Got Any Plugs? (Not 13 Amp)

[lordturns]

Hi everyone,

as my Lexi appears to be running a bit rich (MOT test) and you can smell it - I was wondering what sort of spark plugs to give her? it is likely that she hasn't had her plugs changed since new and I do not have any knowledge of what's good or bad etc. All I know is I would like good quality and not duds.

Many thanks in advance,

Jeremy

[steve2006]

NGK Iridiums are recommended, around £60.00 a set of fleabay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spark-Plugs-Set-Iridium-IX-x8-LEXUS-LS400-4-0-90-97-/310394679727?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4844f6f1af

[Adam Evans]

http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commercial_search.php?type=SPARK%2520PLUGS&manufact=LEXUS&model=LS400&engine=4.0

Straight from NGK site

[Malc]

and change at 60k miles I believe.

Malc

[lordturns]

Many thanks for your help everyone - looks like it will be NGKs then :outforcount:

[lordturns]

NGK Iridiums are recommended, around £60.00 a set of fleabay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spark-Plugs-Set-Iridium-IX-x8-LEXUS-LS400-4-0-90-97-/310394679727?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4844f6f1af

Plugs are ordered! any idea how long the job should take to change them? I have been quoted an approx price (could be more or less I am told) of £264.43 for the job....seems OK? or is it a rip off? Lexus wanted around £15 per plug if you went their route - just goes to show you how the shared knowledge from everyone on here works time and time again. Brilliant.

[ManicMark]

£264 to change the plugs you have purchased is mad Should only be an hours labour max.

[Malc]

Are they supplying and fitting the plug leads too at that price ??

Malc

[lordturns]

That price was for supply and fit although I was told the price 'could' increase!! As suggested I have purchased the NGK iridiums for £57 incl. delivery from fleabay via Steves link.

An hours labour? really? my neighbour years ago had a Jaguar series 3 V12 saloon and he always said the plugs at the back of the engine block were a pain to reach...you could see why - plumbing everywhere! simpler on a Lexus then?

[The-Acre]

I'm not sure about the MK3 but I changed my plugs earlier in the year, and as Mark says, it took about an hour, easy as well.

[Malc]

Everything on Jags is complicated, always was and probably always will be .......... and they break down too !!

Malc

[cruisermark]

the lexus price sounds a bargain compared to the other quote - i would get another quote from a local garage and go from there.

[lordturns]

Spoke to my reliable mechanic and he is going to do the job once the sparks have arrived.....should be around 40mins to an hour tops.

[Malc]

100 squid all up then ?

Malc

[mikeyv]

Firstly, £264.43 is rather precise for an approximate price.

Secondly, it's an almost criminal rip off.

What kind of garage are they?

[lordturns]

Firstly, £264.43 is rather precise for an approximate price.

Secondly, it's an almost criminal rip off.

What kind of garage are they?

Hi Michael, they are a Vauxhall dealership and that's why the price is high....the tech V8 enthusiast works there though although not for that money I think. My reliable mechanic is getting the job regardless.

[cleverdick]

Check out the tutorial on lexls.

If you work carefully and methodically I think an hour is a little optimistic. (I've done this job on two LS400s now.)

Possibly a good time to change the HT leads as well, which fortunately are supplied pre-loomed. Plugs are Denso PK20R11.

[lordturns]

Check out the tutorial on lexls.

If you work carefully and methodically I think an hour is a little optimistic. (I've done this job on two LS400s now.)

Possibly a good time to change the HT leads as well, which fortunately are supplied pre-loomed. Plugs are Denso PK20R11.

Had a look at the tutorial - it all looks fairly straightforward, will buy some leads too and do those...

[cleverdick]

Go OEM if you possibly can, take your time and don't revisit!

[Malc]

I think I remember reading that the HT leads one replaces every 180k miles.

Malc