Sparkplugs

[mobiletech]

Is there anyone who has changed the sparkplugs in a Boxster in a non-shop environment? If so, please provide the " how to."

[mrmickeymouse]

This essentially is the same thing, except it is on a 996 3.4.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?act=diy&code=diy_sp

Scott

[ar38070]

The boxster does not have the shields indicated in the 996 instructions (at least mine does not).

Also I found it useful to remove the plastic wheel well liner at the front of the rear wheel well. This made it easier to get to the front plug.

[Tool Pants]

We filmed it last year when we had a contest who could do a 30k service faster on a Boxster and a 996, then it started to rain for a few minutes.

Much easier to change the plugs on a Boxster because the 996 has the exhaust manifold in the way unlike a Boxster. There is no heat shield in the way on a Boxster.

As stated, remove the 2 plastic nuts and the black plastic plate in the wheel well so you can get to the front plug.

[gandrade1]

We filmed it last year when we had a contest who could do a 30k service faster on a Boxster and a 996, then it started to rain for a few minutes...

Where is the film :rolleyes:

[N41EF]

Put the car up on jack stands and remove the rear wheels, the plastic splash shields, and everything will be right in front of you. Th forward plug on the driver side take and allen wrench, not just a socket bit if I remember right. It's an hour job or so once it's up in the air. Be careful with the coils, don't drop them and check them for cracks. I used a dab of dialectic greese in each plug boot to prevent corrossion and make them easier to change in 60k more.