Joey7489

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i just changed my plugs yesterday
its actually easier then i thought
i was changing my headers out also, so it was SOOOO much easier than it would have been if the headers were on. Its actually not that bad. You can take out the oil dipstick, the passenger side coil pack, and then do those 4 (I get under the car for the last 2). And then do the driver side which is much easier to get to. I got under the car for the last 2 on the driver side also. Its hoesntly not that bad, but if your planning on ever doing headers, wait until you have the headers off because its very easy

mzoomora

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I cut my own socket a few years ago for my S10 V8 covnersion. I just use the cut soket with a 3/4" wrench and have no problems. On my Z I just used a regular spark plug socket on some, added a wobble for some others(just the short one, like 1" overall), used a ratchet with a 3/4" socket to fit over the spark plug socket on some others. All you really need to do it break it loose with the socket, then do the rest by hand.

jic

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save the money and why wonder if they mechanic ever changed them?

1sick'98WS6

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well why wonder if he ever changed plug 8...

G-Body

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Change my own, after swapping the motor in there I hope I can handle changing plugs . Sorry though I can`t be of much advice on an f-body, never worked on one. My suggestion would be to let it cool and then try through the wheel well or from the bottom.

SOM_of_a_Beach

I change em myself. Before the s/c if was a lot easier regardless, I still do it myself.

Teacher

Anyone ever use one of these when changing plugs?

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/THE-419X.html

Teacher

HeapaShifter

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Teacher, that won't work on LS1's. It's for front wheel drive vehicles. I use that tool on venture vans and malibu's with the 3400.

HeapaShifter

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Changing plugs on ls1's really isn't that hard. I can do it in about 20 minutes. Removing nothing, but the plugs wires and getting all the plugs from the top. I use a 3/8 ratchet, a 1" extension, a 3" extension, and a spark plug socket.

But...I've removed the plugs many times.

Also...I have headers and no AIR or A/C, so that makes it a lot easier too.

Definately do it yourself.

YellowMonster87

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just change them yourself, i had to take them out one nite to make sure they didnt get fouled out, i had never one it before, and neve read how to do it yet i got in there and had them all back in and hooked up inside of 45 minutes includnig inspecting each plug....i dont see what the big deal is

USMARINE1108

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I change my own. I just get the rear passanger side from the bottom of the car. Works great if you can get your had around the header.

Automaticfastic

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I didnt read too many posts but im lucky I got my ngk's replaced for 55 bucks.

staringback05

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this thread is sooo long

crzytown69

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i did what install university said it it only took me about 3 hours.... this was also my first time doing a tune up on an f body... all i herd was it took 8 hours usally 2 days... i was dreading it but it wasnt that bad ... beats an lt1 and routing thoses wires any day

HT98z

I changed mine when I did my LT's,so it made it much easier.hehe.Though i could see with a lift it would be ALOT easier

Adam_LS1_Z28

Did mine today and it took only 3 hrs would have been quicker but i was teaching this girl I am talking to how to do it. She wanted to learn plus she's cute so some time was spent checking her out lol. But it wasn't so bad as i was thinking my LT1 was acutally harder it seems. Plus i found out that i had 7 ac delco spark plugs number 41-952 and one that was AC-Delco number 41-985 and it looked worse than the other ones. Now she has all nice and new NGK TR-55's and runs alot better

z28_n_tx

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question for you guys with pacesseters w/EGR tube, how in the hell do you get plug #4 out. I cant fit anything in there w/the EGR tube in the way.

SSDoubleK

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You bought this car to learn about it, ask questions on this website, and do it yourself. It's going to be a pain the first time, but you'll have the satisfaction of saying you did it yourself.

Snootch

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I wouldn't trust any shop to change the #8 plug. To all those who are hesitant to do it, just get some tools and a jack and get into it. You are never gonna learn anything about it if you don't do it. Oh, and let the car cool down a little first and don't burn yourself on the headers:

Bandit LS1

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I agree......plus, it's better to do it yourself and know it got done right