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Should I DIY new spark plugs on my 08 ford fiesta 1.2?

  • 29-07-2019 2:05pm
    #1
    FrankC21
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    Hi,

    I am wondering if I should install all new spark plugs on my ford fiesta 1.2 2008 by myself?
    Just in case i decided to do it, what tools do I need? And spark plugs brand and make (The Good ones)?


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  • #2
    Alanstrainor
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    I'd say why not? You might need to buy some tools though. You'll need a spark plug socket, and wrench. Here's a good video on this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNZ1G95SDgE


    My only gripe with this tutorial is that he doesn't label or mark the order of the ignition coils. I'd just do each plug one at a time to prevent putting them back in the wrong order. Only a very minor gripe though.


  • #3
    corks finest
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    FrankC21 wrote:
    I am wondering if I should install all new spark plugs on my ford fiesta 1.2 2008 by myself? Just in case i decided to do it, what tools do I need? And spark plugs brand and make (The Good ones)?

    Easy peasy-


  • #4
    CJhaughey
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    A word of warning, those 1.25 engines have spark plugs with extra long threads and they can be very difficult to get out if they are seized in place and can easily snap. Soak them overnight with a couple of caps of Coca Cola before you carefully try to loosen them.
    I’ve seen a few snapped off which means a trip to a head rebuilders.


  • #5
    fqollere
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    CJhaughey wrote: »
    A word of warning, those 1.25 engines have spark plugs with extra long threads and they can be very difficult to get out if they are seized in place and can easily snap. Soak them overnight with a couple of caps of Coca Cola before you carefully try to loosen them.
    I’ve seen a few snapped off which means a trip to a head rebuilders.

    Kinda off-putting to be fair- I think I'd drop it myself after hearing that.

    Never heard of coca cola being used


  • #6
    CJhaughey
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    fqollere wrote: »
    Kinda off-putting to be fair- I think I'd drop it myself after hearing that.

    Never heard of coca cola being used

    Phosphoric acid is the ingredient in Coke that softens carbon.
    Notice that he uses a little oil on the threads of the new plugs? That's because of the extra length thread.
    Not trying to put anyone off doing it themselves, its just to be aware that these plugs in particular are not standard length and can cause problems.
    Ford Motorcraft parts are usually very reasonable and I would be inclined to use them myself, or NGK.


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  • #7
    biko
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    fqollere wrote: »
    Kinda off-putting to be fair- I think I'd drop it myself after hearing that.
    At least try before you give up :)
    It's one of the easiest DIY jobs there is.


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