Thank you, thank you! I tackled this today and was successful in about 2.5 hrs. And I didn’t need to remove the hose for the rear passenger side plug. Your video made it easy on me.
@hardlymovingpro5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ChezzusXrift93 жыл бұрын
Man the struggle is real! I really do appreciate the way you showed how to get these spark plugs out of these tight locations using those tools. Anyone who's ever actually laid eyes on some of these V8 engines will know how tight those spaces are but I think you did a very good job and you played it really smart. Thank you for this video and keep it up!
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Alfred5 Жыл бұрын
I tried it and everything went smoothly until one of the 10mm bolts that attach the coils broke off. I was livid. After that experience I spray kroil and WD40 on the bolt several times to prevent it from getting stuck.
@wellnessotr7 ай бұрын
I had to watch this video about 30 times, and go out and try it… on day 2 I was able to understand the angles of using the tools. Whew! I’ve never done anything like this before…but I am super proud of myself for taking it on! 🙌🏽 It took me about 4 hours to complete this project. I’m totally oK with that because it’s a learning experience for me. That coil on the front was OMG so challenging, but I actually got it out through the front of the motor. Whew! After that one, it’s just a matter of following directions, etc. thank you for your wonderful video. It helped me tremendously. Most of my boots were stuck on my old plugs, and I pulled too hard on the first one and ripped it. Good thing I already had a new one. But, what I found, for the others, was that using a plastic body panel removal tool to help pry up the boots, was perfect.
@hardlymovingpro7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@butchgreeneАй бұрын
It’s easier to take the plenum off . I suck at wrenching and have had mine off twice and would rather do it and just back the plugs out than to do this method
@nomebear Жыл бұрын
This worked! The long grabber tool and flat 10mm ratchet are a must. It took about two hours to buy the tool at HF, the coil pack, and to get the job done. Thank you again for the professional and detailed video.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Nice work and thanks for sharing!
@onehelewaguy2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! #1 coil went bad. I had no idea how I’d get to it. Enter your video- simple, clear, and SUPER helpful. Swapped the coils w/ #3 to confirm diagnosis (def bad!!), replaced all the spark plugs, and she runs like a champ. Just cost me for parts, a set of pliers I didn’t already own, and my time (you saved me my sanity). Thanks again! ‘06 Frontier.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
You bet and thanks for sharing!
@-danfangmeyer-5497 Жыл бұрын
Ya buddy, my #1 just went out too. Really didn’t want to take the whole thing apart, super glad I found the video. Wish me luck
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good luck and have fun!
@towermoss4 жыл бұрын
Every time you grunted or sighed I was like, "I feel ya brother!" Thanks for making this video, I really didn't want to take off the manifold and have been putting off this job for a while. You da man!
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@hhdegimr2 жыл бұрын
3yrs later and this is still a great vid, just replaced then on an 06 xterra, pain in the ass but not nearly as much as the other way. Thank You!
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@darcyk5548 Жыл бұрын
I just finished and am so thankful you showed how to do this without tearing the whole engine bay apart! Thank you so much! ❤
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@larrydykes76433 жыл бұрын
WOW this is an absolute MASTERPIECE of "tight spot" mechanic work!
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@thomasblanco4995 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, I used your video and was able to accomplish this with relatively minimal pain. Stubby 10mm ratcheting box end was key removing #1. Good stuff!
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good for you and thanks for sharing!
@LoneTenor Жыл бұрын
Just changed my frontier plugs! Thank you so much for this tutorial, it saved me over $800 and only took me 1.5 hours to do! 😁😁😁🥳🥳🥳
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good for you and thank s for sharing!
@ssnider7967Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this video tip!!!! my #1 coil went bad on my 2006 Frontier, and I was dreading to take off the intake plenum. Saved me so much time and effort. only tough part was the bolt holding the coil pack on, everything else went smooth.
@hardlymovingproАй бұрын
Glad the video helped and thanks for sharing!
