Spark plugs

chopper

Hey guys,
I'm not the most mechanical of minded but im going to at least change my spark plugs on my '05 XC70. Can anyone tell me what tools I'll need to buy please and what are the best spark plugs. Apparently I'll need to set the plugs to the correct gap so if anyone knows what I'll need or has a good foolproof step by step guide that'd be much appreciated.

Cheers
Steve

Philia_Bear

Volvo plugs ONLY!
the gap on them os pre set

You need a t30 torx
10mm socket
7mm socket
12mm socket
And a spark plug socket (smaller size)
Extensions and ratchet for above as well

Pretty much
Remove charge/intake pipe from above engine
Remove spark plug cover
Remove coils
Remove plugs
Then install in reverse order

Philia_Bear

Iirc there are some good videos on youtube on doing it

chopper

Philia_Bear;114374 wroteIirc there are some good videos on youtube on doing it

Thanks mate! Do you know only Volvo sell Volvo plugs?

I just need to find a good video and work out what the charge intake pipe looks like now lol

Philia_Bear

chopper;114378 wrote
Philia_Bear;114374 wroteIirc there are some good videos on youtube on doing it
Thanks mate! Do you know only Volvo sell Volvo plugs?

I just need to find a good video and work out what the charge intake pipe looks like now lol

Can get the blister pavks from usa for about half the price of volvo aus
Ipdusa.com
Fcpeuro.com

chopper

Can get the blister pavks from usa for about half the price of volvo aus
Ipdusa.com
Fcpeuro.com [/quote]

That sounds like a plan, thanks mate

Ex850R

FCP.
They have lifetime replacement warranty
Yes
Send back old plugs, they send new.
You pay postage..

chopper

Ex850R;114400 wroteFCP.
They have lifetime replacement warranty
Yes
Send back old plugs, they send new.
You pay postage..

That's fantastic. I wonder what OEM plugs cost here in Oz compared to the US with shipping?

Ex850R

Buy from USA.
We all do, I don't know anyone buying parts here do much.
And also Rockauto for parts, a really good website on your cart.
PFS in Britain too.

chopper

Ex850R;114418 wroteBuy from USA.
We all do, I don't know anyone buying parts here do much.
And also Rockauto for parts, a really good website on your cart.
PFS in Britain too.

Thanks fellas ?

timbo

Sandwood trading in melbourne can supply genuine plugs overnight for half what the dealership charges 03 9898 0269

chopper

timbo;114431 wroteSandwood trading in melbourne can supply genuine plugs overnight for half what the dealership charges 03 9898 0269

Cheers Tim ?
I still need to get all the right tools and find a good guide on You Tube. I know it's very basic stuff for most but I couldn't buy a left handed screw driver.

Just as a bit of info for all I rang up a authorised dealer in Sydney and I was quoted over $400 to supply and fit new plugs to my car??? I almost fell off my chair!