500 - could that extra 1000 rpm really eat the plugs that often? Perhaps, but I went with denso iridium on mine in any case as an upgrade of sorts, and won't be changing them again for 100,000km (60,000 miles or so)
My 2007 F430 downshift is kinda slow even on race setting. If I am on 3rd (4000 rpm) and downshift to 2nd, it happens slowly as if there is some lag. The rpm drops to idle for like a sec before it rev matches to 2nd gear. I've watch your driving videos and notice whenever you down shift the rev match happens almost immediately. Any idea whats wrong with mine? Appreciate your thoughts.
@@juice760 There was an oil leak so I sent it to Ferrari and they told me it was coming from the flywheel oil seal. In order to get to the flywheel they had to open up the gearbox and they suggested to me to change the clutch since the gearbox is already opened. So I changed the clutch too and now the shifts are much faster.
The beautiful part of your videos is you working on a damn Ferrari a 300 thousand-dollar car and you making it look like you working on a Chevy so effortlessly cant wait to get my ferrari I'm looking as we speak.
The newest mustang gt 350 with the flat plane crank revs that high and it has high compression, no way they need to be replaced that frequently, iridium plugs will easily go 50k or more. Ferrari has you bamboozled if you think you have to replace them that often.
Dan are those carbon side panels an extra or are they a standard fitting on the 430, i want some for my 360. Also will you be going to the F1 GP? What the hell is that exhaust, never seen one like that? LOL how many tools are rattling around in the under tray :)
Bro that is one sick ass ride I can just imagine how much u pay for full coverage if I pay 1200 a month for my 2010 cl63 amg I should have just bought the 09 Lamborghini supperlagera
GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH!! question 1 my friend every when in khlm ihave to change the oil for the transmission in my FERRARI F430 SPIDER?,WHAT TYPE OF BEST OIL I MUST USE FOR BEST PERFOMANCE, ENGINE OIL AND TRANSMISSION OIL?tHANK YOU
We simply like your honest methods , a little tip buy yourself magnetic screw bit holders ,,, u never lose any bolts lol..........oh also you’re brave to hang up your bikes on the wall next to your pride and joy🤐😲😲😲
7:38,Spark plugs are barely tight? I can't believe that specified torque is 10 Newton Meters (7.4 Foot -Pounds). Specified torque for my Toyota Corolla is 24 Newton Meters (18 Foot -Pounds).
@@normalguysupercarto be fair, with light anti seize/grease torque specs need to be reduced about 30% as lubricated torque is higher - so it's really about the equivalent of 15Nm of dry torque spec. Which is pretty common for aluminium engines
There are a lot of rip offs on maintenance of high end cars. It does not take a Ferrari trained technician to change the oil or the plugs. Most wealthy owner just don't want to get dirty. I am curious as to the effect of DIY service on resale. I am sure your work is as good as a dealer ( don't get me started about dealer incompetence on my service visits ) but I wonder if it affects value when you resell.
I just noticed your Michigan Linux license plate on the wall. Are you a Linux user? I'm a Linux sysadmin with a baby Ferrari (Alfa 4c). Finny thing is, I live in PA but flew to Austin to buy the Alfa as it was hard finding my spec.
dielectric grease is insulator for electricity , spark plug gets it's ground from engine block So, never use dielectric grease in spark plug , better to used anti-seize with copper base. greeting from Saudi Arabia
Every time I change spark plugs I spray a light breeze of air down the spark plug hole way before removing it so no dust or dirt falls in the engine after taking the plug out. Just a recommendation. Not a necessity.
Normal Guy Supercar Ok gotcha. I work on a lot of planes and we use feeler gauges so I wasn’t sure if they were different in aviation as opposed to automotive.