@kimlee99174 жыл бұрын
You are a genius sir! Thank you for sharing this video. I had a P0301 code and replaced coil #1 without having to take off the intake plenum! I just replaced all the spark plugs while i was at it! Thank you for sharing this video!
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Good deal ... glad it worked out for you!
@thinkingimpaired56634 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed i'm getting the same code. Did you have any issues with the new coil? Was your code being thrown after the motor warmed up with the old coil?
@dodgersnation85744 жыл бұрын
Thinking Impaired where do you get the code and how do you know when it’s misfiring?
@thinkingimpaired56634 жыл бұрын
@@dodgersnation8574 I bought a obd2 scanner from Walmart and pulled the code from the scanner. There's a huge number of scanners out there but the most basic one worked for me. They range I believe 20 dollars and up. Mine was I think 40 to 45 dollars. By the way I moved my supposedly bad coil to an easily accessible cylinder and switched out the coils. Then reran tests to see if it actually was the coil or if it was an electrical connection. My coil worked well for a while then through a code. That's when I knew to replace my coil. I replaced my bad coil with a Denso that was made in Japan and not it's hinshin subsidiary in China. It was the cheapest coil and I'm pretty sure it will work just as well as the coils costing 2 to 3 times the money. I dealt with Napa Auto Supply my best source of OEM parts. All my factory original coils are hinshin.
@dodgersnation85744 жыл бұрын
Thinking Impaired is there a book of reference to let you know that the code you receive is in fact telling you it’s a bad coil and for any other code? Thank you!
@Alfred5 Жыл бұрын
I did this a few years back. It was very tricky to figure it out. I wish your video was available back then, it would have helped a lot. Thank you for refreshing my memory and providing me with a better way to do it next time.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@dswitz99973 жыл бұрын
Just changed my spark plugs today. If you hadn’t made this video, I woulda pulled my entire intake off. Thank you for saving me all the time and stress of changing my spark plugs!
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know of your success!
@jayg2779 Жыл бұрын
Wow. When I first looked under the hood of my 4.0L Pathfinder I thought Ford engineers must have moved to Nissan. This video was spot on. As my usual practice, I start with the most difficult one first working through the easier ones. For this set up that meant starting at the front right, v working down that side and starting at the back spark plugs on the other side working forward. Thank you for the video, it really helped me keep perspective on this swap.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@iceyaj31674 жыл бұрын
4 dislikes: they don't know what they're doing. thank you for sharing this important video. i've already took all 6 spark plug out of the engine without taking the manifold off. i couldn't do this without your help. it will be hell trying to take out the manifold to gain access to the coils and spark plugs.
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@ogopp78343 жыл бұрын
If your that incompitent then you shouldn't be working on cars in the first place
@iceyaj31673 жыл бұрын
@@ogopp7834 seem like you're one of them 11 dislikes. im sorry that you didn't know what you're doing.
@ogopp78343 жыл бұрын
After watching the asinineness watching you struggle to take the coil wire off while destroying the coil.and using your special pliers to do the job. When anyone. With a couple sockets a pair of pliers a screw driver and a brain can get that poped off in almost no time. Yes after watching your fuck show unnecessary struggles I thumbs down this video. Because you are literally making this job harder and more difficult than it needs to be putting unnecessary stress on parts because your doing a how to on shit that isn't necessary. Also I have taken mine off and on mutiple times in the last 2 weeks. If you can't remove that in 5 to 10 minutes then you shouldn't be under the hood. You screwing around trying to get the coil out was harder than anything I have had to do to remove it.
@IamBeyondyouNOT3 жыл бұрын
@@ogopp7834 thank you.
@bodiaz1104 Жыл бұрын
Ok, it's not an easy job, but doing it myself the way your video shows I was able to do the job and saved about $300 or more that the Mechanic was going to charge. So Thank You very much!!
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and glad it worked out for you!
@Dogg4163 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with everyone leaving comments. Great job !! The pathfinders a little different, there’s a metal bracket in front of #1 plug but it’s still doable with your method. I figured out if you get the neighbours kid to help they can get in those tight spots and make the job a lot easier lol. Thanks again
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment and support! Really appreciate it. Checkout my latest video on doing a Hyundai Sonata engine swap!
