Help please - Spark Plug Changing

[Terry172]

Hi I own a ph1 172 (W reg) and was wondering if someone on here could post up a step by step guide on how to change the spark plugs myself so that I can print it off and follow while doing it?

Help will be much appreciated

 

[The Hoff]

Pretty easy mate, need to take the plenham off, and all becomes clear

 

[Terry172]

Plenham = inlet manifold right?

How easy is it to take that off?

 

[edde]

Easy got get to PM me your address I'll send you a file on the 172 stuff.

 

[cleo]

Hi, I attempted this on my mk2 172, got all the tools an what no and started the task, however I got stuck removing 2 cables to the plenham. I have a pic which shows the approx location of the cables that dont seem easy to remove, the red ones I have taken off no probs, although the purple lines are 2 cables which dont seem to have clips (I dont know if these are data, air cables or tubes, im not very technical) many thanks..

 

[MARK A]

The plastic plugs have little release buttons/clips on them! If I recall the 'purple' marked hoes are just push on, pull off jobbies! I fitted my plugs last week and had no problems. There really isn't anything complicated! Anything that has a release clip will need that pushing before it will come off, anything else should just pull off by hand if I recall!! I'll have a proper look fo you later if you're still stuck!! Just be carefull not to over tighten the plugs back into the block!! Also, the leads can be a bit of a tug to get off of the plugs but no more so than any other car. When re-fitting the plenum make sure you get the leads tucked neatly under it else you won't be able to locate the plenum! It's really easy though mate

 

[Neil G]

Easy job

Be carefull when putting the plenum back on again not to overtighten and strip threads.

 

[Plodwyn]

Any idea of the torque settings?

 

[edde]

Any idea of the torque settings?

11NM ± 0.2