Where the heck are the spark plugs on this thing?
Jun 16, 2006 at 7:54 AM
2000 Kia Sportage Spark Plug Location
2000 KIA
JIMMEROK
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you have to remove the black cover in the top of the motor and they're underneath.This requires you mto also remove the throttle body and a part of the intake chamber. Not exactly somethi ng to do if you're not a technician...if you do becarefull of vacuum leaks after and stretched or snapped intake bolts!
Jun 18, 2006 at 1:08 AM
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The spark plugs are under the black cover on top of the engine. Access requires removing the throttle body and part of the intake. After reassembly, check for vacuum leaks and avoid stretching or snapping intake bolts. This job is best left to a technician if you are inexperienced.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 2000 Kia Sportage with 66,000 miles asked where the spark plugs are located. The expert said they are under the black cover on top of the engine and that access requires removing the throttle body and part of the intake. The expert warned about vacuum leaks and stretched or snapped intake bolts, and noted the job is difficult for a non-technician.