Porsche 911 Spark Plug and Coilpack Change DIY. No muffler or Bumper Removal!
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2020
- My fellow Automotive Fanatics, I welcome you to my channel for another DIY! Today, we are tackling spark plugs and coilpacks changes on a 2007 Porsche 911 997.1 with the 3.8L motor. Even though our reference vehicle is a 997.1, the process may be applicable for other Porsches such as the 996 and Porsches with the 3.6L motor.
Overall, this is not a difficult task. You DO NOT have to remove the bumper or mufflers as other DIY guides have recommended. You do need some specialized tools though. Here are the tools I would recommend:
- standard mechanic tool set
- E-Torx sockets
- multiple wobble socket extensions
- pivoting rachet
- small 1/4” torque wrench or a small sized 3/8” torque wrench
Torque Specs:
- spark plugs @ 22ft/lbs
- coilpack retaining bolts @ 7.5ft/lbs
- heatshield @ 7.5ft/lbs
NO DOT use anti seize per newest Porsche SB notice
Install time: 4-6hrs.
Timeline of DIY:
0:07 - intro to this DIY
3:07 - removal of LEFT forward most coilpack
5:51 - removal of LEFT forward most spark plug
6:25 - removal of LEFT middle coilpack
8:40 - removal of LEFT REAR coilpack bolts
9:12 - how to unclip LEFT REAR coilpack clip
10:01 - removal of LEFT REAR coilpack
10:38 - removal of LEFT REAR spark plug
11:39 - completed left side discussion and tips
15:41 - RIGHT side spark plugs and coilpack removal
15:45 - removal of RIGHT REAR coilpack bolt & clip
16:39 - tip on how to remove RIGHT REAR coilpack
17:08 - tip on how to tighten coilpack bolt
17:38 - completed right side discussion, tips, and final comments
If you guys have any questions, please post below and I will do my best to help out. As always, thank you for watching and supporting my channel! Until the next time, this is Peter, The Automotive Fanatic!
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Great Job Peter! You make it look so easy with so much Patients. Good Job!!!
Thanks for watching and the support!
Thanks, Peter. I replaced the first spark plug on my 996.2 3.6L, but was sure I couldn’t continue without removing the exhaust. Watched your video, bought a swivel head 3/8” ratchet, and finished the job. Great video, including your “pro tips”!
Todd, glad my video was of some use to you. Thanks for watching and the support!
Nicely done - glad I found your channel 👍
Thanks for watching the video and your support Mike! I will continue to add additional 911 DIYs as long as my pocket book and afford it!
Nice work on the coils and plugs
Great content 👍
Thanks a ton Jay! I
Awesome DIY! Thanks for all the effort to film and share your experience!
Thanks for watching and the support!
Wow! What a task just for spark plugs/coils! Definitely not a job for someone with large hands. Good job! You couldn't have made it more clear or straight forward. Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching BellaRocko. I have heard that people with larger hands are still able to change the plugs. Good luck, give it a try.
Great video as always Peter! One of my coils started playing up today and when the car is under load - I've just ordered new coils and spark plugs today. My friend is a mechanic so he'll be getting the job as will only take him an hour 👍
Depending on cost, try it yourself Martin! It's really not tough at all.
Thank you Sir for sharing the video !!! Made our jobs easier !. Have a great day .
Thank you for watching and the support! Glad the video was of use to you.
Thank you very much for your outstanding videos. I greatly appreciate all the effort that you put forth. I have subscribed. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for watching and the support of my channel TAXMAN Squared!
instaBlaster...
Great Video and tutorial.....thanks!!
Thanks for watching and the support!
Very informative video thank you so much!
Thank you for watching and the support!
Great content Peter 👌
Much appreciate the support!
Thank you, great info. The use of 8mm really help alot, but I went further and use an 8mm ratcheting box end wrench. It was easy for me hence I have a muffler delete thanks again.
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Hey Lito, thanks for watching and the support! I will catch you at a PCLUB event soon.
Thanks, Peter! Really appreciate your clear description AND list of tools - nothing worse than starting something and realizing you don't have that one tool to do the job. I might give this a try on my C4. If I do you'll be right next to me on the iPad :)
D C, thanks for watching and happy the video will be of service to you. It's truly not that difficult, just take your time. If you need to, have someone with small hands get in those tight spaces. LOL
Great video , I might try this to save some money.
ranchwagon66, you can totally do it!
I did this and completely agree - no removal of wheels, bumper or muffler. I saw the solution elsewhere and followed it.
100% DIYable! Great job Paul.
nice video very well done
Thank you for watching and the support!
Great instructional video. I suggest playing at 2x speed.
I have a tendency to speak too much. LOL
it's all good pal, i just speak too fast!!!@@TheAutomotiveFanatic
Good job
Thanks for watching and the support!
I just watched your video today I am going to try this on my 2008 911 cabriolet as my car is out of warranty I have done a lot of work on it my self I've done the oil separator front and left radiator I am going to give this a try to many misleading videos telling people you have to remove mufflers I will try this im sure I can do it and I will be a subscriber your video was straight forward
I have completed this project more than once. It's totally doable without removing the bumper IF:
- your hands are not huge
- you have the right tools
- you are patient
Some good tips there, thanks for sharing 👍🏼....did you have to remove the heatsheilds ?
Jason, the heatshields did not have to be removed.
And for those that get a error for the misfire of cylinders on one side, if you need to change the variocam solenoid, that is in the video as well next to the coil pack, in the beginning of the video. Easy change out as well.
Hey, thanks a ton for your input! This may come in hand for myself and others.
