maintenance how-to's???

slugmike · 11-29-2004, 05:11 PM

hey all -

i'd like to do a mini-tune up on my 2001 Sport with 53k miles. I was thinking about putting in new plugs and wires, and a new cap/rotor.

does anybody have a detailed how-to for these items? i'm a car novice, most complex thing i've done under the hood was a kkm intake.

is this stuff easy enough to learn, or am i better off leaving it to the pros?

thanks in advance for the help!

**Blee1099** · 11-29-2004, 05:11 PM

Look in the useful thread section.. Also there is no cap/rotor.. We run a distributor less ignition.

Robb · 11-29-2004, 05:13 PM

There is no cap or rotor.

Try a SEARCH for "spark plug replacement" or something along those terms. There are quite a few threads with instructions on the plug/wire replacement.

*dman726749* · 11-29-2004, 05:20 PM

get a haynes or chiltons repair manual, they will have instructions for this and hundreds of other repairs only 15 bucks and it will save you tons of time and money in the long run

*Rhett* · 11-29-2004, 05:27 PM

You can do a "mini" tune up yourself pretty easily. And the books (Haynes, Chiltons) are helpful...but the BEST way to learn is to have someone that knows how to do it, help you.

aldive · 11-29-2004, 05:31 PM

I seriously doubt that you need to replace plugs/wires at your mileage; many go over 100k on them.

Now would be a great time for a complete fluid change and the switch to synthetic fluids.

Good luck and keep asking questions....

spindlecone · 11-29-2004, 05:33 PM

and do not forget to clean and gap your points, very important

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**Blee1099** · 11-29-2004, 05:34 PM

And take out your summer air in your tires and replace them with some fall/winter mix air..

*Rhett* · 11-29-2004, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blee1099

And take out your summer air in your tires and replace them with some fall/winter mix air..

You do know that what you described will decrease the rolling resistance of your tires.

**JDraper** · 11-29-2004, 06:49 PM

Time for synthetic blinker fluid too!!

spindlecone · 11-29-2004, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JDraper

Time for synthetic blinker fluid too!!

Royal purple has a new horn lube also, great for a few extra H.P.

11-29-2004, 05:11 PM	#1
slugmike Wannabe Elite Explorer Sunnyvale, CA 2001 Explorer Sport Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 121 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	maintenance how-to's??? hey all - i'd like to do a mini-tune up on my 2001 Sport with 53k miles. I was thinking about putting in new plugs and wires, and a new cap/rotor. does anybody have a detailed how-to for these items? i'm a car novice, most complex thing i've done under the hood was a kkm intake. is this stuff easy enough to learn, or am i better off leaving it to the pros? thanks in advance for the help! __________________ 2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 4.0 SOHC

11-29-2004, 05:11 PM	#2
Blee1099 Evil Asian Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,327 Vehicle Specs	Look in the useful thread section.. Also there is no cap/rotor.. We run a distributor less ignition. __________________ Decals & Stickers EF Shirts EF Pullover Hoodies EF Zip Up Hoodies EF Travel Coffee Mugs Buy Any 2 and get 2nd half off Bottoms Up Rock Racing

11-29-2004, 05:20 PM	#4
dman726749 Mall Crawler Greenwood Indiana 96 xlt Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,768 Vehicle Specs	get a haynes or chiltons repair manual, they will have instructions for this and hundreds of other repairs only 15 bucks and it will save you tons of time and money in the long run __________________ Dustin 96 XLT 2" tt and war shackles, 3" b/l 33" X-Terrains, Custom Snorkel Sold Dman726749's 96 X!!! 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew Indianapolis Indiana Senior Portrait and Wedding Photography

11-29-2004, 05:27 PM	#5
Rhett Let Them Eat Cake Cape Girardeau, MO 94 Sport 4x4 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,230 Vehicle Specs	You can do a "mini" tune up yourself pretty easily. And the books (Haynes, Chiltons) are helpful...but the BEST way to learn is to have someone that knows how to do it, help you. __________________ 94 Sport 4x4; EA cone filter; Granitelli MAF; BBK 66mm TB; Jacobs wires; Magnaflow w/2.5" pipe; Rancho RS9000; EE sways; Apten dual-program chip; Visteon Super-Cool radiator; BFG 30 x 9.50's; AMSOIL throughout; etc. etc.

11-29-2004, 05:31 PM	#6
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs	I seriously doubt that you need to replace plugs/wires at your mileage; many go over 100k on them. Now would be a great time for a complete fluid change and the switch to synthetic fluids. Good luck and keep asking questions.... __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

11-29-2004, 05:13 PM	#3
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs	There is no cap or rotor. Try a SEARCH for "spark plug replacement" or something along those terms. There are quite a few threads with instructions on the plug/wire replacement.

11-29-2004, 05:33 PM	#7
spindlecone B San Jose, Calif 2003 sport trac Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,921 Vehicle Specs	and do not forget to clean and gap your points, very important JOKEING HERE

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Blee1099 Evil Asian Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,327 Vehicle Specs	And take out your summer air in your tires and replace them with some fall/winter mix air.. __________________ Decals & Stickers EF Shirts EF Pullover Hoodies EF Zip Up Hoodies EF Travel Coffee Mugs Buy Any 2 and get 2nd half off Bottoms Up Rock Racing

11-29-2004, 06:49 PM	#10
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