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Old 03-23-2010, 12:49 PM
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This weekend I will attempt to change my own spark plugs, wires and distributor and rotor. I know you guys all have done this but it will be a first for me. My poor 220k mile civic dx needs a little tlc, and I'm going to do it myself!
Ok so now go ahead and laugh.....
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 01:12 PM
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No need to laugh. Props to you for doing your own work on your car. It's the smart thing to do, saves a lot of money in the long run.
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 01:13 PM
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lol dont worry, it will be my second time doing it when i do it sometime next week.
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 01:27 PM
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My son has offered to talk me through it over the phone. I think I can do it, I've been reading the manual. LOL
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 01:54 PM
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Nothing funny about it. General do-it-yourself maintenance FTW! I have done it a bunch of times, and I still move too fast while doing it and F up the firing order on the distributor.

Just do one at a time and you should have no problems.
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 02:28 PM
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its not too hard to do, just takes some time. It was hard when i did it as well, but i got through it. Just make sure to remember where the wires goes
 
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Old 03-30-2010, 01:43 PM
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Yayyy I did that for my self too!!! I found it very interesting!!! Deff a learning experience!
 
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Old 03-30-2010, 01:47 PM
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Yes I know! good to see some other girls here.
 
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Old 03-30-2010, 01:51 PM
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im stoked in a month or so ill be doing wayy more then changing spark plugs
 
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Old 03-30-2010, 02:58 PM
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Be sure to gap the plugs correctly!!
 
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