pfoyle Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 My 2010 LGT has a misfire in cylinder 4 when running any non-Stock ECU map, which seems likely to be the spark plugs (50k miles on car, ~5k miles were pro-tuned stage 1+)... I would LOVE to avoid the dealership and do this work myself, but I don't have the knowledge/experience or tools for this job... Though from my understanding the spark plug swap is the same for 4th gens and 5th gens? Does anyone local-ish have the knowledge and desire to help me out? I'll provide the beers and spark plugs (and whatever else) necessary to complete the job... Obviously I could travel to wherever is most convenient for you, as you would be doing me a huge favor! I know that this is a bit of an odd request, but figured it was worth asking if any gear-heads are willing to help in exchange for some beers and a desire to test-drive a stage 1+ 5th gen (with brand new spark plugs!), before I pay the dealership $250ish for this job... Let me know! TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted July 17, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 17, 2012 good luck. I almost jumped off the roof of my house while changing mine it was so bad. i bet the next time around will be easier. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoyle Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks PP, I was hoping to avoid any roof-diving... Any others had the same experience? Is it just not worth my time/effort/knuckle skin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 If you want to avoid the dealership, and don't want to do them yourself. Motive Auto Works is fairly close to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I've pulled engines, pulled trannies to swap clutches, pulled the turbo several times, changed CV boots, I still bring the car someplace for the spark plugs... It's a crappy job.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepuma Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 It is a suck job for sure. I'd just call motive in Woburn. Pm me for his number if you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsports Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 You can do it! Lots of great DIY threads here. I planned for the worst, but I'd rate the job as moderately difficult. Not because it is technically challenging, but more because of the space you have to work with. If you have any basic wrenching experience, it can be done. In the end, I used a stubby 3/8" drive, a 5/8 plug socket, a swivel, 10mm socket for the coil packs, pliers for the air assist hose clamps, anti-seize, ramps and a 3" extension for hand threading. See my post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontGT Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 God hates a coward. Get in there and do it yourself. It's just spark plugs, fer krisake. Don't let some spark plugs emasculate you. (Actually, it sucks, but you have to prove to yourself that you can do it. After that, other work looks much easier.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted July 24, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted July 24, 2012 (Actually, it sucks, but you have to prove to yourself that you can do it. After that, other work looks much easier.) LOL, this. I proved to myself that I can do it, now I will never do it again:lol: "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkhousman Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Not a difficult job did it Saturday it took me about 1.5 hrs with a few breaks for morning coffee. Enjoying the subaru since I got it now showing it some love with maintnance it may not need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 7, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm in the camp of this being an easier job than it's made out to be. Space is tight, sure--but not impossible by any means. I had very little frustration when I changed mine--couple of relaxed hours and it was done. YMMV. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCASEYS Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I watched Motive do mine a couple weeks ago when he did the leakdown test seemed fairly easy to do (w/ proper tools) I donated to LegacyGT.com which allows me to have this nifty signature. If anything SCASEYS posts ever becomes a sticky i'm gonna light this whole place on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Agreed, first time isn't 'fun', but its not too bad just tight spaces. Second time will take you half as long. I've pulled plugs on Subarus 5 times and my LGT will be due soon, its pretty easy now. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braaap Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 The second time is much easier. Much easier. Make a day of it. A whole day - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyMUN2k6 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I've never had mine changed still running the oem sparks at 116,000k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterx Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 it is just not fun! its worth paying for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred 07LGT Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Got the trick from the dealership. Unbolt the engine motor mounts and jack up the engine about 1 inch. It's a piece of cake after that. The first time I did it the old fashion way I wanted to shoot myself for not paying them to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I did them without jacking anything, wasn't that bad :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I can do them in under an hour, on a hot engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPpilot Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 It's not bad at all. I procrastinated a bit but once I got into it, it's a pretty basic job. I did hit a point where I needed just tiny bit of extra space to get ratchet off the extension and to pull extension and socket out of the hole, but I saw a thread on another forum about using your floorjack handle between frame and engine to move engine just enough to get the tools out. When finished you will be like "wow sure am glad I didn't pay someone to do that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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