This is how you change the spark plugs and coil packs in a 07 Porsche Cayman base 987. Its easier than I thought and is definitely a do-it-yourself project! Took me about 2 hours.
Coils:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y650QMC/ref=sr_rp_1?m=AM56VW5F03AZN&ie=UTF8&qid=1457984352&sr=sr-1&keywords=coils
Plugs:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HCUUBK/ref=sr_rp_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ie=UTF8&qid=1457984374&sr=sr-1&keywords=bosch+plugs
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Nice, thank you. Maybe i should buy a cayman
Thanks for the video. The instruction was invaluable when I changed the plug and coil on my Cayman today. Even with the clear instructions, I went through quite a few trials and errors. Here are some of the lessons learned that can save quite a bit of time for those who are going to do this:
First, get a jack that can go 18" or higher. My jack only goes up a max 13 to 15 inches, as a result, the car was not high enough to place a jack stand underneath it. After wasting quite a bit of time improvising, using different wood blocks on the jack, hoping to raise the car higher, it didn't work so I ran to Autozone and got a bigger jack.
Second, get the torx T40 that can be used with a 3/8 ratchet wrench as shown in this video. I used a T40 that fits into a screw-driver-like with a 1/4 inch hole and that didn't work at all with those coils that are hard to get to. After wasting time trying to make it work, I gave up and made another run to autozone run to get the same T40 shown in this video.
Lastly, let those ignition coil bolts soak in WD40 for about five minutes before removing them. Mine were rusted and difficult to remove. To avoid the risk of stripping these bolts, I picked up a WD40 on my 2nd run to Autozone.
Other than that, I added anti-seize grease to each of the ignition coil bolts before I screwed them back in. That should help when I do this again in the next 4yrs.
Just an FYI.. The ratchet sizes are 1/4", 3/8", & 1/2". You we're calling your 1/2" Drive Ratchet/Socket a 3/4"… Just wanted to clear that up for anyone that is buying/preparing their tools to do this job.
There are 3/4" Drive Ratchet & Sockets, but they are very big and will only mostly be used on Big Commercial Trucks or possibly even on HD Pickups like an F-250 or bigger…
Thanks for the video. Very clear step-by-step instructions.
How do you like the napol coils?
How do you like the napol coils?
How do you like the napol coils?
How do you like the napol coils?
How do you like the napol coils?
3/8 inch drive by the way bro. Great video
Are the misfires those little clicky sounds?
Excellent Video, how do these Coils stack up to the OEM one's from Porsche besides the obvious cost. Another question I have is Porsche recommends replacing the coil screws did you wind up replacing them when making this install.
Just a quick note, these videos gave me the confidence to purchase my own Cayman and I am really enjoying the car as I am very pleased with my purchase.
I've been eyeing these coilpacks for my subi and figure if they're good enough for your Porsche, their good enough for me
Great vid. How did you manage to fit the torque wrench when tightening the #4 plug? I just can't visualize how you can fit the torque wrench in that tight spot.
7 pound feet torque on the coil pack screws or 7 inch pounds?
how about making a vid on a brake job?