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~Brian~ · 11-13-2012, 12:23 AM

So I need to change the spark plugs on my car but I don't know how to do it.. Can anybody help me?

It's a 2000 VW Passat GLX V6

95legenddriver · 11-13-2012, 08:57 AM

1. get new plugs
2. get plug socket of correct size.
3. let block soak with a penetrating lubricant (wd40)
4. firmly yet gently loosen each plug as not to break each plug
5. install new plugs by hand as to not strip/ cross thread your head. once in feel free to hand tighten again no over torquing
shouldnt take you more then 30 min once they have soaked and the engine has cooled.

~Brian~ · 11-13-2012, 02:28 PM

Well I have plugs and the wrench, but I just don't know where they are and I don't have the time to dick around trying to figure it out... lol

FijiBlueFG · 01-13-2013, 08:55 PM

If anyone in state college has a drill I can borrow for a day it would be a great help? I need to repair a desk. I can offer you a few beers.

c7scayman · 02-20-2013, 01:54 PM

So, I just read that all alcohol vendors in State College will not be selling alcohol on Saturday due to our Penn State unnofficial holiday. I'm sure they will be very busy this week as people stock up on alcohol for this weekend.

~Brian~ · 02-23-2013, 12:45 PM

Anybody into longboarding? I'm trying to sell my board because I never got into riding.

Noodile · 03-20-2013, 01:05 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/227050914100387/

maturity · 03-28-2013, 05:19 PM

Just got my license back. If anyone wants to go for a drive im down.

maturity · 03-28-2013, 05:23 PM

Also im still trying to find some honda suspension parts. (coil over, shocks etc)

mckpat03 · 04-28-2013, 08:16 PM

Can any of you fine State College folks recommend a good detailer? I know there are a few chains over there. If there is an outstanding choice(s), I'd love to get my car detailed/paint corrected really soon.

Edit: Or if any of you, yourselves, do detailing on the side or something. It needs polished and swirls removed, etc. FWIW, I've got a black car.

c7scayman · 04-29-2013, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mckpat03

Can any of you fine State College folks recommend a good detailer? I know there are a few chains over there. If there is an outstanding choice(s), I'd love to get my car detailed/paint corrected really soon.

Edit: Or if any of you, yourselves, do detailing on the side or something. It needs polished and swirls removed, etc. FWIW, I've got a black car.

If your willing to spend an hour and do it yourself, go buy a product called BlackBox at the Advanced Autoparts on N. Atherton. It made my 13 year old black car like like a brand new car. It is made specifically for black cars.

For some of the fine scratches, use compound, which you can also buy from Advanced Auto Parts.

Hachigo87 · 04-30-2013, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maturity

Just got my license back. If anyone wants to go for a drive im down.

88 MR2 Supercharged? Where are you located bud?

c7scayman · 06-28-2013, 09:51 AM

So College Ave is flooded from all this rain.

Vypurr · 06-28-2013, 10:56 AM

WOW! Thats seriously impressive. I had no idea that area could flood so badly!

c7scayman · 06-28-2013, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vypurr

WOW! Thats seriously impressive. I had no idea that area could flood so badly!

You should see the rest of the pics:

The College Ave Bus Stop in front of Old Main.

Another College Ave pic:

I believe this is South Atherton by the fire company:

North Atherton by the IST building in front of the gym and Greyhound stations:

And I am pretty sure Vairo Blvd over by Walmart, Lions Crossing, The Point, Nitanny Crossing and the Village apartments is flooded big time between the Village and Lions Crossing apartments. That area floods when there is a normal rain storm.

Lots of basement apartments on Pugh street and the surrounding areas got flooded as well.

http://onwardstate.com/2013/06/28/ma...state-college/

Yardjass · 07-15-2013, 09:54 PM

Holy crap. I can't believe I haven't heard about this. Was there a heavy rain storm or something? I lived there 23 years and never saw anything even close to that bad.

venom · 07-16-2013, 02:28 AM

I go to school PSU altoona, returning next fall

mckpat03 · 07-16-2013, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yardjass

Holy crap. I can't believe I haven't heard about this. Was there a heavy rain storm or something? I lived there 23 years and never saw anything even close to that bad.

We had some incredibly heavy rain when that happened. It was several inches in a matter of hours I think.

mckpat03 · 07-22-2013, 10:36 PM

Can any of you recommend a good mechanic in/around State College? Maybe someone VW/TDI specific? It's not for me, but someone on the TDI forums is looking for someone to do an engine replacement or something for their car in State College. I know all the good techs over here in Lewistown, but none over the mountain. I'd suggest just letting the dealer do it, which is apparently where it's at (not sure which one, State College Motors or whatever the euro dealer is, if I guessed), but I don't have any first hand knowledge.

mckpat03 · 09-06-2013, 02:34 PM

For any of you that might stumble in here still...

Tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 7, 2013, is the annual Danny Bair Memorial Event at Beaver Springs Dragway. Gates open at 9, racing at 10. It's a test/tune day, grudge matches, etc.

11-13-2012, 08:57 AM	#1682
95legenddriver Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Springs, State College Member #2042 My Ride: '95 Acura Legend SE, '06 Honda S2000 LBP iTrader: (1)	1. get new plugs 2. get plug socket of correct size. 3. let block soak with a penetrating lubricant (wd40) 4. firmly yet gently loosen each plug as not to break each plug 5. install new plugs by hand as to not strip/ cross thread your head. once in feel free to hand tighten again no over torquing shouldnt take you more then 30 min once they have soaked and the engine has cooled. __________________ - Rich To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-13-2013, 08:55 PM	#1684
FijiBlueFG Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: State College / Douglassville Member #15206 My Ride: 2006 Civic Si iTrader: (0)	If anyone in state college has a drill I can borrow for a day it would be a great help? I need to repair a desk. I can offer you a few beers. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-20-2013, 01:54 PM	#1685
c7scayman Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Member #9644 iTrader: (0)	So, I just read that all alcohol vendors in State College will not be selling alcohol on Saturday due to our Penn State unnofficial holiday. I'm sure they will be very busy this week as people stock up on alcohol for this weekend. __________________ 96 Mazda Protege DX 5MT 92HP, 96 ft-lb torque, 2378 lbs. - SOLD! 2005-2012 00 Porsche 986 5MT Est. 230HP, 205 ft-lb torque, 2777 lbs. - DD/Track Car. SOLD! 2010-2014 12 Mazda2 5MT. 100HP of Fury. 2300 lbs. DD/Autox 2015 - Current 13 MK6 GTI 2020 - Current

04-28-2013, 08:16 PM	#1690
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	Can any of you fine State College folks recommend a good detailer? I know there are a few chains over there. If there is an outstanding choice(s), I'd love to get my car detailed/paint corrected really soon. Edit: Or if any of you, yourselves, do detailing on the side or something. It needs polished and swirls removed, etc. FWIW, I've got a black car. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily Last edited by mckpat03; 04-28-2013 at 11:39 PM.

06-28-2013, 09:51 AM	#1693
c7scayman Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Member #9644 iTrader: (0)	So College Ave is flooded from all this rain. __________________ 96 Mazda Protege DX 5MT 92HP, 96 ft-lb torque, 2378 lbs. - SOLD! 2005-2012 00 Porsche 986 5MT Est. 230HP, 205 ft-lb torque, 2777 lbs. - DD/Track Car. SOLD! 2010-2014 12 Mazda2 5MT. 100HP of Fury. 2300 lbs. DD/Autox 2015 - Current 13 MK6 GTI 2020 - Current

03-28-2013, 05:19 PM	#1688
maturity Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2009 Member #14527 My Ride: 88 mr2 supercharged iTrader: (0)	Just got my license back. If anyone wants to go for a drive im down.

03-28-2013, 05:23 PM	#1689
maturity Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2009 Member #14527 My Ride: 88 mr2 supercharged iTrader: (0)	Also im still trying to find some honda suspension parts. (coil over, shocks etc)

07-15-2013, 09:54 PM	#1696
Yardjass Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Norfolk, VA, From State College , PA Member #22644 My Ride: 1990 Nissan 300ZX, 2012 Golf TDI iTrader: (0)	Holy crap. I can't believe I haven't heard about this. Was there a heavy rain storm or something? I lived there 23 years and never saw anything even close to that bad. __________________ "Nitrous is for fags, it's got cubic inches."

07-16-2013, 02:28 AM	#1697
venom Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY, Westchester Member #19425 My Ride: 2000 Porsche 911 996 iTrader: (0)	I go to school PSU altoona, returning next fall

07-22-2013, 10:36 PM	#1699
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	Can any of you recommend a good mechanic in/around State College? Maybe someone VW/TDI specific? It's not for me, but someone on the TDI forums is looking for someone to do an engine replacement or something for their car in State College. I know all the good techs over here in Lewistown, but none over the mountain. I'd suggest just letting the dealer do it, which is apparently where it's at (not sure which one, State College Motors or whatever the euro dealer is, if I guessed), but I don't have any first hand knowledge. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

09-06-2013, 02:34 PM	#1700
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	For any of you that might stumble in here still... Tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 7, 2013, is the annual Danny Bair Memorial Event at Beaver Springs Dragway. Gates open at 9, racing at 10. It's a test/tune day, grudge matches, etc. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

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