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Originally posted by platinum_drew:
Originally posted by Ike:
While I'm at it, how do I clean my UIM and LIM. Is it as simple as removing the UIM and spraying something in it or what exactly am I supposed to do?
uh, if you're frightened by changing plug wires, then a UIM/LIM cleaning is not for you. there's a lot of sensors, bolts, hoses, and curing involved. we had a meet last month, we started at 10 AM and were leaving around 7PM. granted we stopped for food, occassional random breaks, but even so, it's several hours worth of PITA.
Yeah, and remember, we were freakin' cooking out there in that sun, which magnified the unpleasantness of it. If I were doing it again, I'd do the work at my in-laws in their garage and leave the car in overnight while soaking the manifolds.
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YOU CAN DO IT!!!! 
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Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:
Originally posted by platinum_drew:
Originally posted by Ike:
While I'm at it, how do I clean my UIM and LIM. Is it as simple as removing the UIM and spraying something in it or what exactly am I supposed to do?
uh, if you're frightened by changing plug wires, then a UIM/LIM cleaning is not for you. there's a lot of sensors, bolts, hoses, and curing involved. we had a meet last month, we started at 10 AM and were leaving around 7PM. granted we stopped for food, occassional random breaks, but even so, it's several hours worth of PITA.
Yeah, and remember, we were freakin' cooking out there in that sun, which magnified the unpleasantness of it. If I were doing it again, I'd do the work at my in-laws in their garage and leave the car in overnight while soaking the manifolds.
Drew and Jeb had a harder time because they had me harassing..er..I mean assisting them with my smart a.. comments and remarks during the meet. 
But in all seriousness, Ike, just start with the plugs first (to "warm up"). Then you can try something else later.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
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Originally posted by Phil Rohtla:
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
HAhahahahah
Let us know how you do man, If ya get stuck on something please ask, Id rather have you ask them do harm.
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I did the full UIM\LIM rebuild on my car when i did plugs and wires.
it was the first time i had done anything on the car(i had a basic mechanical knowledge at the time) since i bought it, and all i needed was the how to and a couple hours of time.
it's not that dificult, just get over the fear and get dirty.
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I'm gonna do my first change of plugs and wires here soon too. So your not the only one here. I also did my very first oil change all by myself almost 2K miles ago (haha laugh if you like guys) and did very well. I am also gonna do a drain and fill soon on the tranny, maybe on my next oil change. Since I'm on vacation this week I might just try to get all that out of the way this week.
After my first oil change all by myself I feel pretty good about myself, and it makes me want to do more.  
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Originally posted by Mystique97:
I'm gonna do my first change of plugs and wires here soon too. So your not the only one here. I also did my very first oil change all by myself almost 2K miles ago (haha laugh if you like guys) and did very well. I am also gonna do a drain and fill soon on the tranny, maybe on my next oil change. Since I'm on vacation this week I might just try to get all that out of the way this week.
After my first oil change all by myself I feel pretty good about myself, and it makes me want to do more.
I did my first maintenance stuff this year as well. I started with oil and filter changes, but quickly graduated to tranny fluid drain and fill. I just completed the installation of new front rotors, and a new oil pan gasket.
Jump right in and give it a try. Do your research first though. People on CEG are GREAT ! ! !
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Originally posted by mean'tour:
People on CEG are GREAT ! ! !
yes they are, willing to help you out with ANYTHING, car related or not.
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Originally posted by snakous:
..yes they are, willing to help you out with ANYTHING, car related or not.
Snakous, that should be "...yes we are...". You are also one of us. 
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
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Originally posted by Stazi:
You don't have to remove th UIM to change the plugs. Just the coil pack.
Put down your purse and do it yourself!
Just changed my wires yesterday over my lunch hour. Even went to the dealer to pick them up. Don't bother removing the coil pack, just used long needle nose pliers to grip where the wire meets the boot and give it a yank (especially #3 in the back). Bring a small screw driver to snap the clips appart.
You might want to throw some never-cease on the new plugs when you do them.
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