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Spark plug change on a V6
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From: Sylmar, California
Spark plug change on a V6 Ok guys I want to change my own spark plug on my 2000 Chevy Camaro V6. I want to know if I need any special tools ( I should have a spark plug tool in my kit) or anything I should be aware of. What is the steps of changing the plugs. And what make and type will most likely be the best? Thank you in advance.
Changing the spark plugs is a pretty simple job. As long as you have the spark plug socket and a good wrench with an extension than you'll be fine. Just take your time. If this is the first time they've been changed than it might take a little bit of effort to break the plug free.
As far as which plug to use, I like NGKs. I hear good things about them. There is no real procedure for doing them, just start with a plug and work your way to the others. I would put dielectric grease in the wire to keep any moisture out.
Good luck.
*Edit: Also, when connecting the spark plug wires again listen for a click. It's quite but you'll want to hear it to make sure the connection is fine.
As far as which plug to use, I like NGKs. I hear good things about them. There is no real procedure for doing them, just start with a plug and work your way to the others. I would put dielectric grease in the wire to keep any moisture out.
Good luck.
*Edit: Also, when connecting the spark plug wires again listen for a click. It's quite but you'll want to hear it to make sure the connection is fine.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Sylmar, California
Changing the spark plugs is a pretty simple job. As long as you have the spark plug socket and a good wrench with an extension than you'll be fine. Just take your time. If this is the first time they've been changed than it might take a little bit of effort to break the plug free.
As far as which plug to use, I like NGKs. I hear good things about them. There is no real procedure for doing them, just start with a plug and work your way to the others. I would put dielectric grease in the wire to keep any moisture out.
Good luck.
*Edit: Also, when connecting the spark plug wires again listen for a click. It's quite but you'll want to hear it to make sure the connection is fine.
As far as which plug to use, I like NGKs. I hear good things about them. There is no real procedure for doing them, just start with a plug and work your way to the others. I would put dielectric grease in the wire to keep any moisture out.
Good luck.
*Edit: Also, when connecting the spark plug wires again listen for a click. It's quite but you'll want to hear it to make sure the connection is fine.
I vote for NGK's also.
I have done plugs on a 3800 v6 firebird and it was a PITA. Doable yes, but not fun. The rear ones are pretty tough when your laying on your back in the driveway.
I have done plugs on a 3800 v6 firebird and it was a PITA. Doable yes, but not fun. The rear ones are pretty tough when your laying on your back in the driveway.
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2000 has the newer exhaust manfolds doesn't it? Should be easier.
My 98 is a little bit of a pain. Just takes time. I do most of them from the bottom except for #2 (front on the passenger side). Found that to be easiest. #6 is a royal pain though. I have the old "log" manifolds, 2000 I believe are tubular and make things a bit easier from what I hear.
My 98 is a little bit of a pain. Just takes time. I do most of them from the bottom except for #2 (front on the passenger side). Found that to be easiest. #6 is a royal pain though. I have the old "log" manifolds, 2000 I believe are tubular and make things a bit easier from what I hear.
i did 3 and 6 from bottom rest from top. i just did mine 5 days ago. took about 20 mintures for 1-5. a little more for 6 since i didn't have right extensions and tools and rigged ruducers and such to get it to work.
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Ok guys so here is the update. I have bought the NGK Platinum plugs. Now before I install them , How much is the gap suppose to be set at? The manual says a 0.060, but those are for the AC Delco ones. I heard people running plugs with a 0.6 gap. What shall I gap them at? Also if anyone has a writeup on how to install plugs on a camaro I would greatly aprieciate it . I have a long 10" extension and a 4" extension, as well as the plug socket (3/8). Is that sufficient?
0.060 gap. A 0.6 gap is huge, no way that's correct since no plug can have a gap that size 
You may find a swivel to be helpful, and perhaps a stubby (2") extension. I needed a stubby extension, a swivel, and a short extension to get #6 but again that was on my 98 with the horrible exhaust manifold design.
You may find a swivel to be helpful, and perhaps a stubby (2") extension. I needed a stubby extension, a swivel, and a short extension to get #6 but again that was on my 98 with the horrible exhaust manifold design.
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Actually, I measured them and they are set at a 0.059. I can just Install them as is. I got the NGK GP Platinum. I will try it on a off day when I have lots of time to do it.
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I didn't see you mention changing the wires. I have had 2 V-6 birds and I have had the wires fail on both. Because they run so far accross the engine. One wire went bad and blew out one of the coils. I would recommend changing them too. If you don't have the cash you can do them later, but eventually you will have problems if you don't change the wires.