Sparkplugs - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

cojniz · 02-03-2005, 11:56 AM

I've got a perhaps ridiculous question, but since I don't know the answer I have to ask.
I'm about to change sparkplugs in my Corolla GT-i -89, 4A-GE engine. But I've noticed that the plugs are located quite awkward, so I'm wondering how to reach them.
Can I just remove the valvecover and then replace the sparkplugs or how is it supposed to be done?

ems · 02-03-2005, 12:13 PM

What's akward about them. Aren't they up on top. You should just need a long extension for your sparkplug socket and thats it. Am I missing something or is there just something in the way.

cojniz · 02-03-2005, 12:22 PM

Nothings is in the way, just that the sparkplugs are located "inside" the engine. And I guess I can reach them with an extention for sure, but I can't clean the seating and so on, I can hardly see how it looks down there.

ems · 02-03-2005, 12:32 PM

Yes you wont be able to clean the seats. The only way you could clean them is if you had and air compressor. They stay pretty clean down there so nothing to worry about. Just get a
long extension. Its an easy job.

cojniz · 02-03-2005, 01:33 PM

Okay then, thank you.