changing plug leads 4.0L V8

[mudmagnet]

hi

i need to replace the plug leads on my D2 V8 but as far as i can see the coil packs are inaccessable at the back of the engine down by the bulkhead

has anyone here changed these and what parts do i need to remove before hand

thanks

[Dave W]

Although it is tight you can normally do it by feel, replacing one lead at a time. It's not easy but by accessing it from both sides of the car it is possible. If you have LPG you might find that the installers have run a pipe over the top of the coil packs making life doubly difficult, in which case you may need to remove the top half of the inlet manifold.

[RangeyRover]

It can be done, and you will bruise the back of your hand. Make a drawing you understand of the locations of the leads relative to the coil packs. Looking after is confusing.

Also, a screwdriver is useful to prise off from the coilpack. You bruise your hand trying to get them back on.

[mudmagnet]

Think I may put it in the garage so someone else can do it

[RangeyRover]

If you can afford it, do it!

Someone on my thread said his local garage gets the girls to do it, small hands and makes sense.

With patience it can be done, and with something to lever off the firewall to click the new leads in would be ok. The biggest nightmare is getting the leads back in the holes.