@chrisv51393 жыл бұрын
I do it like this all the time, haven't done plugs in a while and you helped to refresh my memory on this and I am thankful. Now I have the confidence to go and get the parts and the job done, great camera work btw, helped a lot
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful!
@gabrieluribe18525 жыл бұрын
Your a great camera man and a good mechanic, now I got to try your ingenuity to do this on my 2013 Nissan Xterra, and I'm a plumber not a Macanic.
@hardlymovingpro5 жыл бұрын
Good luck then! It can be done!
@DavidHernandez-ue4fz3 жыл бұрын
You did it?
@jamescruz6643 жыл бұрын
Flippin awesome dude!!!! Thank you very much for making this video. I had code P0301 and replaced coil #1 without having to take off the intake plenum! Removing the adjacent coil first made all the difference. I grunted and moaned a few times myself, but starting her up and no more check engine light made it all worth it.
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you!
@Ju-uy1cs4 жыл бұрын
I ran across two other videos, basically saying you have to take off the air take manifold. Im glad i kept searching videos
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Isn't it wonderful that the plenum doesn't have to be removed?
@Ju-uy1cs4 жыл бұрын
Hardly Moving Productions It definitely is a good thing, thank you for this video
@Ju-uy1cs4 жыл бұрын
Can you use a 1/2” extension and 1/2” metric socket wrench? Or does it have to be 3/8”?
@danperena27304 жыл бұрын
Just change my spark plug today, didn’t have to remove the plenum, everything works fine, thanks for the video, Sir
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Excellent and great job!
@coolwebdude837211 ай бұрын
Only changing coils but watched a couple times how you got #1 and put it back in, and there she went, I think a little bit of that dielectric grease on the outside edge of the rubber helped slide it into the hole. Mine is a 2007 Pathfinder - still runs...Sweet, test drive time! Thank you sir!
@hardlymovingpro11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@rontaylor73625 ай бұрын
I did it it works brought the coil at the front and put it back in that direction. I stuck the plugs on 1ft long piece of fuel line to lower them down and get them started. Thanks for sharing.
@hardlymovingpro5 ай бұрын
Good for you!
@los_flores80584 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video!! I was getting a cyl 1 misfire and swapped the coil in a matter of 30 minutes thanks to your video!!! I owe you a beer :)
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Good deal! Glad it worked out for you!
@highenergyworkoutmusic63483 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old comment but I am getting the same reading for cylinder 1. Did you still remove the cylinder 3 coil to be able to do cylinder 1 or were you just able to remove and replace cylinder 1 without removing cylinder 3?
@justinl5762 жыл бұрын
@@highenergyworkoutmusic6348 Hopefully you figured this out by now but I was able to remove the coil from cylinder 1 without removing 3 just fine. I ended up removing 3 to swap them anyway though.
@redryder1312 Жыл бұрын
I just did this, right rear wasn't too bad, I removed the main harness out the way. Front right is the BIGGEST challenge. A cpl of scratches and little bit sore hands, it's done, ready for the next 100K miles.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@johnmlodynia4 жыл бұрын
Same deal for Nissan Frontier. 1.5 hr job saved $250 in labor quote from mechanic. Thank you.
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Good for you man!
@Lou-eye Жыл бұрын
I did this to my 2006 xterra a few years ago also, using the right tools like you did, wasn't too hard.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good for you and thanks for sharing!
@BrettJ.3 жыл бұрын
Working on first plug under the plenum so far so good will repost after I'm done
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good
@jgregg71004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video! Just did mine on 05 xterra with 140k, and pretty sure original spark plugs. Forgot to reattach the vacume hose on the intake when I was done...made for a nice cammy sounds haha
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Great news! Glad it worked out for you!
