How to replace the spark plugs on a Hyundai 2.7 liter Delta V6..this one is in a 2003 Santa Fe.
Hyundai 2.7 Delta V6 spark plug replacement 2003 Santa Fe
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My fiance has the one in the videos,and I knew the original owner…never had any problems except for the rear wiper motor..everything still works properly including the a/c..The 4wd versions had many more issues than the 2wd
Are the 2.7 Santa Fe’s any good? I’m looking at getting a GLS model in about a week. It’s already had thee recall work done for the subframe and trailing arms
welcome,welcome,welcome 🙂
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
lol…enjoy :)
Thanks for the video. 2.5 hours later, it’s done. My local Hyundai dealer wanted $25 a plug and $140/hr labor. You saved me about $200 easy. Now I’m going out for a beer and a steak.
Your life has value. Make sure you get the best return on that irreplaceable investment. 🙂
unfortunately my flat rate is zero 🙁 all done for friends and family
all very very good tips, and much appreciated 🙂
Almost forgot. Stuff some shop rags down those intake runners. A dropped nut, bolt, or socket will really screw your flat rate. 🙂
Here is a couple of tips. First get yourself a set of locking extensions. They come in sets of three and you should get the 1/4 drive and 3/8 drive. They help like you can’t believe with spark plugs etc. Next don’t forget the anti seize on the plug threads. Also make sure you don’t have oil on plug wires. That means you need to pull the valve cover and replace the “O” rings. Next start using high quality ratchets so you can use 1/4 drive where you used to use 3/8. YOU WILL THANK ME.
Lol..it happens ..glad you figured it out..once you realize what the problem is, you are so relieved nothing is actually broken you forgive the 2 hours of frustration it caused 🙂
This is the same engine that is in my 03 Tiburon, changing the plugs was a pain in the ass. When I put the manifold back together I forgot to reconnect the vacuum hoses on the back of the manifold, caused me about 2 more hours of panicking before I realized what was wrong.
I think it was around 1 1/2 hours…yeah locking extensions would be great.. excellent suggestion ..It’s one of those things I have meant to pick up for years ,and always forget until I run into a job where I need them again.
Time to tackle my neighbors optima. How long did it take you to do it beginning to end?
P.S. I’ve found using locking extentions a great help when trying to pull that spark plug socket back out of the head.
good work 🙂 most people wouldn’t attempt that one.. thumbs up
Well thanks.
But second try was successful 🙂 it opened and I was able to change the sparks plugs in the back.
tap it lightly with a rubber hammer..or a regular hammer with a rag wrapped around the end (you don’t want to whack the manifold with a hard metal hammer ) that should loosen it from the gasket
hi thanks fir sharing first of. 😉
Ok so i have done my front plugs but when it comes to the back under obes wow! I took all screws top front and back and nothing.. No movement from top cover it sounds as if it’s loose but nothing else happened.. It frustrated me!! Lol but ok so since I wasn’t successful I don’t know what else to do to get it to open.. Any help guidance please.
glad it helped…
Thank you so much for this video. Working on an 03 Optima LX (2.7l V6) now, was unsure about the approach to take when getting the plugs and wires. Not any more!
thanks… I just can’t wait for spring so I can drive it 🙂
that spark plug job definitely requires patience… i sure can tell you that…lol.. can’t wait to see some videos of that sweet SL you got! 🙂
the only good thing is that the originals lasted 200k km…wouldn’t have been hard to cast access holes in the intake manifold to reach the rear plugs…all in all not a bad vehicle though. Surprisingly well made and reliable.
Oh what a pain for just replacing the sparkplugs. One of the reasons I love mercedes, is that you can easily access quiet every thing without having to remove half of the car parts…