spark plugs

[akble]

my first 45- putting a 91 engine into my 92- tried searching forum but did not find a simple answer- What is the best plug value to put into it? Has 110K on it- any other suggestions as long as swapping?thanksAndy

[pabs324]

NGK PFRG5 11 for the Q45

[akble]

any advantage to the iridiums? best place to buy?

[maxnix]

No! RTFSM! RTOM!

http://www.infinitipartsusa.com

http://www.sparkplugs.com

[pabs324]

I mean NGk Pfr5g 11 only

[maxnix]

Early G50 came with 6 heat range. Some of us in the sun belt still use this range.

[akble]

sorry but have neither of the manuals yet- looked up th plug numbers in a catalogue at WM but knew I did not want their plugs- could not find them listed though in either if the URLs you listed-

[maxnix]

Call IoS. Joe just ran a special on NGK.

http://www.sparkplugs.com/resu...72809

NGK Double Platinum 2647 PFR5G-11 .044" DOHC(Original Equipment Manufacturer, and/or Original Equipment Service Part) $11.71

The OM are free at

http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/infiniti/

The FSM and TSB require a one day subscription.

Free FSM are available here

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Q45/

Be sure to complete your profile so we know MY and Model of your car.

[NightRiderQ45]

NGK Double Platinum 2647 PFR5G-11 .044" DOHC(Original Equipment Manufacturer, and/or Original Equipment Service Part) $11.71

Or you can go to Advance Auto and buy the same plug for $7.99. That's where I purchased my plugs last time. If you are not buying many parts with Joe/Justin, the shipping price usually negates the savings.

[Duchess]

Would someone please help me! Where are the spark plugs located on my Q45 1994?

[Infinitiguy19]

Have you read the service manuel?

They are under the valve covers in ther heads.

[goody90q45]

Would someone please help me! Where are the spark plugs located on my Q45 1994?

Here's a step-by-step how-to from Q45.org:

http://q45.org/sparkplugs.html

[maxnix]

Would someone please help me! Where are the spark plugs located on my Q45 1994? - 1995 Infinity Q45

RTFSM!

Read your trunk!

That is scarey!

[Duchess]

Maxnix,Thank you SOOOOO much for your response! Please note that I'm not a mechanic nor do I know much about cars but I've always been able to eye ball the spark plugs! Perhaps even a none mechnanic would know but I didn't! I went to Napa, Auto Zone, and Advance Auto in an effort to purchase a service manual after I searched the web but none of them had one nor could they order one... so I had to order a PDF file to download... Perhaps it's scary to you but it's just a question from someone who didn't know to me...Don't be so scared the next time ... The question won't bite! It won't hurt you ... I promise:rotflmao

Thanks,Duchess

[Duchess]

Goody94q94,

WOW! The cars are beautiful!Thank you so much for the step by step!I ordered a service manual and I can't wait to get it!It will take me a little time to understand all this car stuff but one day I'll get it!I can tell you one thing for sure, I'm gaining a lot of RESPECT for mechanics,I'm a Chef and I thought that I had a meticulously stressful job but mechanics...! WOW!!!

Again, THANK YOU!!!

Duchess

[maxnix]

Why order the FSM when they are availble for free at the link above?

Sparkplugs have been located in the heads since the advent of the internal combustion engine.

You might be best served by visiting Byron at T-3. Trust us.

T-3 Automotive Ltd.5322 S. Cobb Dr.Atlanta, GA 30080(404) 794-7700

It is the service temple for Q45.

[Q45tech]

"I'm a Chef and I thought that I had a meticulously stressful job but mechanics"

Meticulously stressful job = the periodic replacement of polonium triggers in nuclear weapons. Blending Nitroglycerin in a hot enviroment.

At worst a botched spark plug change can only destroy a $4,000 [cost to properly replace with JDM takeout] engine.

