Bill2002

Is there a trick to getting the plug wires off the plugs? I want to check my plugs, and I am having a hard time getting the tire off. I don't want to brake the wire so I am trying to be some what easy. The car only has 42K on it, but still wanted to look at the plugs.

RPM WS6

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You can try twisting the boots some, rather than just pulling. If they have never been removed, there is a good chance you might break a couple trying to get them off at this point.

Chevyguy2001

I had that same problem, I didnt break any wires. Just as RPM said pull and twist.

Bill2002

I am glad to see others had the same issue. I will try the twist thing. With all that room in there, it shouldn't be a problem.

Bill2002

Twisting it worked, thanks. Well, at least one of them did. The plug was dirty so I will change them. Not looking forward to this.

"MAC"

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i never had this issue... was it just corroded on the spark plug?

Cajun ELESS-ONE

happens all the time. twist them to break the suction and pull from the boot not the wire. when u go to change the plugs, do it from the bottom. its alot easier. i did it on my lt1(very cramped) camaro in bout 1.5 hours taking my time. use dielectric grease on the boots so they come off easier next time

Bill2002

Not corroded at all. Now with that being said, that was only one plug. The other seven could be a real pain with my luck.

RPM WS6

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Much easier from the top IMO, especially on a '99+ car. A simple ratcheting box-end 10mm wrench for the rear coil rail bolt and the rail comes off quickly and easily. At that point, everything else from the top is much easier access.

"MAC"

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Idk it takes me 10 to 30min to change my plugs and i do one of them from the bottom it always took longer when i tried it from the top

RPM WS6

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With the proper tool, the coil rail can be off in a couple of minutes and then access to everything is reasonable. From the bottom, you're just working in the dark and that is never my preference.

10 minute plug change would be sloppy work IMO. It takes at least 5 minutes just to check plug gap, prep the threads with anti-seize, and coat the plug boots with dielectric grease.

"MAC"

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Yea i take the coil rail off too but even then my big hands i cant get that last one in the back on the passenger side

Orange Juice

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Without headers the last one passenger side is a bitch. I use to get to that one from the bottom. Take the coils/rails off to get the rest of them off.

Bill2002

I changed the plugs today. I had to get my neighbor to get the one in the back. My fore arm is to big and I couldn't get to it. What a pain in the butt. But its don't now.

Majestic9C1

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I changed the plugs from TR6's to TR55's and added MSD wires...

I did it all from the top except number 8 plug (couldnt reach it) so I will change that plug later..

on the Wires do I need to reuse the metal shields for the MSD wires or is it fine without it?

I noticed on startup that there was a little smoke coming from the plugs but I figured it was from the new anti-seize dressing.