You do not want to put anything on the front part of the electrode of a spark plug, if anything in the back where the coil boot contact the electrode it's fine just a little bit but not in the front, just on the threads a little of anti-size very little and not all the way to the top threads, besides water will never be able to acumulate on the front part of the electrode the temperatures in the combustion chamber where that part of the electrode lives are crazy hot so any water or moisture just evaporate so is unnecessary.
Dielectric grease ?! 🤦♂️ That will increase the earth electrode electrical resistance value to the car’s overall ground reference point ! You should apply a very thin coat of 2 stroke lube oil or a 5w30 thin layer of oil (ident to engine oil, for instance) on the thread.
@@normalguysupercar we've had a few 4:30 is at the shop lately it seems like the only problems we've had is this little of nitrogen canister that's on the right side of the engine bay that thing ends up leaking nitrogen after a little bit and the throwout bearing and I seems to be the only problems we've been having with those cars other than other than that they're pretty Bulletproof
I have a 328i BMW that I'm dreading. $400 for the valve cover assembly and it looks as crowded like your Ferrari. BUT, I have power tools and I drink beer too. LOL
@@normalguysupercar another idea for you is to get the fiberglass titanium wrap exhaust part ceramic coated inside and outside not the spray paint the professional stuff shop done PS l love to help others spend their money Lol
I cannot wait till i am about 48 years old to buy a Ferrari. I'll have to save 1500 per month for 10 years to put a nice down payment or pay cash for one.
1:45am, can't sleep, so I learned how to change Ferrari spark plugs. Great Video Dan!
Helping insomnia one plug at a time.
I’m watching this at 2:01am
Dan, the Ferrari spark plugs looked easy to install but here is a method that works good to prevent cross threading when the plug is in a difficult location or at a difficult angle. Get a length of heater hose or gas hose with an I.D, slightly smaller than the O.D. of the spark plug porcelain. Slide the hose on the plug and use the hose to insert the plug and get the threads started. I've done this for so long that now I always use this method even if the installation is super easy. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Good tip. 😎👍
I think the easiest way is actually using a magnetic spark plug socket instead - much better feel!
Thanks for this! It was useful for reference on many bits for changing plugs on my maserati 4200 gransport (very similar engine in many respects) - especially torque specs, grease/anti seize specs.
The two things I would recommend to everyone doing it:
1) use a magnetic spark plug socket. Much better feel and no issues with rubber coming off. Well worth it to avoid cross threading.
2) get a tiny 1/4 torque wrench (type designed for bicycles). Fits almost as many places as a 1/4 wrench and allows you to torque to spec
Good tips
Everyone thinks that working on a Ferrari is a thing from another world, but it's still pure mechanics, more than modern cars. I will subscribe your channel just because you are the first person who does it in a supercar with love and passion for mechanics I do not know anyone who changes the spark plugs or the engine oil of a Ferrari without being in the official store. Greetings from Portugal
Thanks! Yup, it's just a car! In fact, it's a pretty simple car.
@@normalguysupercaryep! The 4200 gransport is similar and these are fairly simple
😍 Ferrari vids.... 11k already. I’m calling it now 2019 is gonna be a big year for your channel!!
I sure hope so!!! That would be sweet!
from an IT manager to you, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!! I always tell people you dont know cause you never tackle it!!!.... Wrench every day BRO!!! Cliff
Haha yes! Nerds rule!
@@normalguysupercar that's right, but it shows we can A. fix things others are scared to, and B. make stuff work in and out the garage.....I wrecked my harley 2 weeks ago (I know you dont wanna hear that shit, lol) but I still did my wife's brakes....WE RULE AND YOU ROCK!!!!