CHEF:= "An E. coli outbreak linked to a restaurant in northeastern Oklahoma has sickened more than 200 people and killed at least one person, state health officials said Tuesday.

The Country Cottage restaurant in Locust Grove has been closed voluntarily "

[Duchess]

I'd already ordered the manual it's scheduled to deliver today...

I owned a Toyota Corolla it was a 85 or 86. I don't remember it's been awhile.. I used it to run around in the city to keep a lot of city miles off my other car... I was able to "see" (without effort) the location of the sparks plugs on the engine... well, I not only was able to "see" them but I changed them (and the wires, distributor cap, rotor, gas filter, PVC value,etc.) for almost the entire 10 years that I owned that car... So perhaps I didn't ask the question properly because I know that they are housed on the engine but all spark plug locations are not clearly visible. In this case (q45) you have to remove the intake hose & the vacuum hose & the metal bend & the hose on top of that... then the ignitor pack THEN the ornament cover which COVERS the cylinder housing of the SPARK PLUGS; that I couldn't see... So now I know why I couldn't see them as I was able to do on my Corolla... If I had the service manual then I would have saved myself the effort in asking the scary question... I would have read where they were like I did with the link that goody sent me... so now I can go to the car and compare what I read to what I "see" Thanks to someone who helped me "scary" question and all!!! LOL

I can't know until I know and if I don't ask I won't know...and once I know then I can "Trust Me" to work it ALL out! LOL

Again,Thanks Maxnix you've been VERY helpful!

[maxnix]

Be sure to "see" your trunk sometime.

1995 Infinity Q45

You'll do fine if you read the FSM then all of Q45tech's posts (and follow his carefully researched links) on this site. Also read the Articles sticky on the top of this forum.

A trip to T-3 to let them assess the condition of the car may help you budget your deferred maintenance.

If you are going for the plugs, might also consider the Valve Cover gaskets as you will be halfway there and I am sure they will be leaking soon if not already. You will need little RTV (Nissan Orange is good) and a very deft touch or an accurate small torque wrench.

[Duchess]

Q45tech,

I'm sadden to heard about the restaurant...

You are so right about the tune-up... the damage a "botched" job can do far exceeds the savings in doing it yourself...I'm not trying to do-it-myself however I just wanted to know where they were and I would've liked to see the plugs but getting to them may discourage me from doing it without getting help from someone experienced..

Thanks for sharing,Duchess

[Duchess]

Ok, I'll call Brian at T-3...

Thanks Maxnix!Again, you've been helpful...I don't feel so scary! LOL

[maxnix]

I think Ty is still the service manager. But Byron is who you want to look at your car.

T-3 Automotive Ltd.5322 S. Cobb Dr.Atlanta, GA 30080(404) 794-7700

You'll be way ahead with expert advice.

Gordon Ramsay been around yet?

[Q45tech]

Expert advice costs $85 per hour [first 2 minutes of any phone call are free]and T3 Decatur shop is much closer to Stone Mtn.............a mile from where the freeway terminates.

People call up and try to treat a Business as a self help web site and expect free advice, will be rudely awakened to reality since time is money and kids must be fed.As customers who present themselves and their credit cards have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd priority.

We do allow Byron to charge $25 {AMEX} per 1-15 minutes for phone calls.

"Microsoft will charge $79 per incident. This includes more advanced assistance such as helping customers set up home networks, optimize operating system performance or install and run certain third-party hardware and software."

[Duchess]

That makes sense because my time is my money and I too have a family to feed! I work in a service oriented industry and I have a catering business that I've successfully operated for the last five years ... so I understand the value of time and how it relates to money!I also understand the mentality of people who have beer pockets with champagne tastes! (If I want what he has then I'll pay his price)I always say "if you can't stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen" LOLI respect his business and his expertise so I would be willing to pay for his services... If want free advice then I'll do what I'm doing and take my chances...

I'll call them and find out what they offer and what they require, then I'll use my options accordingly...

Thanks for sharing,Duchess,