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Old 03-17-2009, 04:33 PM
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I was changing my spark plugs today when i got to the passenger side bank i noticed i couldn't get my hand down there. Is there a secret to changing the passenger side bank spark plugs.
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I was changing my spark plugs today when i got to the passenger side bank i noticed i couldn't get my hand down there. Is there a secret to changing the passenger side bank spark plugs.
small hands, small tools. some people go at the #8 plug from the bottom too. First time I did it I literally said to myself, "this is NOT going to happen." Now I do that whole side in 20 minutes flat from start to finish, pretty much effortlessly.
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Do it from the bottom
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You have headers yet, and the AIR still installed? I fished my hand along the top of the header just fine.
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No A/C makes it easier
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http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=30102
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I just use a 3/4'' wrench and a spark plug socket. It can be done, just not easily.
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Remove the coil packs and leave the back bolt out of the bracket when you are done so you don't have to worry about it the next time. It's pretty easy this way because it opens up enough room to get a ratchet with a swivel down there.
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Remove the coil packs and leave the back bolt out of the bracket when you are done so you don't have to worry about it the next time. It's pretty easy this way because it opens up enough room to get a ratchet with a swivel down there.
x2 use a small ratchet and swivel and remove the coil packs!
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Removing the AIR helps a ton, unbolting pass side coil pack helps a little, I go up from the bottom for #8. And I ground down all of the sadistic spikes on the coil packs because those things can be brutal anytime you are working in there.
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Originally Posted by Formulals187
I was changing my spark plugs today when i got to the passenger side bank i noticed i couldn't get my hand down there. Is there a secret to changing the passenger side bank spark plugs.
time+patience




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