spark plugs

[jcsti]

whats the professional install time on spark plugs for an sti?

[brfatal]

1-2 hrs labor.

[brianha42]

1-2 hours is right, but what is the deal with the spark plugs in such an inconvenient spot? If Subaru had moved them up like 1/2 inch on 04/05s it would be much easier to get at. I'm fully capable of changing plugs in other cars but I don't think I ever want to change Subaru plugs again, what a pain in the a$$.

[EvoEatr]

1-2 hours is right, but what is the deal with the spark plugs in such an inconvenient spot? If Subaru had moved them up like 1/2 inch on 04/05s it would be much easier to get at. I'm fully capable of changing plugs in other cars but I don't think I ever want to change Subaru plugs again, what a pain in the a$$.

You could always pop the 2 14mm's off the motor mounts and jack the engine up a tad...Personally I would much rather replace plugs on the H6 rather than any current boosted boxer...

[Anub1s]

I've done them numerous times on numerous WRX's and STi's, and can do it in about 15 minutes. Do it enough, and you'll find the fastest way to do anything.

[brianha42]

the above 2 posts def know what they're talking about! i didn't think to lift the motor but that sounds like the way to go. =D

[EvoEatr]

1-2 hours is right, but what is the deal with the spark plugs in such an inconvenient spot? If Subaru had moved them up like 1/2 inch on 04/05s it would be much easier to get at. I'm fully capable of changing plugs in other cars but I don't think I ever want to change Subaru plugs again, what a pain in the a$$.

Thankfully for the 2010 EZ36's the plugs dont look bad at all.. it looks as though they have given you considerablely more room between the valve covers and "frame rails"....