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Fitting new ignition Leads - GPX

Postby Kace » Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:27 pm

Anyone know what's required in order to fit a new set of ignition leads. I thought it would be a 5 minute job but when I removed the GPX engine cover it doesn't look quite as straightforward as I thought.

Anyone done a set of these ?
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Re: Fitting new ignition Leads - GPX

Postby Mitsumaniac » Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:56 pm

You have to take out inlet manifold unfortunately... to get to the sparks in the rear bank... i did this a month ago. Not that bad as it looks :)

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Re: Fitting new ignition Leads - GPX

Postby CJ » Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:27 pm

:whs , plenum has to come out to change the rear leads, you might as well change the rear plugs if they havn't been done in a while. Its not a difficult job per se - if you can use a screw driver, an allen key and a socket set then you can change the rear plugs or leads.

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Re: Fitting new ignition Leads - GPX

Postby Kace » Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:40 pm

Yeah - think I'll give it a go as I have the Denso's for the rear too. Only thing is I didn't buy the gasket, so hopefully I won't rip mine taking it off :|
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Re: Fitting new ignition Leads - GPX

Postby Muad_dib77 » Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:38 pm

Any chance if you taking a couple of shots while youre at it?
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Re: Fitting new ignition Leads - GPX

Postby gfalls » Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:49 am

Muad_dib77 wrote:Any chance if you taking a couple of shots while youre at it?

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Re: Fitting new ignition Leads - GPX

Postby Kace » Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:24 pm

Did this today - sorry no additional pics, but that other 'DIY' guide gives a very good idea.

Job took me more than 2 hours to install new plugs and leads. Sure it can be done in 1, but only if you're confident you know what you're doing, don't have any issues with tight bolts (I had) or getting the plenum off or back on.

I have added my learnings to the DIY thread here : http://www.fto-ireland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8914&p=81138#p81138
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