Cool video, I learned something new. I got here because I was curious about what plugs Ferrari uses. Your right about the spark plugs. People who don't know about cars don't understand. Many factors wear out plugs. Especially, high performance use. I own a Ford Crown Victoria Police. So long idling during patrolling, and high rpms during high speed emergencies is what wears out cop car plugs. The Ford Crown Victoria Police uses platinum plugs. So when used by police the platinum plugs don't last the 100,000 miles service life. Even though this car is retired, I still drive fast at full throttle sometimes, I'm an aggressive and spirited driver. It's not a Ferrari, but I love my police car. Also, you're using great plugs. The NGK laser iridium plugs are great plugs. And like you said, high rpms and high compression, which is high performance use will wear out plugs sooner. These NGK plugs are OEM plugs on the Mitsubishi Evolution X. I use to own an Evo X but film school, and work forced me to sell it, I couldn't afford it anymore. So now I own an affordable, and durable retired Ford Crown Victoria Police car. Ones I'm a successful filmmaker I'll own another Evo X. And just like you I'm a fan of Ferrari. I like your F430. I also want an F40 and a LaFerrari.
Indeed! There are many factors for plug life. And they aren't terrible expensive to replace so better safe than sorry.
@@normalguysupercar Yes, correct sir. Especially, with a car like yours. I would be scared to get a check engine light or misfire in a Ferrari. I wouldn't want to worry about engine damage or failure. Ferrari engines are expensive, as I'm sure you know with your Ferrari experience. Although, the spark plugs needed for a high performance car like yours aren't cheap. The NGK laser iridium plugs you're using aren't cheap either. Depending on the seller they can go for $11 or more each, and since you need 8 that's almost $100 on just plugs. But you own a Ferrari so money isn't an issue. Out of curiosity. How much are the OEM plugs from Ferrari?
Seeing you work on your Ferrari has given me the confidence to work on my corvette. I got some basic car knowledge and comon sense so why not.
Do it! :)
I dig that LINUX license plate.
I'm in that segment of the industry as well.
Nerds ftw.
Jetco Torque Tools from California makes excellent ED Series Electronic Torque Wrenches.
Best model for your spark plug job would be : ED-250i.
Length is 11" and torque range is : 2.8-28 Nm or 2.1-21 ft.lb. .
Accuracy is : +/-1%. Drive size is : 3/8". They used to be sold under Proto brand name.
I hope you don't mind my suggestion. I just purchased two wrenches from them.Model is Revo but one of the wrenches with same range is 14" long.
The suggestion is welcome. 😁
Just done mine this morning. Second time on this car - much easier than the first time but thanks to the Italian designers that made the plugs so inaccessible. Good feeling though. Track rod ends next - maybe tomorrow with a NY day hangover!
Haha awesome! The plugs weren't too bad. At least you can get to them easily once the side panels are off.
8:27,Did you said that you put tiny bit of dielectric grease on electrode?
Dielectric grease is insulator. Dielectric grease should be used only to coat thin layer inside of spark plug boots and ceramic part of plug.
Dielectric grease provides high temperature lubrication on rubber,plastic and ceramic.
On the ceramic insulator
Yes I heard you say electrode too, but knew you meant the ceramic insulator only
Good to clarify though for those that might be doing it for the first time
My son closed on his new home in Pflugerville just yesterday and should be moved from CA to Austin within the next three weeks. Hopefully, you two can link up one of these days. You have a lot in common........computer guys, car guys, about the same age, etc. The main difference between the two of you......he’s an Audi/Porsche guy, but loves Ferrari. He actually rented a 458 when he was in Miami a couple of years ago and drove down the Keys.
Anyway.........another great video, Dan.
Very cool. Make sure he goes to C&C at COTA. It's awesome. Tell him welcome to Austin!
nothing wrong with NGK I use them in every motor I touch awesome vid nice to see someone saving money and doing maintenance!
They make good plugs. Just make sure they're real! 😁
Hey Dan, I don't want Meg killing me Lol, but if you are doing something that requires both hands, maybe she can help with the camera. Or you can get one of those bendy tripods that you can kinda wrap around something to hold it in place. Either way, you'd have both your hands available for any challenging work.
I actually use one of those bendy tripods... There just wasn't room or anything to hang it on. Meg's not really a big fan of being a camerawoman.
