Just got a 2000 GT, advice on changing Plugs and Springs

Philipk2003 · June 25th, 2007, 02:17 PM

Hello All,

I just got a 2000 Mustang GT. I've done all the usual over the weekend(change all the fluids to Royal Purple)

Next week, I plan on changing the spark plugs and springs. Just wanted to check with all of you out there, when

1) to change the plugs, do I need to remove the fuel rail as it looks like the rails are right on top of the coils? Or do I simply loosen the nut, slide the coils to the side a litte and pull it off the plug? (I'm asking cus I havn't even tried yet)

2) when changing springs, do I simply remove the 2 bolts from the front strut to the lower control arm and let the suspension fall down? Or is there much more work invovled? Rear springs - any suggestions.

I've done many other cars, but this is my first mustang. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!!!

White99stang · June 25th, 2007, 02:48 PM

alright with the plugs, you don't need to remove the fuel rail. Just loosen the nut for each cop and take them off after you unplug it. Make sure your motor is cold, do not over tq the plugs and use a little bit of anti-seize. The springs can be a little bit more of a pain. All you have to do is jack the car up and remove the wheels, brake caliper, and put another jack under the a-arm, remove the 2 bolts holding the strut on the bottom. slowly lower the jack and more than likely the spring will not come out. I use a pry bar and kinda just stand back and pop it out. I have never managed to get it to fly out and i have done it over 10 times. Just take your time and enjoy working on your car.

Philipk2003 · June 25th, 2007, 03:05 PM

Thanks!!! I figured you need a jack under the front. How about the rear springs?

vichael1 · June 25th, 2007, 07:06 PM

this should help you out!!

http://mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/steedaspring1.htm

Philipk2003 · June 25th, 2007, 07:34 PM

Vichael 1,

This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!!!!

What's your opinion about changing the plugs?

Philip

DrHolliday · June 25th, 2007, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Philipk2003

Vichael 1,

This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!!!!

What's your opinion about changing the plugs?

Philip

Plugs are easy on these cars. Just unplug the coil, remove the bolt and the coil comes right off the plug.

Just don't over torque the new plugs. I hear these heads can strip easy.

Drgnracin72 · June 25th, 2007, 10:56 PM

yeah, you overtorque them and your gonna pull the threads out of the head. not good. do exactly what white said, pull em cold, and put a little anit-sieze on them and torque to specs and then your good. the back left was the hardest for me

June 25th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#1
Philipk2003 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just got a 2000 GT, advice on changing Plugs and Springs Hello All, I just got a 2000 Mustang GT. I've done all the usual over the weekend(change all the fluids to Royal Purple) Next week, I plan on changing the spark plugs and springs. Just wanted to check with all of you out there, when 1) to change the plugs, do I need to remove the fuel rail as it looks like the rails are right on top of the coils? Or do I simply loosen the nut, slide the coils to the side a litte and pull it off the plug? (I'm asking cus I havn't even tried yet) 2) when changing springs, do I simply remove the 2 bolts from the front strut to the lower control arm and let the suspension fall down? Or is there much more work invovled? Rear springs - any suggestions. I've done many other cars, but this is my first mustang. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!!!

June 25th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#2
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright with the plugs, you don't need to remove the fuel rail. Just loosen the nut for each cop and take them off after you unplug it. Make sure your motor is cold, do not over tq the plugs and use a little bit of anti-seize. The springs can be a little bit more of a pain. All you have to do is jack the car up and remove the wheels, brake caliper, and put another jack under the a-arm, remove the 2 bolts holding the strut on the bottom. slowly lower the jack and more than likely the spring will not come out. I use a pry bar and kinda just stand back and pop it out. I have never managed to get it to fly out and i have done it over 10 times. Just take your time and enjoy working on your car. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

June 25th, 2007, 07:06 PM	#4
vichael1 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	this should help you out!! http://mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/steedaspring1.htm __________________ CMS Stage I Cams Tuned by Mike Rousch Mid-Atlantic Performance

June 25th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#7
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	yeah, you overtorque them and your gonna pull the threads out of the head. not good. do exactly what white said, pull em cold, and put a little anit-sieze on them and torque to specs and then your good. the back left was the hardest for me __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

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June 25th, 2007, 03:05 PM	#3
Philipk2003 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks!!! I figured you need a jack under the front. How about the rear springs?

June 25th, 2007, 07:34 PM	#5
Philipk2003 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Vichael 1, This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!!!! What's your opinion about changing the plugs? Philip

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