@adamwilson85593 жыл бұрын
Of course I find this video AFTER I removed the plenum to change my plugs. Ha. Great video; thanks for posting and I hope my engine lasts long enough for me to use this method next time :). FWIW - NGK very strongly recommends AGAINST using anti-seize on spark plugs. The laser iridiums (and all other NGK plugs these days) have plating on them that is meant to provide precise friction against the metal of the cylinder head; applying anti-seize can cause the actual force on the threads to be some 20% higher than what the torque wrench indicates because of the reduced friction.
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
What you said is all true except for American cars with over 100,000 miles with American spark plugs being changed for the first time. I've had experiences with seized plugs that sheared off and had to use a reverse thread bolt extraction tool to get it out. The owner had called the dealer on their recommended remedy and they wanted the cylinder head removed! Owner gave me the green light to use a extraction tool. Also on some Ford F150 V8 engines, the plugs also seize and break apart on removal attempts. So the question is, will NGK pay for parts and labor when your plugs seize and break apart?
@adamwilson85593 жыл бұрын
@@hardlymovingpro Oh I'm sure NGK would get out of it somehow. Thanks for the info!
@CH4RLYG7772 жыл бұрын
Now this video ACTUALLY helped me a lot to get the ignition coil out the first bank 1 spark plug, that twist is the key to gently get it out, thanks so much.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@danielthieme28748 ай бұрын
Just used this video for my pathfinder and it worked great, I was done in an hour. Thanks so much!!
@hardlymovingpro8 ай бұрын
Good for you!
@tylerboyer95234 жыл бұрын
just did this over the weekend. to add some key pointers: i used 2 very long screwdrivers to depress the clips under the plenum. a very long screwdriver and a very long pick would be even easier. i also taped my extension combinations together and to the spark plug socket so there was no way it came apart in the spark plug tube. use this time to check the tubes near the firewall for oil leakage in the valve cover spark plug o rings. i took my time and the plenum side took me 1.5 hours.
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Hey great story! If anything falls in the spark plug tube, I just use a magnet to pull it out. The important thing about this video, is don't remove the plenum to replace the plugs.
@royc1972Ай бұрын
Thank you I've been fighting to get the front two out for a week now.
@hardlymovingproАй бұрын
No problem 👍
@chasa43474 жыл бұрын
wow - that is impressive. You didn't even cuss once! I don't know as I could have made this job without a few 4 letter phrases. Thanks for sharing!!!
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it and thanks for your post!
@zigzag45464 жыл бұрын
You the man, this totally worked for me! Great video thanks for posting. patience is key, I also picked up a ratchet, had to cut the one i got down a little all in all took about 1.5 hours.
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Hey ... great job ... congrats!
@goodbyecalifornia35672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video, I was in the middle of this job on my frontier and didn’t know I could separate the coil pack in order to take it out. You’ve given me the confidence to try it again as I really didn’t want to remove the manifold, guy at Autozone didn’t sell me gaskets anyway. Thanks again, awesome video.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@jrh46422 жыл бұрын
Looks like a massive time saver! I was dreading this until I seen this video.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It is a time saver!
@davechambers98863 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I got a P-0302 and was dreading changing plugs. But, thanks to you, I can get it out so easy. I’ve seen the videos where it’s an all day job having to take half the damn engine apart to change plugs. This is simple.
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Some criticized this video for not removing the intake plenum
@danbunch3926 Жыл бұрын
Why remove it if you don’t have too…
@shawnarentscheler84302 жыл бұрын
Can not thank you enough for you amazing video. This was the easiest way I have found ever on the internet. Thank you very much for sharing your tips and experience you have learned.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped and thanks for your support!
@TheInvisibleOne10263 жыл бұрын
I can’t thank you enough for this video. This was a daunting task that I kept putting off. But with your video everything went great! Thanks again so much!
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out and tell your friends!
@TheInvisibleOne10263 жыл бұрын
Hardly Moving Productions 👍🏼
@rudyrigor45664 жыл бұрын
good video, I just did mine 2 days ago.. It was a pain having a big hand and using a regular 10mm open wrench. this video gave me the idea not to take off the plenum.. since all my plenum bolts are kind of rusted..
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Ajag4life2 жыл бұрын
Great video. It was a pain doing it, but you saved me $350.00 labor!!!
