joeydax Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Ok, need to save some money, or not. My spark plugs need changing, but I don’t have the wires, I have the coils that sit on boots, then spark plug. I have a Haynes manual, which I get the just of it. Does any one have any advice to help me with this? Is it hard to do (epically the rear four)? Any help would be appreciated. -Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thu Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Do yourself a favor and DUMP the Haynes manual. Get the *real* FSM from http://www.helminc.com 2003 Seville STS 43k miles with the Bose Sound, Navigation System, HID Headlamps, and MagneRide 1993 DeVille. Looks great inside and out! 298k miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Follow Thu's advice. It is pretty self evident what need to be removed to get at them. The rear needs the AIR pump check valve removed to get the coil pack out. Other than that it should be pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Changing the spark plugs on my 02 was a piece of cake, except for the air pump check valve. I had a little problem getting that back on because I bent it for some reason. Make sure you have the spark plug socket with the rubber in it to hold the spark plug in for the back ones. You have to do a little wiggling to get them in, but it's pretty simple. Make sure to get AC Delco plugs too. -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeydax Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Thanks guys for your help. I will work on it this weekend, and let you know how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labss01 Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 I started to change my spark plugs myself and thought I would give up until I read these comments. Thanks to your tips I did complete the job and it was not too bad, except for the air pump check valve. The spark plug socket also needs to be loose enough to get it back off the plug without pulling out the extension. 2001 Seville 100k plus miles and still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 I started to change my spark plugs myself and thought I would give up until I read these comments. Thanks to your tips I did complete the job and it was not too bad, except for the air pump check valve. The spark plug socket also needs to be loose enough to get it back off the plug without pulling out the extension. 2001 Seville 100k plus miles and still going strong. Good job. You learned something and saved a pretty fair chunk of change, compared to letting the dealer do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothos Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Do yourself a favor and DUMP the Haynes manual. Get the *real* FSM from http://www.helminc.com You can probably get it cheaper on ebay. I kept my eye on ebay for weeks and finally found a set for my 1995 for really cheap. WARNING: I'm a total car newbie, don't be surprised if I ask a stupid question! Just trying to learn. Cheers! 5% discount code at RockAuto.com - click here for your discount! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Be careful with ebay, my manual is a piece of junk, it cost a lot and it was in poor condition, I could have bought new. Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothos Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Be careful with ebay, my manual is a piece of junk, it cost a lot and it was in poor condition, I could have bought new. Mine has some greasy fingerprints on the covers, but all the pages are clean and complete. And I got the complete set for like thirty bucks shipped. You have to make sure to check out the seller's feedback and all that fun stuff. It also took a month and a half for me to find a deal like that. I've noticed a couple errors in my Chiltons book, but I still keep it around because it has pictures and it's easy for a beginner like me to understand it. WARNING: I'm a total car newbie, don't be surprised if I ask a stupid question! Just trying to learn. Cheers! 5% discount code at RockAuto.com - click here for your discount! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Be careful with ebay, my manual is a piece of junk, it cost a lot and it was in poor condition, I could have bought new. Mine has some greasy fingerprints on the covers, but all the pages are clean and complete. And I got the complete set for like thirty bucks shipped. You have to make sure to check out the seller's feedback and all that fun stuff. It also took a month and a half for me to find a deal like that. I've noticed a couple errors in my Chiltons book, but I still keep it around because it has pictures and it's easy for a beginner like me to understand it. If I recall mine was close to $100 with shipping and it was in fair condition, could have bought new.. You got a great price at ANY condition. These are great bedtime reading and bath room reading Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 These are great bedtime reading and bath room reading Anybody who reads a service manual at bed time or on the throne is a COMPLETE DORK. <hangs head><raises hand> ...guilty... Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 These are great bedtime reading and bath room reading Anybody who reads a service manual at bed time or on the throne is a COMPLETE DORK. <hangs head><raises hand> ...guilty... Admission is the first step to recovery Jason! Good for you! Hi everybody, my name is Mike, and I AM A DORK... Hello Mike.... Hello Jason.... Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 These are great bedtime reading and bath room reading Anybody who reads a service manual at bed time or on the throne is a COMPLETE DORK. <hangs head><raises hand> ...guilty... Admission is the first step to recovery Jason! Good for you! Hi everybody, my name is Mike, and I AM A DORK... Hello Mike.... Hello Jason.... Mike, Thats a touche' if I have ever heard one. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Mike, Thats a touche' if I have ever heard one. Jim Hello Jim I miss your ALGORE avatar.. Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Mike, Thats a touche' if I have ever heard one. Jim Hello Jim I miss your ALGORE avatar.. AL GORE ... now thats a name thats comes up faarrr to often if you're asking me, and its usually associated with this Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Maybe I am mistaken, didn't you use an Al Gore avatar at some point?, or was it someone else? Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Maybe I am mistaken, didn't you use an Al Gore avatar at some point?, or was it someone else? Mike, Must be someone else. Heck I don't even know what a ALGORE avatar is or looks like. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Maybe I am mistaken, didn't you use an Al Gore avatar at some point?, or was it someone else? Mike, Must be someone else. Heck I don't even know what a ALGORE avatar is or looks like. Jim Sorry about that... I thought it was you Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Maybe I am mistaken, didn't you use an Al Gore avatar at some point?, or was it someone else? Mike, Must be someone else. Heck I don't even know what a ALGORE avatar is or looks like. Jim I figured it out, see this thread, in my mind, your member name reminded me of his, look at this avatar. Sorry for the confusion Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Maybe I am mistaken, didn't you use an Al Gore avatar at some point?, or was it someone else? Mike, Must be someone else. Heck I don't even know what a ALGORE avatar is or looks like. Jim I figured it out, see this thread, in my mind, your member name reminded me of his, look at this avatar. Sorry for the confusion Thats all right ... it's all good! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Here is the thread http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=7831 Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Here is the thread http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=7831 Nope ... it twasn't I. I must admit, I get a kick everytime I see ole AL (the wako's PAL) GORE worked up. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Here is the thread <a href="http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=7831" target="_blank">http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=7831</a> Nope ... it twasn't I. I must admit, I get a kick everytime I see ole AL (the wako's PAL) GORE worked up. Jim Me too, but he is pulling a fast one now Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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