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Old 02-22-2009, 01:00 PM
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Whats the easy way to change the 4th plug, (last plug on passeger side)? I just changed all the others but that one is starting to really get to me. No room at all. I have SLP Long tubes and an A/C. Ive tried to loosen up the coil rail but once again i cant get to that last bolt to theres a hose half an inch away. cant get any tools down there. even tried from under the car. The headers wont let me get my hand in
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Thats Number 8. check out install university. They did a write up and addressed your question.
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
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lol stupid me usually i take it to the dealer but i read something about how they dont change the last plug. so trying to do it myself. Ive had a 73 camaro and still have a 72 Grand Prix SJ and i can change the plugs in under 30 min! thanks for the link btw
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I have long tubes also and always get it from underneath the car... I don't move the coil pack or anything.
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Originally Posted by fbodyman1026
I have long tubes also and always get it from underneath the car... I don't move the coil pack or anything.
Your just really good at what you do.
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Originally Posted by fbodyman1026
I have long tubes also and always get it from underneath the car... I don't move the coil pack or anything.
its impossible to get to them under the car. Or alteast for mine it is. I even had a friend that has thin arms to try it he usually can get into all the tight spaces he had no luck. He could barely get his hand in. I just removed 2 coils and had tons more room to work with. I already got it in thank god!
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I used to do it from under the car, but I removed my hvac stuff about a week ago, so now I'm gonna start doing it from the top.
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Don't fight it too long without removing the coil packs/brackets. I have Macs and no getting it without taking coils off.
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Originally Posted by Ice78Transam
Your just really good at what you do.
Not really lol, yes it is a pita but with the motor high enough and a buddy helping you direct it, I can say it's not that hard...
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I was dreading doing the plugs on my car listening to everyone talk about how bad they were. I just kept telling myself how bad it would be...but I got all 8 in in about 1 1/2 hours all from the top without having to take anything off or outta the way. I was surprised. This was on a '00 SS
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If they are in there real tight, you're in trouble. You may have to what I did my first time doing them like 8 years ago. Get a socket on it, then have a frien with a long piece of wood or something push the ratchet or smack it with his hand till the spark plug breaks loose.

This is what I use, taking #8 plug out and putting the new one in literally takes 4 minutes.

edit: I'll get you a bteer picture of it.


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Haha, thats tight you just drew and uploaded that. Such dedication to the cause.




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