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you!
@39FORTYWATER4 жыл бұрын
Sir I like you for showing us the difficult it maybe it can be done! Thank you for the video. I have a problem while I am at work. I have been prepare to do the valve cover gaskets and plugs but it was a rainy Saturday and I wanted to do them on this weekend. You know when your Truck is ask for something to be done. I have been leaking oil for awhile, Years! You are the Video of Lifetime!
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments and support!
@jamesgaetano711111 ай бұрын
Bro....Thanks so much for this!!! Just did plugs/coils on my 2006 Xterra after getting a P0306 code. 1 & 3 are a bit awkward for sure...ugh Definitely recommend long needle nose, short & long ratchet extensions for this. Tiny hands help too lol
@hardlymovingpro11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and glad the video helped!
@eldnahym5 жыл бұрын
Pulling the plenum was easier than I thought but this looks like a good alternative!
@hardlymovingpro5 жыл бұрын
I hear you. Most of these V6 engines (except of Honda) cover up a cylinder bank making it difficult to get to the coil packs/plugs. It comes down to how skillful or creative you are at getting to the plugs.
@fuzzyfish805492 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us that if we keep the #3 coil out it will give us more room. And if you need even more room you can remove the plate that holds the throttle body steady. It's only four bolts and it opens things up even more. Just keep in mind not to lean on the throttle body.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@rontaylor7362 Жыл бұрын
I changed the valve timing solinoid assemly on that side without removing the intake manifold. Thanks for making this video. I am going to givebit ago.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@evoracing55633 жыл бұрын
Great video. Taking off and refitting the intake plenum + plugs takes about an hour. Only downside is, you have to replace rubber seals. Upside of taking it off, you can clean all the accumulated oil and gunk out from it and clean your Throttle body as well. I would recommend removing it every 3rd or so service to clean. So, might as well do this when replacing the plugs as Iridium plugs lasts about 45k to 60k km. Its reall easy to remove it. Your video awesome as it is, I would suggest will be great for only replacing or fault finding a coilpack.
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your post and critique! You're suggestions are worth thinking about.
@The1Fist Жыл бұрын
Iridium service interval per the manual is 105k miles. I changed mine and they looked almost new out of the package with a slight tint. Unless you get a code, 60k km is only half life of the iridium.
@ApoetsPoet2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! I had a cylinder misfire code and OF COURSE IT HAD TO BE CYLINDER 1🤣 It was still a pain in the ass, but better than removing the plenum. All good...for now
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped!
@jeremyswift75144 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this! Just purchased a Xterra and this will save so much time
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Good for you!
@chrishumpert608 Жыл бұрын
I haven't change that spark plug since 2011. Only the 5 I could reach. Hallelujah
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good luck with 6!
@alexvauxal70752 жыл бұрын
Today , I did it in my 07 Frontier......thank you ...thank you , Run perfect now.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@danielburrell723 Жыл бұрын
Success on my 2010 frontier v-6 4.0. The wobble is key! Replaced plugs to attempt to eliminate the predetonation our trucks have. But boy oh boy 18ft/lbs is alot for a plug. I ended up doing 15-16 which is what the 4 cylinder version wants..
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good for you and thanks for sharing! I don't use a torque wrench most of the time. I apply continuous torque via a 3/8 ratchet wrench until there's no more movement. I've delt with many cars that had their plugs replaced only to discover the plugs had loosened up.
@kingofkracovia4 ай бұрын
It works. Agree that the #1 on the passenger side is still a big PITA but doable.
@hardlymovingpro4 ай бұрын
Good for you and thanks for sharing!
@gospelstewardship6090 Жыл бұрын
Great work showing how to get this done with the right tools. I just finished changing out the plugs and my check engine light is gone.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@sopasaldana2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, swivel tools are the real deal, 🙏🏻🙌🏻 helped to save time and the most important, MONEY . 👍🏻
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@BustyWheatThins Жыл бұрын
Dielectric grease! You juat solved my problem, the right bank coil thats closest to the cabin would not want to fit all the way into the hole and i was wondering why; idk why my dumbass didn't think to use grease 😂 thanks for the video brotha!
