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I finished it in the dark outside but I did finish it. couldn't get the torque wrench on that plug all the way in the back though. I just hand tightened it and have it a few extra wrench turns. I had these Bosch double platinums when I put the engine in but I just didn't trust the shop, probably very stupid of me but anyway. plugs and wires done. will try to do transmission service tomorrow if it isn't raining. sure there will be many f*ck* and ***** and ************* coming out of my mouth again.
so Bosch Platinum made in Germany and Bosch double platinums made in China? sad.
so Bosch Platinum made in Germany and Bosch double platinums made in China? sad.
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Yeah the rears are a PITA but with a good angle extension it's pretty easy in the end. Try removing the coils. That gives a bit extra room to work with. Ideally the plugs changed when the valve covers are off when replacing leaky joint is the perfect moment.
Regarding your transmission, be extra careful when unscrewing the bolts holding the oil pan. Those have tendency of being seized and snapping. Just hope that doesn't happen as it is extra work to remove. You'll need screw extractors, but if done correctly the thread will not be damaged.
Regarding your transmission, be extra careful when unscrewing the bolts holding the oil pan. Those have tendency of being seized and snapping. Just hope that doesn't happen as it is extra work to remove. You'll need screw extractors, but if done correctly the thread will not be damaged.
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thanks. I will hot them with penatrator today and maybe try tomorrow. I hate hate hate snapping screws. I do it all the time so we'll try to be gentle
Yeah the rears are a PITA but with a good angle extension it's pretty easy in the end. Try removing the coils. That gives a bit extra room to work with. Ideally the plugs changed when the valve covers are off when replacing leaky joint is the perfect moment.
Regarding your transmission, be extra careful when unscrewing the bolts holding the oil pan. Those have tendency of being seized and snapping. Just hope that doesn't happen as it is extra work to remove. You'll need screw extractors, but if done correctly the thread will not be damaged.
Regarding your transmission, be extra careful when unscrewing the bolts holding the oil pan. Those have tendency of being seized and snapping. Just hope that doesn't happen as it is extra work to remove. You'll need screw extractors, but if done correctly the thread will not be damaged.
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been a bit lazy the last 2 days. spark plugs kicked my a$$ LOL. mostly slept the day after. then made the big mistake of getting lost in a bottle of vodka yesterday. didn't sleep last night was up all night pi$$ing LOL. Slept again all day today...but TOMORROW... OH WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY IT WILL BE IFFFFF it doesnt rain. headed out to my local 24hr walmart to pick up another can of penetrating spray.
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C43 AMG with a tune up
been a bit lazy the last 2 days. spark plugs kicked my a$$ LOL. mostly slept the day after. then made the big mistake of getting lost in a bottle of vodka yesterday. didn't sleep last night was up all night pi$$ing LOL. Slept again all day today...but TOMORROW... OH WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY IT WILL BE IFFFFF it doesnt rain. headed out to my local 24hr walmart to pick up another can of penetrating spray.
Feel like a deadbeat the next day?
Redbull & vodka cures most things.
