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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 24 2014, 01:32 PM (819 Views) | |
| Freeman | Apr 24 2014, 01:32 PM Post #1 |
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So my 4 cylinder LSi Metro has a distributorless ignition system. As far as a tune up goes, what do I replace? Usually I'm all over the rotor, cap, wires and plugs. But this is sort of confusing me. Autosuck only sells 2 of the plug wires. The ones that aren't part of the coilpack. They sell coilpacks with the tube that goes into that cylinder. So do I skip replacing the packs and just replace the 2 wires and my spark plugs? Or do I just do plugs? I know it's up to me, but what would you guys suggest? I feel like replacing my coil packs is like replacing the whole distributor. Seems like it's not worth it unless they are failing. |
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| Deleted User | Apr 24 2014, 01:41 PM Post #2 |
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JadedSL2 did some sort of tuneup on his 2000 4/5 recently. It was a joint effort. I was more involved with how the hell to get to the timing belt and water pump, and why did they make this SOB so ing tight to pay too much attention to what the "tune up" consisted of. I think he screwed in a new set of spark plugs and called it good. Oh, and a new valve cover gasket. There's a seal set between the valve cover and the spark plug recesses. Fel-Pro for the win on that particular gasket kit. The rest of the stuff you mentioned seemed to be in good condition on his engine, and did not get replaced at the time. He might have done something previously. I'm sure he'll chime in, especially after I prompt him with a PM. |
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| Woodie | Apr 25 2014, 03:10 AM Post #3 |
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Plugs, Filters, Oil change. That's the beauty of it. |
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| 2000Firefly1.3L | Apr 25 2014, 07:05 AM Post #4 |
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take apart the coil packs, wire brush electrical contacts (spring and screw) to remove corrosion and apply dielectric grease to prevent corrosion and increase current flow. |
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| 2000Firefly1.3L | Apr 25 2014, 07:08 AM Post #5 |
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take off the throttle body assembly and clean it out. check PCV valve for operation (ball), gap plugs |
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| aartod | Apr 25 2014, 07:52 AM Post #6 |
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I just did some work on my ford expedition- (coil over plug-coil pack) and did some reading on that subject. Quite a few folks in the ford world reported a increase in fuel economy after all of the coil packs were replaced and the "experts" claimed that they don't have to be bad to be not working as well as they should. If you don't replace them, at least remove them and clean up the "spring" and put dielectric grease on the spring and also lube up the outside of the boot with dielectric grease to prevent drying of the rubber and arcing. Be glad you don't have 8 to replace! |
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| JADEDSL2 | Apr 25 2014, 02:43 PM Post #7 |
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Tune up for the G13BB, which you have, consist of spark plugs (4), plug wires (2), coil pack boots (2) (sold separately), judicious amounts of dielectric grease, and corrosion removal from coil packs, especially where they bolt to the valve cover. That's it. Everything else about it is PCM controlled, and non-adjustable where the ignition system is concerned. You can, if you feel squirrely, replace your timing belt and water pump/gasket/seals/coolant hoses/et cetera for a "full" tune up, in addition to all new fluids all around. But that's optional. I recommend new wires/boots with every plug set. Ask me how I know. Just kidding, don't bother, it's rhetorical. Just do it. Make sure you clean up the coil packs really good. Difference of metals in contact leave nice corrosion, and reduce the effectiveness of the packs. The packs themselves very rarely fail..you'll know if one does, as it will leave you with 2 dead cylinders, and a no-run condition. Best of luck, post pics! I also recommend NGK G-Power platinums for these engines. Geo Glenn will second that motion. They're only $1 more than standard copper plugs, and worth every penny as long as your G13BB isn't burning oil (it shouldn't be, if it is, you're in for a hard future). Mine has 240K miles on it as of today, and doesn't burn a drop. They're definitely the best engine available in any of the Metros, period. The exception being the DOHC G13B, which we all lust after. *Autosuck* also sells the coil pack boots by themselves, in 1 packs. You'd need 2. I strongly recommend it. Edited by JADEDSL2, Apr 25 2014, 02:45 PM.
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ing tight to pay too much attention to what the "tune up" consisted of. I think he screwed in a new set of spark plugs and called it good. Oh, and a new valve cover gasket. There's a seal set between the valve cover and the spark plug recesses. Fel-Pro for the win on that particular gasket kit. The rest of the stuff you mentioned seemed to be in good condition on his engine, and did not get replaced at the time. He might have done something previously. I'm sure he'll chime in, especially after I prompt him with a PM.

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