I see the bike on the garage wall and wonder if you’ve ever thought about a park tool torque wrench. They make a small one that goes up to 10nm that might fit in that small space
Interesting idea. Hmm
Gotta love my 360 Modena, sparkplugs change is much, much easier. Nothing needing removing, just access the coils and plugs. Downside being the timing belts, of course...
Oh, I didn't know you don't have to pull off the panels on the sides. I suppose I need to look closer at a 360 next time I see one.
Sir I just did my plugs at the beginning of summer and did not remove anything else expect coils prior to spark plugs. And I'm far from a professional DIY guy. Someone might remove side panels in order to gain more room but it was totally doable with panels in place. What I've watched your videos I've also noticed that the 360 seems to have much more room at the engine bay compared to 430, especially "lateral wise".
Gadne92 360 is timing belt engine ,this has put me off buying them
Belt change is easier than a 355 lol
Easy, once you get the side panels off. Changing plugs on my 1974 Trans Am with a 455...now that was fun! But then, they didn't cost $150 a set!
Those 455s are really wide. I had an Olds cutlass with a 455 and that's a huge motor.
Next time you change plugs or are just curious, purchase an endoscope to look inside the cylinders. They are available at some auto part stores or Amazon has them as well. They're relatively inexpensive and some attach to your smart phone.
You know, just because it would be kinda cool, I will definitely do that.
A shout out on the first video using it would be great! But I won't send you cinnamon rolls....those things never make it out of the kitchen.
Haha! Yeah, they never make it very long in my possession either.
So off topic questions.
Did you ever take the 430 on a long road trip does that exhaust drone get annoyed when cruising
Yes I took it and many longer drives. It didn't drone much because of the higher pitch. The 458 actually has more drone than the 430 because the exhaust note is so much deeper.
Great job Dan. I enjoyed hearing that 430 engine roar on the way to cars and coffee this morning. I probably would have avoided following so close to you had I known all those loose tools are bouncing around in the engine bay! 😛
Ha! I'm just adding to the paint chips. :)
Good video, glad to see you are getting back to your roots.
I don't know if I'd call it my roots, it's just getting colder out so it's much more tolerable to work on the car... :) Plus it's got some maintenance that's due.
Good video as always. I always use a little anti-seize on the spark glug threads. Have not done this yet on the Evora.
Yeah, it's a good idea given if they get all tight in there, you could damage the heads and be up a shit creek!
How much do those coil packs run
My 2007 Honda Civic Si revs up to 8000 rpm too, basically a Ferrari right? 😉
New subscriber!
Minus 4 cylinders...
Normal Guy Supercar and 300HP
I have an s2000 that revs to almost 9k, spark plugs are good for 100k miles. Eh, I'd still do em as often as Ferrari says.
maybe you can call it a Japari for Japanese ferrari.
@@Giggiyygooits strange because the change frequency on the 4200/gransport (very similar engine with cross plane instead of flat plane crank) is nowhere near as frequent, yet that still revs to 7500 - could that extra 1000 rpm really eat the plugs that often?
Perhaps, but I went with denso iridium on mine in any case as an upgrade of sorts, and won't be changing them again for 100,000km (60,000 miles or so)
great vid, Dan. How about one on the Gran Turismo plugs?
Dan are all the bolts for the engine-bay panels the same. if so what size bots did you get. I want to do that as well.
No, there's 2 sizes. I think the long ones are 50mm and the short ones are 20 or 25mm.
ok thanks dan =)
My 2007 F430 downshift is kinda slow even on race setting. If I am on 3rd (4000 rpm) and downshift to 2nd, it happens slowly as if there is some lag. The rpm drops to idle for like a sec before it rev matches to 2nd gear. I've watch your driving videos and notice whenever you down shift the rev match happens almost immediately. Any idea whats wrong with mine? Appreciate your thoughts.
