'03 Santa Fe V6 Tuneup - spark plug lube/access?
 

OK, two questions about the tuneup on my wife's '03 Santa Fe (60 k miles).
1) Should I put any anti-seize on the plug threads? The instructions from
Hyundai didn't say so... but didn't say not to. For now I didn't put any on
them.

2) Getting to the rear 3 plugs on the 2.7 litre V6... looks like I have to
remove the intake manifold... do I? If so, is there a gasket I need to
replace and if so do I install it dry or with any sort of sealer?

Thanks!

Re: '03 Santa Fe V6 Tuneup - spark plug lube/access?
 

Mr. HyundaiTech can give you the details, but I think the answer to every
one of your inquiries is "yes."

Tom Wenndt


"KWW" <kirk.walker ahyt aircooled doht neyt> wrote in message
news:rPadnTcjEsxAGTzYnZ2dnUVZ_oqmnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> OK, two questions about the tuneup on my wife's '03 Santa Fe (60 k miles).
> 1) Should I put any anti-seize on the plug threads? The instructions from
> Hyundai didn't say so... but didn't say not to. For now I didn't put any
> on them.
>
> 2) Getting to the rear 3 plugs on the 2.7 litre V6... looks like I have to
> remove the intake manifold... do I? If so, is there a gasket I need to
> replace and if so do I install it dry or with any sort of sealer?
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: '03 Santa Fe V6 Tuneup - spark plug lube/access?
 

"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
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> Mr. HyundaiTech can give you the details, but I think the answer to every
> one of your inquiries is "yes."
>

Not sure I'd recommend anti-seize on plug threads. I've seen many plugs
back out that were tightend down properly and I don't think I'd make it any
easier for that to happen. Plugs come out fine without the use of products
like Never-Seize.

I'm going to look at my wife's 04 Sonata. I'd find it hard to believe that
one would have to remove the intake manifold to change the rear plugs. If
it's like a GM motor the plugs can be reached with a bit of contortion, or
perhaps by tipping the motor. HT could certainly speak authoratatively on
this.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net






> "KWW" <kirk.walker ahyt aircooled doht neyt> wrote in message
> news:rPadnTcjEsxAGTzYnZ2dnUVZ_oqmnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> > OK, two questions about the tuneup on my wife's '03 Santa Fe (60 k
miles).
> > 1) Should I put any anti-seize on the plug threads? The instructions
from
> > Hyundai didn't say so... but didn't say not to. For now I didn't put
any
> > on them.
> >
> > 2) Getting to the rear 3 plugs on the 2.7 litre V6... looks like I have
to
> > remove the intake manifold... do I? If so, is there a gasket I need to
> > replace and if so do I install it dry or with any sort of sealer?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
>
>

Re: '03 Santa Fe V6 Tuneup - spark plug lube/access?
 

I should have said the "plenum"... not the intake manifold... it goes across
the top of the rear plugs... not even enough clearance to get the plugs out,
it would appear - unless the plenum is removed. Unless I am missing
something.
KWW

"Mike Marlow" <mmarlow@alltel.net> wrote in message
news:cce2c$45a2c810$452894fb$8556@ALLTEL.NET...
>
> "Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
> news:enudqm021h9@enews1.newsguy.com...
>> Mr. HyundaiTech can give you the details, but I think the answer to every
>> one of your inquiries is "yes."
>>
>
> Not sure I'd recommend anti-seize on plug threads. I've seen many plugs
> back out that were tightend down properly and I don't think I'd make it
> any
> easier for that to happen. Plugs come out fine without the use of
> products
> like Never-Seize.
>
> I'm going to look at my wife's 04 Sonata. I'd find it hard to believe
> that
> one would have to remove the intake manifold to change the rear plugs. If
> it's like a GM motor the plugs can be reached with a bit of contortion, or
> perhaps by tipping the motor. HT could certainly speak authoratatively on
> this.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> "KWW" <kirk.walker ahyt aircooled doht neyt> wrote in message
>> news:rPadnTcjEsxAGTzYnZ2dnUVZ_oqmnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> > OK, two questions about the tuneup on my wife's '03 Santa Fe (60 k
> miles).
>> > 1) Should I put any anti-seize on the plug threads? The instructions
> from
>> > Hyundai didn't say so... but didn't say not to. For now I didn't put
> any
>> > on them.
>> >
>> > 2) Getting to the rear 3 plugs on the 2.7 litre V6... looks like I have
> to
>> > remove the intake manifold... do I? If so, is there a gasket I need to
>> > replace and if so do I install it dry or with any sort of sealer?
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

Re: '03 Santa Fe V6 Tuneup - spark plug lube/access?
 

"KWW" <kirk.walker ahyt aircooled doht neyt> wrote in message
news:rPadnTcjEsxAGTzYnZ2dnUVZ_oqmnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> OK, two questions about the tuneup on my wife's '03 Santa Fe (60 k miles).
> 1) Should I put any anti-seize on the plug threads? The instructions from
> Hyundai didn't say so... but didn't say not to. For now I didn't put any
> on them.
>
> 2) Getting to the rear 3 plugs on the 2.7 litre V6... looks like I have to
> remove the intake manifold... do I? If so, is there a gasket I need to
> replace and if so do I install it dry or with any sort of sealer?
>
> Thanks!
>

the link brings you to the Santa Fe Forum and some great step-by-step
instructions for plug replacement.

http://p211.ezboard.com/fhyundaisant...icID=678.topic

Gord

Re: '03 Santa Fe V6 Tuneup - spark plug lube/access?
 

thx!
"Gordo" <woodbug1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "KWW" <kirk.walker ahyt aircooled doht neyt> wrote in message
> news:rPadnTcjEsxAGTzYnZ2dnUVZ_oqmnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> OK, two questions about the tuneup on my wife's '03 Santa Fe (60 k
>> miles).
>> 1) Should I put any anti-seize on the plug threads? The instructions
>> from Hyundai didn't say so... but didn't say not to. For now I didn't
>> put any on them.
>>
>> 2) Getting to the rear 3 plugs on the 2.7 litre V6... looks like I have
>> to remove the intake manifold... do I? If so, is there a gasket I need
>> to replace and if so do I install it dry or with any sort of sealer?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
> the link brings you to the Santa Fe Forum and some great step-by-step
> instructions for plug replacement.
>
> http://p211.ezboard.com/fhyundaisant...icID=678.topic
>
> Gord
>