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Engine Sparkplugs?

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by exolyte, Dec 28, 2004.

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    exolyte Guest

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    pop off ur engine cover. also u'll need a spark-plug remover to take em out. o ya and if u touch one while ur cars on. u will die.
    exolyte, Dec 28, 2004
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    Sparkplugs?

    Rollin a 2000 Corolla Ce with VVTI engine. i was just wondering, do these babys use spark plugs? i was thinking about changing them but when i went over and popped the hood i didnt see no sparkplugs...? if they do have plugs where would they b located?
    KhmerProduction, Dec 28, 2004
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    be nice. there was a time when u didn't even know what a sparkplug is. whats wrong with asking a question as long as ur polite. check out my sig.
    exolyte, Dec 29, 2004
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    *attention whore anyone?*

    you realize that your sig is just as annoying as a "cynical" or "rude" post, right?

    not to be rude, but.. if you're offended this easily, leave..
    CivicEater, Dec 29, 2004
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    2krolla New Member

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    Do they use spark plugs? Are you serious?...LMAO
    Im not even going to grant you an answer. Sell your car and get you a bike.
    2krolla, Dec 29, 2004
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    and when he says bike, he means bicycle.. motorcycles have spark plugs too.

    but to be helpful... unless you have over 100K you don't really need to replace your plugs.

    if you want to, they're Denso IK16's

    www.ebay.com
    CivicEater, Dec 29, 2004
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    You need to remove the plastic cover off the engine first.
    Vamp, Dec 29, 2004
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    yeah, toyota had to get "fancy" by putting sparkplugs in there!
    d_samurai, Dec 29, 2004
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    Barnacules 100101101011011

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    Not all cars have Spark Plugs. Quit hating :)
    Barnacules, Dec 30, 2004
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    gasoline powered car without spark plug. name one
    CivicEater, Dec 30, 2004
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    Who said anything about Gasoline? There are cars that are Diesel & Electric. There are actually quite a few cars that run on Diesel now that looks just like the gasoline versions (VW Bug, Merc, etc). Anyways... :)
    Barnacules, Dec 30, 2004
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    well, diesel cars have glowplugs....
    CivicEater, Dec 30, 2004
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    VW TDI too :)
    Barnacules, Dec 30, 2004
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    uhh yeah, tdi = diesel
    CivicEater, Dec 30, 2004
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    Barnacules 100101101011011

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    Yeah but those are GlowPlugs :) We're talking about SparkPlugs. Anyways I was just pointing out that not everyone knows everything about cars and dissing on them to make yourself feel like your smart makes you look more like an idiot :)
    Barnacules, Dec 30, 2004
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    holy fucking shit. flameflameflame. it was a ridiculous question, and internal combustion engines all have sparkplugs or something analagous to them.

    toyota uses direct ignition, so the spark plugs are underneath the engine cover, underneath those four black plastic things (coil packs, for toyota direct ignition).
    James, Dec 30, 2004
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    civic!
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    Haha...name one:
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    how am i being an attention whore? hows my sig being rude? if it really bugs you that much ill take it off.
    exolyte, Dec 30, 2004
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    No flaming over here. But the question was kinda funny!


    Welcome Noobie!
    03redfire cobra, Dec 31, 2004
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    Yeah flaming sucks.
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    LOL!! Good one, d_samurai...
    Considering Toyota's intricate Independent Direct Ignition System hid away under flat plastic cover, one could have some compassion for KhmerProduction... He was in fact thinking about changing them, but when hood was popped, no sparkplugs were seen...? "if they do have plugs where would they b located?"
    As kindly stated, they are in fact under plastic engine cover, under 4 coil packs which are part of the sparkplug boots... just twist and pull after removing hold-down bolts.
    While you're at it, why not upgrade to NGK's Iridium IX with 6mm centre electrode, and taper cut ground electrode?
    (NGK# BKR5EIX-11) http://www.ngkspark.com.au/feature_product.html
    dominator, Jan 1, 2005
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    i use the NGK platnum plugs. their iridium IX is equally effective and cheaper. :)

    PS: you might want to let your engine cool down before attempting to change your plugs. also, you might want to go buy some tools before attempting it too. When you remove the ignition coils...the plugs will be lodge deep within your engine. The socket size that fits the plugs ...i think is a 14mm.

    good luck.
    sins, Jan 1, 2005
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    you should put your stock plugs back in.

    you should use only iridiums in the 00+ 1zz-fes
    James, Jan 4, 2005
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