Hmm, I'm not sure why it would be slow. Seems like maybe more F1 pressure. Perhaps the accumulator has low pressure.
Post this on Ferrari.Chat and someone will know what to do.
Thanks, I'll get on it.
Take it to Ferrari and get it looked at 👍
@@juice760 There was an oil leak so I sent it to Ferrari and they told me it was coming from the flywheel oil seal. In order to get to the flywheel they had to open up the gearbox and they suggested to me to change the clutch since the gearbox is already opened. So I changed the clutch too and now the shifts are much faster.
Do you have any idea why the scrolls were all rusted?
Time? Humidity? No idea.
Should be sleeping and getting rested for work in a couple hours, but instead somehow ended up learning how to do spark plugs in a Ferrari. Thank you
Hah! Fell down the rabbit hole.
The beautiful part of your videos is you working on a damn Ferrari a 300 thousand-dollar car and you making it look like you working on a Chevy so effortlessly cant wait to get my ferrari I'm looking as we speak.
Hah it's still just nuts and bolts. 😁
Dan, do you have a link for the Service Manual you accessed on your phone?
Well, not really a link. I kinda got it from a friend. 😎
Can you share where we can get the service manual
“I don’t wanna hear any of that shit, i just wanna change my spark plugs” omg lol 😂
It's true. I always get shit.
My bmw m3’s v8 Revs to 8400 rpm, should I be changing them that often too?
Depends if they plugs last that long or not.
The newest mustang gt 350 with the flat plane crank revs that high and it has high compression, no way they need to be replaced that frequently, iridium plugs will easily go 50k or more. Ferrari has you bamboozled if you think you have to replace them that often.
Probably true. Either way I'm not gonna risk it.
nice job! looks super easy... almost time to change the plugs on my QPS with the cousin F136 engine ;)
Hopefully yours has as much room to get to them, if so it should be easy.
Dan are those carbon side panels an extra or are they a standard fitting on the 430, i want some for my 360. Also will you be going to the F1 GP? What the hell is that exhaust, never seen one like that? LOL how many tools are rattling around in the under tray :)
The carbon panels are aftermarket. I will be at F1 this year for sure! And there's got to be at least 5 tools floating around on that panel. LOL!!
Normal Guy Supercar Go Lewis, I was a staunch Schumi supporter till he left then Lewis all the way, yes I am a traitor. ☺️
What did you use to clean up the road gunk?
Depends what type of gunk and where it is. On the engine I used engine degreaser and water with rags.
what service manual you use?
The Ferrari service manual
Engines like new oil and plugs makes them happy, just think if the sparkplug tip broke and the damage it can do. Good for you.
Dear science that would be expensive
Bro that is one sick ass ride I can just imagine how much u pay for full coverage if I pay 1200 a month for my 2010 cl63 amg I should have just bought the 09 Lamborghini supperlagera
It's not too bad. About $2k/year
Love your vids man...keep em coming!!!!
Thanks! I will!
as for your bolts, try using stainless steel bolts, they never rust, the allen buttonhead will rust over time
Yeah, I just need to find something black so it doesn't stick out...
Go with Titanium bolts, sort of black and used in aerospace. Stainless has to be Type 300 otherwise they will slightly corrode (marine usage).
Great video, thank you.
GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH!! question 1 my friend every when in khlm ihave to change the oil for the transmission in my FERRARI F430 SPIDER?,WHAT TYPE OF BEST OIL I MUST USE FOR BEST PERFOMANCE, ENGINE OIL AND TRANSMISSION OIL?tHANK YOU
Pennzoil euro platinum or shell
Great tips for any car! thx!
You're welcome!
My car revs to 8,200 and has 10:1 compression! Haha but it also has 365,000 miles. I run copper plugs and change them every 10K to 15K miles.
So similar problem it sounds like. :)
That copper is an asshole.
Did your 430 come with a tool kit like the old school Ferraris did back in the day?
