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My new 99 SVT (pics + exhaust vids)

rollinstylee said:
Since no one's answered your other question, cylinder 3 is the rear one on the driver's side.

Front of car
6 5 4
3 2 1

For the bolts under the steering column try using an extension if your socket isn't long enough...I think I actually just used a straight driver with the socket on the end. They shouldn't be torqued so much you need a rachet.
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Thanks for the info, I just noticed that the plug wires are labeled also. And the problem I'm having with the bolts under the steering column is that there's not much space around the head of the bolt, so my ratchet bit won't slide down. I tried some needle nose pliers but I couldn't get a good angle.

zorrex said:
That wasn't blue smoke I saw coming out of the exhaust was it? :blackeye:
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No, my sister's camera's just not very good. I have a feeling that the secondaries haven't spent much time open and I've been busy airing them out ;)
I'll have to look info the IM cleaning some weekend if I have time.
 
System is in, it's great. I'll probably do the UIM cleaning next weekend, then hopefully change out the plugs and possibly wires. Any suggestions on spark plug brands? Also, I don't know the last time the oil change. How can I know when the oil needs changing?
 
PurpleMystique said:
System is in, it's great. I'll probably do the UIM cleaning next weekend, then hopefully change out the plugs and possibly wires. Any suggestions on spark plug brands? Also, I don't know the last time the oil change. How can I know when the oil needs changing?
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Be safe and change it. I wouldn't want to risk anything.
 
As for the bolts under the steering wheel kick panel, you will need some thin walled sockets. If you are using cheapies they tend to be thicker to add more strength to poorer metal. If you use craftsman or some of the other leading brands you wont have this problem. I ran into this problem when taking out my window regulator bolts that connect the glass. good luck and nice ride!
 
I see what you're saying now about the steering wheel kickpanel bolts...you said your ratchet was too big so I thought you meant you couldn't get the head of the ratchet to reach down far enough or something...I now see that you meant socket. I haven't had this problem as I use Craftsman sockets, which as TourEnvy pointed out are thinner walled than cheapies.
 
rollinstylee said:
I see what you're saying now about the steering wheel kickpanel bolts...you said your ratchet was too big so I thought you meant you couldn't get the head of the ratchet to reach down far enough or something...I now see that you meant socket. I haven't had this problem as I use Craftsman sockets, which as TourEnvy pointed out are thinner walled than cheapies.
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me said:
7mm ratchet bit is too big
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I was close.

And yes, they're cheapies. All I have for tools right now is a POS kit from the Sears Christmas catalog I got a few years ago, and at least half of those tools have broken. I'm looking into picking up a nice kit soon, as soon as I get some money at least.
 
I had the same exact problem when doing mine... I had to pull the plastic/rubber front piece forward then slide a wrench in there to get the bolt out.
 
I have a feeling that the secondaries haven't spent much time open and I've been busy airing them out
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LOL!:laugh:

Use Motorcraft or Autolite double platinums and wires. The rear plugs are a pain to get at, easier if you remove the coil pack, make sure the ground wire and the capacitor are reinstalled (they tend to drop out of sight). Very important to use a clean socket for the sparkplugs. Also use Silicone tuneup grease (Permatex) in the boots to seal out moisture. You may find your #3 plug has a carbon track on the insulator (looks like a crack) or your plus are worn out (gap too wide).
 
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