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Old 05-22-2014, 07:47 PM
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The Jag dealer wants over $400 to change the spark plugs, most of it labor. Any guidance or links to threads on what it takes to get to all the plugs to change them? Thanks -
 
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Old 05-22-2014, 09:59 PM
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A good article is under the "How To" quick reference. Here is the link.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-plugs-104935/
 
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Old 05-23-2014, 05:19 AM
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Thank you very much, lcmjaguar! That's exactly what I was looking for.
 
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Old 05-23-2014, 08:33 AM
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Too bad you weren't closer to me. I'd do it for a case of beer!!
 
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I hope I don't sound dense for asking this, but if you need a wiper arm puller to get the wiper off.....what do you use to get it back on? Hammer? Gawd no!!!!
 
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They'll just push back on without needing a tool. You only need a puller if they're too tight - this is true on many cars. Don't know why you posted this in a spark plugs thread, though!
 
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I completed replacing my spark plugs today, using NGK Iridiums from RockAuto for under $60 with shipping.

I found that I could get to plug #8 with a universal socket knuckle without removing wipers or any plastic covers/cowls.

I looked at my estimate from the Jag dealer again and was astonished to see their asking price is $644 to replace the plugs. Good grief.

Attached are pictures of what my socket rig looked like.
 
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