Yup. But mines in bad shape.
new to the channel i love it keep up the good work
Thanks!
We simply like your honest methods , a little tip buy yourself magnetic screw bit holders ,,, u never lose any bolts lol..........oh also you’re brave to hang up your bikes on the wall next to your pride and joy🤐😲😲😲
I have magnetic things but they wouldn't fit... 😭
Normal Guy Supercar u can get magnetic torx or Allen bits on ebay
@@normalguysupercarget a magnetiser/demagnetiser. Should help some.
Hi Dan, another great video thanks for making 👍
You're welcome
7:38,Spark plugs are barely tight?
I can't believe that specified torque is 10 Newton Meters (7.4 Foot -Pounds).
Specified torque for my Toyota Corolla is 24 Newton Meters (18 Foot -Pounds).
Yup. I was shocked it was so low.
@@normalguysupercarto be fair, with light anti seize/grease torque specs need to be reduced about 30% as lubricated torque is higher - so it's really about the equivalent of 15Nm of dry torque spec. Which is pretty common for aluminium engines
There are a lot of rip offs on maintenance of high end cars. It does not take a Ferrari trained technician to change the oil or the plugs. Most wealthy owner just don't want to get dirty. I am curious as to the effect of DIY service on resale. I am sure your work is as good as a dealer ( don't get me started about dealer incompetence on my service visits ) but I wonder if it affects value when you resell.
Having a paper trail is certainly of value, but it's hard to quantify exactly how much value.
I just noticed your Michigan Linux license plate on the wall. Are you a Linux user? I'm a Linux sysadmin with a baby Ferrari (Alfa 4c). Finny thing is, I live in PA but flew to Austin to buy the Alfa as it was hard finding my spec.
I use Linux for our servers. I figure it helped pay for the cars...
dielectric grease is insulator for electricity , spark plug gets it's ground from engine block So, never use dielectric grease in spark plug , better to used anti-seize with copper base. greeting from Saudi Arabia
Not on the threads, on the ceramic so it doesn't let water in the boot.
By the way, regarding an earlier video of yours in which you received a citation for having your REAR wheels on the stop line, the cop was right.
Doesn't mean he isn't an asshole.
@@normalguysupercarindeed
Every time I change spark plugs I spray a light breeze of air down the spark plug hole way before removing it so no dust or dirt falls in the engine after taking the plug out. Just a recommendation. Not a necessity.
Interesting idea. I like it.
Bmw says to do this on tis
Loving the Eddy Grant!
Thanks!
I thought they were called feeler guages? Or are they just called different stuff
I think you're correct.
Normal Guy Supercar Ok gotcha. I work on a lot of planes and we use feeler gauges so I wasn’t sure if they were different in aviation as opposed to automotive.
Your videos are awesome!
Thanks!
I always wanted a 430 but you changed my mind thanks I’ll just get a new car ♿️💯✅
Haha OK
I did this with an xkr and xk and it was more then me buying a new one 🤷🏿♂️
Props for Eddie Grant in the intro!
Haha I love when people note the intro song.
You do not want to put anything on the front part of the electrode of a spark plug, if anything in the back where the coil boot contact the electrode it's fine just a little bit but not in the front, just on the threads a little of anti-size very little and not all the way to the top threads, besides water will never be able to acumulate on the front part of the electrode the temperatures in the combustion chamber where that part of the electrode lives are crazy hot so any water or moisture just evaporate so is unnecessary.
Agreed
How many miles on it
Now it's almost at 50k
How much would a Ferrari dealership charge for this? Also what are the OEM spark plugs in the F430?
I have no idea on the cost, but I'm guessing over $1k. The OEM are the same ones.
@@normalguysupercar holy shit $1000 hahaha
My maserati dealership is a lot more reasonable. I doubt they'd charge me more than $500 for spark plugs
Dielectric grease ?! 🤦♂️ That will increase the earth electrode electrical resistance value to the car’s overall ground reference point ! You should apply a very thin coat of 2 stroke lube oil or a 5w30 thin layer of oil (ident to engine oil, for instance) on the thread.
