What else?

[controller77]

So I ordered the 8 coils from ebay. What else should I get/do when I replace them?

 

[d-i-s-t-o-r-t-e-d]

Spark plugs... and patience.

 

[controller77]

Spark plug recommendation?

 

[Quik LS]

first - check to see if there is oil in the spark plug wells. If there is - you need to do the valve cover gaskets - or you will simply ruin the new coils.

here an article on that job - > http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/Lincoln-LS/Valve_Cover_Seal_Inspection/Valve-Cover-Seal.htm

 

[controller77]

Being that I'm a little short for time, would it be worth it to just do the VCG anyway? How much does the VCG cost? I don't know that I'll have time to check for oil, then get parts and finish. If I have all the parts, it can all just be done at once. Timewise, coils, VCG and switching out suspension on all four corners, is this a one day job?

 

[Quik LS]

the gaskets are cheap - like $35-$50 each - but it is a '''whole''' different amount of work to swap the gaskets versus just changing the plugs and coils.

It is a solid full day.

 

[controller77]

Thanks. I guess I'll just see what I get into when I do the coils. Any recommendation on spark plugs?

 

[controller77]

Recommendations? Yes? No?

 

[Quik LS]

if you are all stock - stay with the OE platinum bosch.

 

[controller77]

I have the KKM setup and Magnaflow exhaust and about to get a tune from Torrie, but that is it.