Thanks. Trying to buy a manual 997.. cheapest in the us after used car prices cool down
Pricing on used Porsches and other exotics are insane right now.
REALLY WISH YOU COULD SHOW MORE ABOUT THE REAR PLUG CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY. GOT IT OUT WITH A LONG SCREWDRIVER BUT IN IS VERY VERY DIFFICULT...
The next time I change a set, I will film and editing into this video.
Great video! So do the Beru coil packs come with the new bolts? I noticed you took off the torx 40 bolts but you put back in a different bolt.
Hey Fredy, thanks for watching! Yes, the new coil packs come with the correct bolts.
Cool. I’m debating on whether or not to do it myself. Labor is around $300 at indy shops near me which is well worth it. But I like the feeling of DIY and getting to know the car. This will be helpful if I attempt it. Thanks again.
@@fredym.3728, you should really DIY it! Like you said, there's no better satisfaction knowing that you performed the work RIGHT and getting to know your PCar more intimately.
Great video. I’m probably going to end up trying to take my mufflers off. I tried it before when I did my water pump and thermostat (didn’t need to so I left them on). But I have bigger hands and I’m low on patience 😂. I’ll definitely get the swivel head ratchet. What drive did you use? 1/4 I assume?
Yes, larger hands might have issues getting into the smaller areas. For the drives, I used a combination of 1/1" and 3/8" drives. Good luck, it's totally DIYable.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I’m definitely DIYing it, it’s just a matter of with mufflers or without. Also a good time to check on the state of my cylinders, but from the top this time.
@@K1dPhresh1 Sounds like a good holiday project. LOL.
@@TheAutomotiveFanaticyes sir! Hopefully time permits.
2006 997.1 C2S. All you DYI-selfers Do yourself a favor: Remove the bumper, mufflers and muffler heat shield. The coil pack bolts on the rear ( 1 and 4 ) are very difficult to reach with normal torx sockets. I had a single bar t40 torx that is 1 inch long. I could not remover the most rear bolt with normal torx sockets, the muffler frame is in the way. Removal of bumper, heat shield and muffler: 1 hour. It saves 2 and 1/2 hours Good luck. Make sure you have a good variety of tools.
L MR, thanks for your input and feedback. Since you have a C2S and I performed this plug/coilpack change on a widebody C4S, I *may* have slightly more room. Unfortunately, I cannot confirm. However, in my researches prior to the change, I read that other 997 DIYers were able to perform the service without removing the muffler or bumper.
Will you please make a short video on how to relearn the Haldex pump with OBD 11 I’m gonna do my this week and don’t know how to relearn it
Joey, unfortunately I do not use OBD11. If you're local to SoCal, I am happen to help you.
The Automotive Fanatic yea in VT. Thank you for reaching out though. You are the only CZcamsr who answers any of my questions. I value that a lot. Keep up the good work.
It’s official. I can not find anywhere on how to relearn pump with OBDeleven
@@joeyleclair3213, have you tried Carista?
The Automotive Fanatic I’m not sure What that is I did the change today now I’m stuck until I can figure out how to relearn the pump
I am curious about them saying that you need to use a torque wrench to tighten down the plugs but notice that you did not do this??
Hi Robert, you are 100% correct! The plugs do need to be torqued down as I did not show that process. I highly recommend grabbing a smaller 1/4" torque wrench and tightening to: 32 N-m (24 ft-lbs) for a new plug and 25 N-m (19 ft-lbs) for re-installed plugs.
The passenger side was easy for me until it came to connecting the plug onto the coil pack. There was no free length on the plug and ended up having to use 2 long screwdrivers like chopsticks to tease it back in then I could get my hand to it to push it home
It's been some time, but I believe a couple of the plugs proved to be tough as well.
I have a 06 997.1 can’t find the proper gap for the plugs
This will depend on whether you have the 3.6L or the 3.8L. I have seen people gap between .026-.032.
Quick question. What is the component next to the ignition coil?
I simply do not know.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thanks anyways. Whatever it could be mine is covered in oil
Which model
911 are you working on?
Banbury, this was performed on a 2007 911 997 C4S with the 3.8L motor.
How hard is it to remove #6?
It's tedious, but removable if you have the correct tools and small hands.
Question: were the upgraded Beru coils worth it?
100%, I never had any misfires or issues what so ever.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Thanks, Porsche recommends 5 of the new Beru with 1 of the old to avoid clearance issues. Does this make sense to you?
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I forgot to mention I have a 997.2, a 2011 Carrera
@@jaketherake71 Absolutely not. In my research, I have not heard of Porsche wanting to replace only 5.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic ok, I think it was Pelican parts recommendation to 997.2 owners.
How long did it take you to do all 6 ?
Martyn, if you subtract the amount of time I took to film, I would say the job took me roughly 4-4.5hrs.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic Thanks! I don't think I need to do this on mine yet, but it's a job I'd like to tackle when it arises.
Did you remove the muffler?
No, the muffler was not removed.
Without removing the muffler it would be extremely difficult to impossible to use a torque wrench on the plugs ( 22 ft/lbs or the coil bolts ( 8 ft/lbs
You're correct. That is why I ended up having to purchase a small 1/4" torque wrench. Unfortunately, it did not arrive in time for this video.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I just started having a couple misfires tonight, so your video is the first I've watched. The exhaust is pretty simple to remove, so would you say it's worth it to do so, or it won't really make it easier?
@@AliFazel give it a try on one side to see how well your hands/tools fit with the exhaust in place. If it seems too difficult, remove the muffler. I have detailed the video pretty well to show that you CAN complete the task without removing the muffler.
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