Hi guys,
I hope everyone has had a good holiday and a start to the new year.

My car is in storage ('99 cab with 57k), but wanted to start getting parts for the 60k tune-up.

I have done a search and have a question. Sounds like some people just go ahead and change the coils while they are doing it, but what about the spark plug connectors?
I plan on doing the tubes with new o-rings along with the plugs, but didn't know if you had to do the connectors also.

I'm still up in the air on doing the coils as I haven't had any issues so far.

Any thoughts?

Thanks
Zenski1

 

Zenski New coils come with the new connectors. I would advise if your going to do the plugs that you also change the coils at the same time but that is totally up to you. Click here to view our ignition options.

 

A 99? You may as well order up and do it right. Plenty of DIY's out there for this. You can do it!

 

Some people only change coils if they see cracks in them when changing the plugs. They can be a cause for CEL/misfire also. I had mine done with plugs and a 60K service (I knew 2 had small cracks developing), but had it done at 70K. I was getting a CEL before the service but everything was great after the service. Car is in storage but am itching to drive.
Good luck.

 

To answer your original question iirc the connectors are part of the coil packs on the 99 but separate on other MY's. I could be wrong but I think you just need the coils, sleeves, o-rings and plugs to do an overhaul.

 

Thanks, I think I will change the coils as long as I'm doing the rest.

I'm trying to do as much as I can myself and this site really helps.

I'm with you on the storage thing... still have a few months to go before I can even think about getting it out.

Zenski

 

Pelican and a few others are a great source for parts and info.

 

Hearing you guys talking about wainting a few months before getting yours out of storage makes me thankful for living in the warm & sunny (generally) South!

 

Hi Guys, quick question. What's up with the $50 grease for the spark plug tube seals? Do you really need it or can you use some other kind of grease.

Zenski

 

morning guys,
I finally was able to get the car out of storage this last weekend and I have to say the ride home was great (last ride was Thanksgiving). Anyway got her home and took the hard top off and when I tried to put the soft top up the passenger window starting grinding and then wouldn't go up. Good old window regulator went (I had the issue of the window not dropping last year), so I ordered the the regulator and decided seeing I can't drive it, to start on the spark plug change. I started on the passenger side and was able to get 2 of the three done, having issues getting the tube off the last one (toward the back). I'm going to go back in tonight. So far not to bad of a job, it's just not fun laying on your back working, but still having fun.


Zenski

 

I would for sure do the coil packs with plugs, may as well get them now instead of having to redo them all over again. If you pull your mufflers it is much more accessible.

The $50 grease cant be replaced by just any type of grease, but any type of di-electric grease will work, that being said, di-electric grease is not really cheap grease whether it is Porsche branded or not.


I can remember having the same problem, though not enough for what was actually in the way. it was either using a 1/4" ratchet and shallow socket, or a bunch of 1/4" extensions and swivels with a 1/4" ratchet.

 

I don't really understand why you would need di-electric grease...

 

I'm doing the coils also, good advice.
Actually the first tubes I pulled were in great shape, but for the price just replacing everything.
I'm using the boat plug to try and get the tubes out, not working the greatest, I had to put some adhesive silicone on it to make it large enough.
My first engine compartment DIY and with the help of all the threads going well.

Zenski

 

The spark plug tubes are only an issue on the 3.4L, correct?

 

yes.

In terms of the boat plug having a snug fit, I found wrappinng electrical tape a few times around the plug works great.