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    200 Opti plug change

    08 200 Opti, need to change plugs. Is this a easy DIY project, they dont look real bad to get to but looks like the fuel rail needs to be taken loose. Am I correct?
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    Re: 200 Opti plug change (ep72)

    The fuel rails do not need to be moved. A socket with a 3/8 wobble extension will get them out with a little patience. Start the new plugs with a length of fuel hose over the insulator end so you can feel the threads starting square, screw them at least three complete turns before you use a socket to tighten them.
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    Re: 200 Opti plug change (howieranger)

    Cool. thankyou much.
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    Re: 200 Opti plug change (ep72)

    bout a 15 minute job, but be careful and use the hose as was said...you DON"T want to be breaking a plug off on one of those
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    Re: 200 Opti plug change (TRCM)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by TRCM &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">bout a 15 minute job, but be careful and use the hose as was said...you DON"T want to be breaking a plug off on one of those</td></tr></table>

    And you also don't want to STRIP THE THREADS in the cylinder head....



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