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Hi,

I want to change the 4 spark plugs in my 1995 Accord LX.

I noticed how deep the plugs are recessed, and am not sure about how to do
it.

A special spark plug tool is what I need, of course...

My question is this a complicated task if I get the right spark plug tool ?

And, are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when
changing the plugs ?

Is it necessary to vacuum or blowout the plug holes before removing them to
prevent debris from falling into the holes ?

I've never replaced the plugs myself and don't want to screw it up...

Thanks for any info

Mom's car is a "95 LX. I use a 5/8'' plug socket on a 6'' extension.
Sometimes the plug will slip out of the socket when it's ready to lift
out of the hole. I have a foot long piece of gas line hose that slips
over the end of the plug to reach it out. If there is evidence of motor
oil on the threads of the old plugs, the valve cover gaskets need to be replaced.
Use N.G.K. or Nipon-Denso plugs, and they will be set to the correct
gap. (1.1 mm ) There is a metal "crush" washer on the new plugs. Tighten
them by hand until you feel the washer contacts the head, and then
tighten another half to three quarter turn with the wrench.
Do them one at a time, so the wires don't end up on the wrong plug.
Good Luck! bob

djs239 wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I want to change the 4 spark plugs in my 1995 Accord LX.
>
> I noticed how deep the plugs are recessed, and am not sure about how to do
> it.
>
> A special spark plug tool is what I need, of course...
>
> My question is this a complicated task if I get the right spark plug tool ?
>
> And, are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when
> changing the plugs ?
>
> Is it necessary to vacuum or blowout the plug holes before removing them to
> prevent debris from falling into the holes ?
>
> I've never replaced the plugs myself and don't want to screw it up...
>
> Thanks for any info

Definitely a good idea to blowout the recesses before removing the plugs.
Most "spark plug" sockets have a rubber insert to grab the plug.
When you put the new plug in, use the plug socket and extension without the
handle to get the plug started. Then attach the handle and tighten as N.E
Ohio Bob says.
You should put some kind of anti-seize compound on the new plug threads to
make it easier to remove when you change plugs again.

Good Luck. Bearman


"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:4011BFD3.155B86C7@neo.rr.com...
> Mom's car is a "95 LX. I use a 5/8'' plug socket on a 6'' extension.
> Sometimes the plug will slip out of the socket when it's ready to lift
> out of the hole. I have a foot long piece of gas line hose that slips
> over the end of the plug to reach it out. If there is evidence of motor
> oil on the threads of the old plugs, the valve cover gaskets need to be
replaced.
> Use N.G.K. or Nipon-Denso plugs, and they will be set to the correct
> gap. (1.1 mm ) There is a metal "crush" washer on the new plugs. Tighten
> them by hand until you feel the washer contacts the head, and then
> tighten another half to three quarter turn with the wrench.
> Do them one at a time, so the wires don't end up on the wrong plug.
> Good Luck! bob
>
> djs239 wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I want to change the 4 spark plugs in my 1995 Accord LX.
> >
> > I noticed how deep the plugs are recessed, and am not sure about how to
do
> > it.
> >
> > A special spark plug tool is what I need, of course...
> >
> > My question is this a complicated task if I get the right spark plug
tool ?
> >
> > And, are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when
> > changing the plugs ?
> >
> > Is it necessary to vacuum or blowout the plug holes before removing
them to
> > prevent debris from falling into the holes ?
> >
> > I've never replaced the plugs myself and don't want to screw it up...
> >
> > Thanks for any info

Thanks, guys..great info...now I the confidence to do it.

"bearman" <noyb@home.com> wrote in message
news:-N6dnSUqbPKrCI_dRVn-hg@comcast.com...
>
> Definitely a good idea to blowout the recesses before removing the plugs.
> Most "spark plug" sockets have a rubber insert to grab the plug.
> When you put the new plug in, use the plug socket and extension without
the
> handle to get the plug started. Then attach the handle and tighten as N.E
> Ohio Bob says.
> You should put some kind of anti-seize compound on the new plug threads to
> make it easier to remove when you change plugs again.
>
> Good Luck. Bearman
>
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:4011BFD3.155B86C7@neo.rr.com...
> > Mom's car is a "95 LX. I use a 5/8'' plug socket on a 6'' extension.
> > Sometimes the plug will slip out of the socket when it's ready to lift
> > out of the hole. I have a foot long piece of gas line hose that slips
> > over the end of the plug to reach it out. If there is evidence of motor
> > oil on the threads of the old plugs, the valve cover gaskets need to be
> replaced.
> > Use N.G.K. or Nipon-Denso plugs, and they will be set to the correct
> > gap. (1.1 mm ) There is a metal "crush" washer on the new plugs. Tighten
> > them by hand until you feel the washer contacts the head, and then
> > tighten another half to three quarter turn with the wrench.
> > Do them one at a time, so the wires don't end up on the wrong plug.
> > Good Luck! bob
> >
> > djs239 wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I want to change the 4 spark plugs in my 1995 Accord LX.
> > >
> > > I noticed how deep the plugs are recessed, and am not sure about how
to
> do
> > > it.
> > >
> > > A special spark plug tool is what I need, of course...
> > >
> > > My question is this a complicated task if I get the right spark plug
> tool ?
> > >
> > > And, are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when
> > > changing the plugs ?
> > >
> > > Is it necessary to vacuum or blowout the plug holes before removing
> them to
> > > prevent debris from falling into the holes ?
> > >
> > > I've never replaced the plugs myself and don't want to screw it up...
> > >
> > > Thanks for any info
>
>