Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone has an idea on how I can remove my #2 stick coil for my plug change. 1,3 and 4 were fairly easy, but my hands are too big to get any leverage to remove #2.

Is there any negative side effects to running 3 news plugs and 1 old one?

Also, is there any way to know for sure I replaced the plugs properly?

* Last updated by: biggmo77 on 5/28/2014 @ 7:50 PM *

If you can get a grip on it, twist, and use something as a lever under your hand (pain!) it should pop up. Sometimes if there's a little oil in the plug well, it creates a pretty good vacuum when you try to pull the stick up.

If this is your first plug change, a little anti-seize on the threads doesn't hurt. Makes it easier to remove them the next time. I know the book gives a torque value, but from years of twisting wrenches, I can feel when something is tight enough but not too tight. The only time I use a torque wrench is when multiple bolts or nuts (like on a cylinder head) have to be torqued evenly and in sequence.

Only good thing about replacing only three is, when it starts misfiring, you'll know what the culprit is.

* Last updated by: Danno on 5/28/2014 @ 8:03 PM *

You might benefit from removing the PAIR and installing blockoff plates. Reduces decel pop and clutter over the engine + reduces weight. If I'm not mistaken, you should keep the PAIR if you have stock exhaust though.

I'd be very careful about prying under the stick coild cuz they can crack.

http://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=CAA38FC9-D56B-84E2-16C46626217188D2

http://www.zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=90BB0EC8-D56B-84E2-1B65ACF0325D447C

* Last updated by: Rook on 5/28/2014 @ 10:50 PM *

I appreciate the feedback.

I guess I just need a little more patience with #2. Got some dielectric grease on the coils I got done already so that should help for the future.

I did the "marble mod" while I was in there so we will see how that works. I currently have leo vince's with gutted header. I guess block off plates would be a nice project to have next.

I did the "marble mod" while I was in there so we will see how that works. I currently have leo vince's with gutted header. I guess block off plates would be a nice project to have next.

I don't think you need to worry about blocking or removing the PAIR with stick exhaust as long as you have no cats to burn up.