Good tip on the oil.
Normal Guy Supercar 😂
Have you had any shifting problems yet?
Nope. Not since replacing the battery.
@@normalguysupercar we've had a few 4:30 is at the shop lately it seems like the only problems we've had is this little of nitrogen canister that's on the right side of the engine bay that thing ends up leaking nitrogen after a little bit and the throwout bearing and I seems to be the only problems we've been having with those cars other than other than that they're pretty Bulletproof
90k Ferrari but no phone stand. 😂 love your videos btw
I don't want a phone stand.
Normal Guy Supercar it’d help when you’re deep the Ferrari though, instead of doing things one handed
i saw your car at the Car and coffee
Cool! Luckily it didn't melt in the rain.
4:22 my life in 2 seconds
Yes! Another how to!
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My Q60 revs up to 8000 rpm and I'm running stock plugs right now
It really bothers me that weld isn't quite centered, but I'm a welder
Well, experts are going to notice things that require an expert eye. :)
Running those on my GLI Mark 6 Jetta lol
They are good plugs
The s2000 revs to 9k and has the same compression ratio but the spark plugs need to be changed every 100k miles
Liked and subbed,,, this would be me if I could ever ever ever afford a Ferrari
Heck yeah! DIY!
How do you feel about valve cover gasket changes on this...??? LOL LOL
I'm gonna have to do them at some point... Mine is leaking a little.
I have a 328i BMW that I'm dreading. $400 for the valve cover assembly and it looks as crowded like your Ferrari. BUT, I have power tools and I drink beer too. LOL
This reminds me it's time to do plugs and wires on my C5.
I think I'm going to get the cat's cut off and get it tuned😊
I endorse this plan.
Give your neighbor a ride in the ferrari:-) the rusted bolts use apple cider vineagar then zinc plate its real ez to do
Interesting idea, I may give that a try.
@@normalguysupercar another idea for you is to get the fiberglass titanium wrap exhaust part ceramic coated inside and outside not the spray paint the professional stuff shop done PS l love to help others spend their money Lol
How much would that cost at the Dealer to do that ? $1,000 ?
Probably somewhere around there. Certainly at least $500.
Yeah. The dealer charges full price for the spark plugs plus their labor rate.
Hope u shared the buns?
Hmm, no. I snarfed them down.
My ae86 revs to 8200 rpms and compression is 12:1
i got the SMA reference ;)
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You ready for cars and coffee if it isn't raining?
Yup!
Nothing says 458 like needing to replace spark plugs
Ha! I'm sure the 458 needs them just as frequently.
I cannot wait till i am about 48 years old to buy a Ferrari. I'll have to save 1500 per month for 10 years to put a nice down payment or pay cash for one.
Thanks because this makes working on Ferrari's not intimidating.
You're welcome. The 430 has been very easy to work on so far.
Ferrari need to scare children at Halloween time.
Hmmm, yes. I like this.
Hey Dan I've just subscribed today to help you get the 458, love the channel.👍🇺🇸
Fantastic! Thank you!
You need magnetic tools. Makes like easier
I have some.
Honda s2000 revs to 9k. I think it calls for spark plugs at 100k. Sounds like ferrari setting stupid standards because its a ‘supercar’
When the engine costs more than a Honda s2k, why take the risk on not changing them?
Normal Guy Supercar
Facts.
I ckd 490 hp
From the factory
Just buy a corvette and there not as expensive.
And nowhere near as fun.
Yeah true but corvettes are mass produced sh!t Boxes and Ferrari's are a piece of art.
They are or abbreviated they're. Ahh, I was raised by a teacher and simple crap like this bothers me.
@@studog05 you would be a barrel of fun at dinner wouldn't you