Spark Plugs

1. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

   #1 7th January 2011, 10:56

   Hi,
   
   I have had a look on the forums but couldnt find an exact answer for what i am looking for.
   
   How do you change the spark plugs on a citroen saxo mk2 forte. Is there a tutorial somewhere because in the haynes manual i have for my car the engine is different.
   
   thanks
   
   alex
2. ric_b3 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 essex Posts: 1041 Saxo 1.1 animal

   #2 7th January 2011, 11:54

   Easy mate theres a black bar across the back of the engine with 2 nuts i think and a plug, undo them and unplug it then give it a good wiggle and it should pop out replace plugs and put back together done
3. Andy2907 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Hereford Posts: 326 2001 Fiesta Zetec S - Red

   #3 8th January 2011, 19:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ric_b3 Easy mate theres a black bar across the back of the engine with 2 nuts i think and a plug, undo them and unplug it then give it a good wiggle and it should pop out replace plugs and put back together done

   +1 can be a sod to get out sometimes though because certain inlet manifolds get in the way persistance is key.
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 8th January 2011, 20:01

   A flexable T bar socket 10mm works wonders for gettng the plugs out.
   
   Steve.
5. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #5 8th January 2011, 21:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 A flexable T bar socket 10mm works wonders for gettng the plugs out. Steve.

   +1
   
   had to get the rocker cover off on mine as my socket extention was too fat
6. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

   #6 11th January 2011, 18:44

   Do you no what the gap i think it is needs to be for spark plugs?
7. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #7 11th January 2011, 18:50

   The clearance is 0.8mm I think if thats what you mean. They come pre-set though so you shouldn't have to gap them.
8. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

   #8 11th January 2011, 19:01

   i am changing the spark plugs tomorrow so i just wanted to no also could you recommend me some good spark plugs from halfords please
9. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #9 11th January 2011, 19:06

   Dont go to halfords for your plugs.
   Go to a small independant spares place and get them.
   Just get ngk plugs and all will be fine.
10. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

    #10 11th January 2011, 19:09

    i have a mate with a trade card so its cheaper about 11 pound for the plugs
11. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

    #11 11th January 2011, 19:22

    could you recommend me some good ngk spark plugs please? i had aloook on halfords and there are alot of different types
12. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

    #12 11th January 2011, 19:23

    Thats not cheap then!
    And the plugs aint as good!
    
    Should get ngk plugs from a small place for around £2 each!
13. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

    #13 11th January 2011, 19:25

    oh right.. i will go to a place around the corner then
14. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

    #14 11th January 2011, 19:43

    what are the best ngk plugs to get for a 1.1 saxo? mainly want fuel efficiancy
15. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

    #15 11th January 2011, 20:13

    Well no plug will boost your mpg or bhp by loads.
    All they will is help get it closer to the factory readings.
    I always use ngk r plugs, nothing fancy just bog standerd
16. Pointy Newbie Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 19

    #16 11th January 2011, 20:21

    As above, NGK-R plugs are best for your application. Only need to worry about twin tips and platinum when you have got performance mods and the engine is under harsh loads.
17. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

    #17 11th January 2011, 20:27

    well i dont have any mods on my car.. do all the ngk spark plugs work with my car because i was looking on halfords and they have all different models like 057 and 058 ect ect
    
    cheers guys
18. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

    #18 11th January 2011, 20:33

    Just ignore halfords.
    The codes they use refer to sets as they sell.
    Go to the independant spares place, tell them you want ngk plugs for your car.
    They will either ask for the reg number or year, engine size and model.
19. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

    #19 11th January 2011, 20:35

    ha ok mate cheers
20. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

    #20 12th January 2011, 00:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by swampy Just ignore halfords. The codes they use refer to sets as they sell. Go to the independant spares place, tell them you want ngk plugs for your car. They will either ask for the reg number or year, engine size and model.

    swampy you are a hero
21. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #21 12th January 2011, 08:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Meto The clearance is 0.8mm I think if thats what you mean. They come pre-set though so you shouldn't have to gap them.

    mine weren't, suprisingly!