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10-15-2009, 03:14 PM

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To anyone who has done the plugs and spent a whole afternoon cursing, would it have been worth the $240 (2 hours labor) to have a mechanic do it?

So, Does this means you wont change mine for me?

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10-15-2009, 03:20 PM

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So, Does this means you wont change mine for me?

Ha!

Just install that short shifter already buddy!

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10-15-2009, 04:37 PM

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It was worth the trouble. I'm sure it won't take as long on my 2nd time around. Having done it and knowing the tools needed helps. You may find an ignition boot cracked, so be prepared for that.
Unless their a cute redhead, I wouldn't offer to change plugs for anyone.

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10-16-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1999Porsche911

The industry's official name of what you call the "grounding strap" is "ground electrode" From Champion to Bosch. You need to move outside your "circle" more often.

Im such a jerk, but your beloved NGK plugs you always talk about even call them " ground straps" along with "ground electrode".

http://www.ngk.com/sparkplug411.asp?...d+strap&mfid=1

I guess my circle isn't so bad after all

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10-16-2009, 08:27 AM

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I was not responding to you calling them ground straps, but rather you stating that they were not electrodes. Your statement was: "Oh and guys, its ground straps, not electrodes when it comes to single or multiples. Plugs only have one electrode."

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10-16-2009, 08:45 AM

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My bad, I thought you meant it is never referred to as a grounding strap. I figured I should ask for my education money back if it wasn't.

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10-18-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by peavynation

Haa! You guys are pretty funny. I can see both sides of your stories, and being an EE, I should have been super specific and said "multi ground-electrode".

I need to do this soon too. What's this magnetic socket I keep hearing about? I assume Suncoast or Pelican has it?

Let me know when you decide to do yours... I'd be happy to come over to give you an unsophisticated hand and hopefully pickup some tips (like dropping the cans) for when I go to do mine. I'm in San Diego too.

Rudy

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