im at 75,000 miles and i havent changed my plugs when the dealership told me their price to do it and said no way and i have been putting it off everyday since im just going to try to do it myself this is going to be my first time im going to tear into an engine anyone know why the ngk wires are so cheap, is it worth it to get the magnecores? im definitely going with denso for the plugs
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Why does this topic come up every freakin week. Its not rocket science people. It's a simple Intake plenum. I could pull a heater core out of a 78 Cordova faster than some of you people can change plugs! Just don't go into it thinking it is so horible.
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I guess I take for granted I always have the right tool for the job. It makes a difference. Still though, its an intake. Its not like your pulling a clutch.Clipse3GT said:This is last weeks topic...
Every car is different, so it different from car to car how hard it is to get bolts off. Its not that its hard, its a hastle.
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Just try and remember, not everyone is going to be as mechanically inclined as you are. You have to remember maybe some people on here are looking to save alot of $$$ in labor by tackling this job and yes, its something physically they can do, but theres always going to be apprehension the first time. I would be fairly certain your first time for any major job you were a little intimidated or not too sure, so show just a little bit of compassionStratus_R/T said:
I dont blame others from asking advice and getting help on here. Ya, it would be much easier to let the dealer or shop do it for $500-$600.
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Oh I understand you there, I guess I take some things for grantedTHE_SilverBullet said:Just try and remember, not everyone is going to be as mechanically inclined as you are. You have to remember maybe some people on here are looking to save alot of $$$ in labor by tackling this job and yes, its something physically they can do, but theres always going to be apprehension the first time. I would be fairly certain your first time for any major job you were a little intimidated or not too sure, so show just a little bit of compassion
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:twothumb: just wish I was very mechanically inclined, so I could have and would have saved alot of $$$ in labor too, but Im slowly learning more and more, and alot if it comes from reading the site here!Stratus_R/T said:Oh I understand you there, I guess I take some things for granted
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Yup, labor is the most expensive part of car modding. But, if you can do 90% of things yourself than you save a lot of $$$. Somethings such as transmission and internals most of the time have to get done by a shop, since an average joe wont have all the tools to even work on them. But, if you can do a lot yourself, you will save up thousands in the end.
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Yes labor is expensive. Thats what keeps me in buisness :yesway: . Sometimes the best way to learn about a car though is to do it yourself. I'm always open to help someone out with thier car, but I won't do it for them. I like to see people learn what I know rather than pay me to just do it for them. I agree with you on transmissions though, LOL I have thousands of $ in tools just for doing engines and transmissions. Those are my two favorite things to build :twothumb:Clipse3GT said:
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