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2002_Sporty
Mudrunner


Reged: 12/28/08
Posts: 336
Loc: Fairbanks Alaska
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: logansportage]
      #1235351 - 01/12/11 03:51 AM

False lead;
I just got my parts in the mail today and have not performed the necessary tune-up. (This comming weekend).

I jacked the picture of the Sportage engine with the head taken off for visual reference from another site. Sorry.
I will not perform this mechanical feat this time around.
Not needed.

Thank you members; for providing all the useful/neccessary knowlege to perform this task. Your the best!!!

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2002 4dr Kia Sportage 4X4
Tires:235/75/15, Wheels: Black 15x8 Steel ProComp 2.5" B.S., Hubs:Warn Manual, Lift:3" UPYOURKIA, Trailer Hitch, Cargo Rack, Clinometer.


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DennisThompson
Body Damage is Cool


Reged: 03/15/02
Posts: 1391
Loc: Utah
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: logansportage]
      #1235393 - 01/12/11 07:41 PM

Wow, the only coils I have had to replace was my original two that blew up when I shot a spark plug out of the head (before I knew about using anti seeze on aluminum heads). I replaced the next set on a tune up, kept them for spares, replaced that set when I rebuilt my engine so I have another set of spares. I have never had one split on me.

Dennis

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95 Sportage, gone, will be missed.
98 TJ Sport, 2" lift 31" Km2s. The start of a new project.


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2002_Sporty
Mudrunner


Reged: 12/28/08
Posts: 336
Loc: Fairbanks Alaska
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: DennisThompson]
      #1235418 - 01/13/11 04:29 AM

Thanks for the heads up on the longevity of the coils; as I did not order any.
I would have bought them if they were on the list provided at the begining of the thread...
Are coils something that should be added to the spark plug changing list? Or is this just something you have to wait to find out after you have dissasembled everything?
I want it to be easiest for the next mechanical novice.


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2002 4dr Kia Sportage 4X4
Tires:235/75/15, Wheels: Black 15x8 Steel ProComp 2.5" B.S., Hubs:Warn Manual, Lift:3" UPYOURKIA, Trailer Hitch, Cargo Rack, Clinometer.


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londart
Wheeler


Reged: 02/10/09
Posts: 229
Loc: Idaho
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: 2002_Sporty]
      #1235428 - 01/13/11 12:06 PM

if you just have a bad boot on the end of the coil and your coil is still good just get replacement cop boots...should be available @ all auto parts stores for under $20

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Lonnie
Auto Parts Professional
95 sportage sold but not forgotten


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logansportage
Body Damage is Cool


Reged: 04/22/02
Posts: 1217
Loc: Logan, Utah
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: londart]
      #1235450 - 01/13/11 03:55 PM

The boots are special and only come with the coil. Standard makes them for KIA. The reason I know, I went the dealer to get one back when mine cracked and they pulled it off the shelf in a Standard box. I looked at the box, told them no thanks, not at your price. Walked a couple of doors down to my local auto parts store, and asked for them to see if they could get me the same part. They had them sitting on their shelf and were less than 1/2 the price the stealer wanted.

Logansportage

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White 1998 4 door KIA Sportage 4x4 w/Eibach 2.5 spring lift and TJ rear coils, 4crawler 1.5 body lift, Monroe Sensa.trac shocks, Bosch 4+ plugs, Eaton LSD, 31x10.5x15 BFG KM tires, 2.5 cat back exhaust w/SpinTech muffler


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londart
Wheeler


Reged: 02/10/09
Posts: 229
Loc: Idaho
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: logansportage]
      #1235459 - 01/13/11 05:25 PM

standard part # for the boots spp95.yes they are special but are available seperately.we sell three brands @ the store i work for but only stock them in standard motor products.actually about $15 here but on auto zones website they are $20.just an option to not replace whole coil

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Lonnie
Auto Parts Professional
95 sportage sold but not forgotten


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logansportage
Body Damage is Cool


Reged: 04/22/02
Posts: 1217
Loc: Logan, Utah
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: londart]
      #1235529 - 01/14/11 12:59 PM

Thanks for the update. Might come in handy. Does it come with the resister, or just the rubber boot?

Logansportage

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White 1998 4 door KIA Sportage 4x4 w/Eibach 2.5 spring lift and TJ rear coils, 4crawler 1.5 body lift, Monroe Sensa.trac shocks, Bosch 4+ plugs, Eaton LSD, 31x10.5x15 BFG KM tires, 2.5 cat back exhaust w/SpinTech muffler


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londart
Wheeler


Reged: 02/10/09
Posts: 229
Loc: Idaho
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: logansportage]
      #1235563 - 01/14/11 05:53 PM

BOOT WITH SPRING ALREADY IN IT AND RESISTOR TAPED TO THE SIDE OF IT

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Lonnie
Auto Parts Professional
95 sportage sold but not forgotten


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logansportage
Body Damage is Cool


Reged: 04/22/02
Posts: 1217
Loc: Logan, Utah
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: londart]
      #1235830 - 01/17/11 07:13 PM

Sweet. Thanks.

Logansportage

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White 1998 4 door KIA Sportage 4x4 w/Eibach 2.5 spring lift and TJ rear coils, 4crawler 1.5 body lift, Monroe Sensa.trac shocks, Bosch 4+ plugs, Eaton LSD, 31x10.5x15 BFG KM tires, 2.5 cat back exhaust w/SpinTech muffler


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BAZINGA
Wheeler


Reged: 04/30/08
Posts: 157
Loc: Denmark, Western Australia
Re: READ FIRST IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS [Re: logansportage]
      #1237681 - 02/10/11 04:09 AM

I went to change the spark plugs and discovered that the plastic connector on the ignition leads that plug into the coil packs had deteriated so much so, that when I went to unplug it, the plastic just crumpled into little pieces.
So I pull the wires out of the coil packs so I can wrap some electrical tape around them and realise that I didn't take note of which colour goes where. Stupid!
There are four wires: the two short wires are blue and white. The two long wires are blue and green.
Which one goes to the two connections on the coil pack?

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99 Auto Sportage. Wildcat Extractors, Lukey Turbo Muffler, Warn manual hubs, K&N Air filter, Tyres 30/9.5/15, Ironman 40mm springs, KYB front struts & rear shocks, GME TX3220 UHF radio, dual battery system. Twin 10" electric fans. Next Job: Body lift


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