@BustyWheatThins Жыл бұрын
it must be getting stuck on the ceramic part of the plug
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@willielittle30785 жыл бұрын
Great video sure does beat pulling that plenum off
@hardlymovingpro5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! When a customer came to me with a P0300 (random cylinder misfire) code, I knew the first step was to replace the plugs. Watched a few videos and everyone was pulling off the plenum. I figured there had to be a easier way.
@Winchestersxp4 жыл бұрын
Great job !! So happy I dont have to remove the intake. Now to find the plugs at a sensible price in Canada !
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help. Can you get plugs from Amazon or RockAuto?
@ralph39003 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful. I was able to do my spark plugs without removing the intake.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good for you and thanks for sharing!
@BrettJ.3 жыл бұрын
Done and everything went smooth,thanks for the video!!
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Great! Glad it worked out for you!
@jdantigua19993 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank you for a great video. No power tools and lots of wobble tools I love your approach as you make it simple by not removing the intake manifold.
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and glad it was helpful!
@emanuellara19044 жыл бұрын
Great vídeo thanks for sharing, already remove all 6 coils following your procedure and yes the is no need to remove the intake manifold. I knew that was crazy to do that just for changing spark plugs 😂
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment! Some would still insist on taking off the plenum ... Guess they like to follow someone's repair guide procedure?
@SibeDad Жыл бұрын
Thanks, made the changing of the spark plugs on my 2012 Xterra a breeze👍👍
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
You bet and thanks for sharing!
@nizmo904 жыл бұрын
Great video . But u need patience with cylinder 1 which I don't have lol. So took off the plenum but is good to see that it's possible without removing that damn plenum
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
More power to you if that worked for you!
@TheHamPimp2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This probably saved me an hour by following your lead!
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@bismarkdanquah81465 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, worked well for me and saved valuable time . The last one was a hustle but I got thru it thanks to your video and the 10mm ratchet trick.
@hardlymovingpro5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and acknowledgement that this technique does work! To support our channel, give us a thumbs up and subscribe to get notifications of new videos.
@redsteam13 жыл бұрын
My man the auto surgeon!!! Thanks very much for doing this video.
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@timsilva19442 жыл бұрын
Great job on the video! You showed and explained everything well. If the naysayers have trouble doing this, they should try working on motorcycles.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BX0207 Жыл бұрын
This is tempting me very much to try and attempt to change my spk plugs on my 07 Xterra on my own..
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
@brandoperez13133 жыл бұрын
Wow man ! This video is awesome . I give up on my truck since I couldn't get those 2 sparkplugs so I was planning on bringing it to the shop. But thanks to you and this video I will try again now with your way to do it . Thanks alot
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@waymenlawrence20644 жыл бұрын
I saw a video where some said don't use anti-seize because it will interfere with grounding spark plug
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Not if you apply a very light coat.
@chivazopym3 жыл бұрын
2005 Nissan frontier se. I did it this way and it works. Thanks man.
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@jeremywethington8545 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, it's going to save me a headache
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thomasblanco4995 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, very helpful. I just successfully accomplished this task.
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good for you and thanks for sharing!
@spicythai20008 ай бұрын
Just did mine. Good information. Thank you.
@hardlymovingpro8 ай бұрын
Good for you and thanks for sharing!
@flaviustiberiu442 Жыл бұрын
the mad lad did it
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good for you!
@GeorgeToft2 жыл бұрын
My heart sinks every time you drop the 16mm socket into the hole .
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
No problem getting it out!
@mb16363 ай бұрын
Excellent video! I have 07 frontier v6 same engine n able to replica your work !! Thnx !
@hardlymovingpro3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@gpzjeffrey7974Ай бұрын
Honest to god, it is far easier, especially on cylinders 1, 3, 5, if you simply remove the intake plenum first. The time you spent riding the struggle bus getting the old plugs out and new ones in is more than the time it takes me to remove the intake manifold and put it back. I have dealt with stripped plugs in the past, and never want to be in that situation again. Going at it sideways and with wobblies puts you at risk for stripping plugs.
@hardlymovingproАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@keithdonaghy53252 жыл бұрын
Excellent and helpful video, thanks. I do not believe you should be using anti seize on that type of plug though. Almost all plug manufacturers recommend against it.
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
A little won't hurt.
@justinl5762 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I had a cylinder 1 misfire and swapped the coils with cylinder 3 which then misfired. Easy fix for once
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@bobjones83782 жыл бұрын
That job is such a pain in the ass,I've done it multi[ple times...the coil pack will actually fit between the space on top of the plenum but it has to be angled correctly..excellent videography here
@hardlymovingpro2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@colbyscheesy7685 Жыл бұрын
Great video I watched one where they removed the entire top I was like no Thanks 😂
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@wardenwar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. You saved me TONS of time and frustration!
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you!
@ironwill48323 жыл бұрын
Grax x el video cada paso que el enseño así c hace y lo de la herramienta baby ratchet de 10 mm es de mucha ayuda sigan estos pasos y van a fallar buen video este tipo no fanfarronea. Grax compa DIOS t bendiga
@PacketWrangler Жыл бұрын
Going to go stare at my 2015 Frontier engine bay and see if I can use this approach. Thanks!
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@hankreardon6998 Жыл бұрын
Gonna tackle this tomorrow. Didn't like what I saw when I did the first recon. This will be a great help! What was Nissan thinking?
@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was wondering that myself!
@ghostboatsofsouthernmichig3773Ай бұрын
How hard would it be to take off the plenum. Might be a time saver in the long run
@hardlymovingproАй бұрын
Never removed so can't say.
@K.O.I_WORK3 жыл бұрын
Ngk spark plugs have a special coating that acts as anti seize and if you use additional anti seize then you’ll over torque them, whether using the 1/2-3/4 turn past snug they say on the box or a torque wrench. Definitely don’t want to mess up someone’s head doing a simple job like this!
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Yes ... I'd say NGK and Denso are hands down high quality plugs. Can't say the same about the other American brands (e.g., Motorcraft, AC Delco) that broke apart trying to get them loose. And yes, pre-soaked with penetrating oil. Several times had to use a bolt extraction tool to get the remnants of the plug out of the plug hole.
@K.O.I_WORK3 жыл бұрын
Hardly Moving Productions I’ve never had one break on me like that, sounds pretty horrifying.
@fernandobriseno81643 жыл бұрын
I've had pretty good luck with motorcraft
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
@@fernandobriseno8164 Hands down, Denso and NGK are the best.
@lorettacaputo69974 жыл бұрын
I've been dreading doing this job when the time comes along. I have seen the other videos on removing the plenium and wish to avoid that at all costs. I will be reviewing this video a few times. thanks for posting it. I am wondering if Nissan dealerships do your technique or just do the plenium removal and happily charge $500 for a spark plug change?
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Worked at a dealership. Always trying to find ways to make the job easier and go faster. Doubt dealer techs take off the plenum.
@g.fortin32283 жыл бұрын
I like it ...only 1 thing should really blow the debris/dirt from around the holes so you dont brush/knock any in. I know it takes an air hose but most techs or serious DIY's have one handy or at least a can of air..
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Yes ... that's a good practice.
@tylerferrell29594 жыл бұрын
thanks a million man for figuring out this hack
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ... still some insist the plenum be removed.
@tombeilman55794 жыл бұрын
I like the way you think,way less work than removing the plenum
@hardlymovingpro4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Some have suggested that it's easier to remove the plenum? Go figure.
@andrewziegler26083 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was hopping I can do it this way
@hardlymovingpro3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@mountainbiker442 ай бұрын
By dropping the spark plugs into the holes, you’re not affecting the gap on them ?
@hardlymovingpro2 ай бұрын
No because the ground electrode is dropping into a hole; it's the outer threads of the plug that hits the inner perimeter of the spark plug hole.