I replaced my spark plugs in my 07 SS SC with the bosch 4 points and it has messed up my engine pretty bad..,.. I took it to the dealership and they told me that the spark plug in my #1 cylinder wont come out... They are telling me that if this doesnt change then i will have to buy a new complete engine.... Is this a bunch of crap or the truth... they said i might of damaged a piston too.... I need so advice asap
I'm not sure honestly...I don't think they'd have to replace the whole engine though.
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Super plugs are bull@!#$ snake oil, if you changed your plugs with the head still hot you may have made the threads strip. If not your other idea is correct. Any how stay away from the dealer, Thay sell your cars history to car fax. So when you replace the head on the car and try to trade it people will know
You wont need to replace the engine unless you had a catastrophic failure. Best case scenario is a spark plug thread replacement insert will need to installed(this'll run about $30 in parts and about 2hours labor), worst is youll need a new head(about $1100 for head, $200 for head install kit, and $75 in other parts/fluids and AT LEAST 7.5 hours labor, expect more like 12 though unless your good friends with the service dept.) I wouldnt count on spending less than $2000 if you need a head.
YES you'll be footing the bill for these repairs, you're warranty wont cover it, unless your servicing the Service Manager.
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If the spark on #1 Cylinder doesn't come up, then all you need to replace is the CoilPack, and it is very cheap I think about $15, these coilpacks are located behind the engine and are screwed to the engine with two screws.
and also you need a special screw driver to get the screws off, I don't remember what size but it will be T#
I had the same problem with mine and I fixed it for less than $20. if you can locate the screws and know the size then there is no need for a mechanic, you can do it your self.
there is no such thing, replacing a 2007 engine because the #1 cyl is not firing, that's BS.
like the other member said, stay away from dealers.
good luck
Adam is mistaken about the coils on your engine. They are far from $15, they arent bolted to the back of the engine, and they arent prone to failure like the ones I believe he is talking about. The coils on the old 2200 OHV.
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you stripped the plug holes THAT SUCKS!!!!! you really shouldn't wrench on a car if you dont know what you are doing.....
yeah spark plugs dont need tobe tightned that tight just hand thread them in then turn the wrench like 1/10th of a turn thats all it needs...but its really up to u what u want to do .u can try to take um out and risk @!#$in up the threads and payin a good amount to get it fixed or leave um in there if its not that bad
