The 89G - 1997 - 2001 Toyota Camry 2.2 Four Cylinder Spark Plug Replacement - DIY Tutorial

[@89G]

The torque spec on these plugs is 16 to 18 lb ft of torque. I said 18, but put them at 16 later. Both are within spec of the proper torque.

[@IAmGabe777]

Thank you.

[@89G]

@IAmGabe777 thank you for watching!

[@IAmGabe777]

@@89GDo I need to apply dielectric grease to the threads of the new spark plugs?

[@89G]

@@IAmGabe777 no, just inside the spark plug boot.

[@IAmGabe777]

@@89GI just want to clarify since it’s the first time I’ll be doing this, the square part of the wire boot you pull from add grease? Or the part of the boot that connects and touches the top of the spark plugs?

[@bernardocisneros4402]

It's also a good idea to blow out the spark plug wells with compressed air from a compressor or can. Debris tends to gather down there and fall into cylinder when you take the plugs out.

[@89G]

Yes, great point. We had already done this prior to the video when we thought we were doing a head gasket. Thanks for bringing that up!

[@SleazysGarage]

Solid tips and tricks! Great idea to use the hose to put the spark plugs in. Thanks for sharing as always!

[@89G]

Thanks Sleazy! I would've replied a while ago... but I've been playing transmissions today, LOL.

[@chriseverette7379]

What size hose is that though??

[@bernardocisneros4402]

Nice ratchet. My first time seeing one of those.

[@MrBlitzkrieg1987]

The socket rubber tip is priceless! The 4.6 and coyote mustangs have plugs that go deep into the top of the head too 😂! In the past Ive used a telescoping magnet to drop the plugs in, in the past I have been wrong, what I really needed a hose!

[@89G]

Thank you! My F150 has them deep plugs too.... that's actually what I started using that method on. It works good on the Duratec 4 cylinder, and even my own Toyota (this Camry is not mine).

[@cousylife]

Great job man thanks, now I can fix my car 😂

[@89G]

@@cousylife you bet!

[@BigStickStangs]

Great helpful video! I use the hose tip too! Very helpful! 👊😎✌️

[@89G]

It really is a good trick! Thanks for watching Buddy! 👊

[@joem9985]

Did you pre-loosen the plug wires on both ends? I'm having a tough time just pulling the boot off the top of the engine. And how are you using the screwdriver to help remove the wire on the other end?

[@89G]

It originally came to me with a suspected head gasket leak, so yes - I had just removed the plugs and wires to check for that just a couple weeks prior. The screwdriver was only used to push in the locking tabs. Hopefully that helps! Also, I find these to be beneficial at times for pulling plug wires: amzn.to/3Xg3vXn

[@kuisekuise5371]

How do o get my boots off they dont pull off pike yours did

[@89G]

Is it the rubber stuck to the plug wells, or do you think it's the clip hanging on to the plug itself?

[@javarseals4455]

What size socket did you use to remove spark plugs ?

[@89G]

@@javarseals4455 they are standard 5/8 size.

[@wagnerpaz2790]

Thank you

[@89G]

You bet! Thanks for the feedback!

[@FancyNoises]

Is it 5/8 ID hose, or a bit smaller?

[@89G]

@@FancyNoises 3/8 or 10mm is what I use.

[@debunker-dw3mn]

so the order of the spark plug cables is from front to back: 1, 3, 2, 4 ? Can someone confirm if this will work with Camry 1998 2.2L 4 cylinder? Thanks

[@89G]

The firing order is 1, 3, 4, 2 on these.

[@89G]

OK, I'm seeing what you are asking now. My bad. Front to back on the coil goes 1, 4, 3, 2 - my apologies. I thought you meant the firing order of the motor.

[@89G]

I just went back and watched. It looks like the previous person mixed up plug wires 3 and 2 and I just used what they had done. The reason this worked is because this is a waste spark system, BUT it does indeed need to be changed. I will talk to the owner of this vehicle and have them let me swap it. As per my previous indication though... it SHOULD go 1, 4, 3, 2 front to back. THANKS!!

[@debunker-dw3mn]

@@89G Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@89G]

@@debunker-dw3mn thank you as well. I just went with what was there because it ran that way.

[@JoyTraderFX]

Thank you

[@89G]

Glad to help! Thank you!