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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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Does anyone know how to change the 2nd cylinder spark plug on a 1997 Camaro (eight cylinder). Is there a trick to this or do I need to remove anything to gain access?

I've managed to get to the other 7 but can't figure out how to change this remaining one.

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Chris
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by starente
Hi

Does anyone know how to change the 2nd cylinder spark plug on a 1997 Camaro (eight cylinder). Is there a trick to this or do I need to remove anything to gain access?

I've managed to get to the other 7 but can't figure out how to change this remaining one.

Thanks

Chris
Are you talking about the plug on the passenger side at the rear of the engine or the front of the engine?
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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If you have headers, go from the bottom with the car jacked up.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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buy a cobra... its real easy! ha ha. those things are a bitch to change, my buddy has had a lt1 z and a now a ls1 ss.
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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This may help...
On my 98 Z28 , I ended up getting two 1/2" swivels, this allowed for a much easier removal of that spark plug. If needed get a breaker bar or ratched with a longer handle. I am assuiming you can disconnect the head risers (proper term?) as long as your careful of the mettalic gasket when you do so.

Best of luck
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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you get it from under the car
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