sparkplug instal
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sparkplug instal any suggestions, my 98 has 61k and is starting to chug the juice, i know my way around a wrench but have not done anything on the block of my 98, looking for advice before i jump in HELP
Z28Burner
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Originally Posted by z28burner
any suggestions, my 98 has 61k and is starting to chug the juice, i know my way around a wrench but have not done anything on the block of my 98, looking for advice before i jump in HELP
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Some people have no problem removing the coil packs which allows for easier access to the rear plugs. I did not need to do that. The only plug I had to get from underneath the car was the last one on the passenger side. It helps to have an assortment of tools handy. I used 1/4, 3/8, 1/2inch ratchet drives with extensions and adapters at some point during the removals. It also helped to have a ratchet with a head that is hinged. The last things I used were those swivel adapters. The swivel adapters were a little hard to use (first time) but once you do a few you can tell how much torque is needed. Having all of those tools handy you should have limited problems.
PS: It also helps to have a friend with skinny arms around while doing this.
PS: It also helps to have a friend with skinny arms around while doing this.
I got to my 8th plug from under the car. I will probably never do another plug on that car as long as I live. I'll pay to get them done.
Unless I get a coil relocation kit.
Unless I get a coil relocation kit.
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Originally Posted by Unforgiven1
www.installuniversity.com under install documents/engine. 'Nuff said.
thanks, i have used this site before, i did the free ram air mod and itworked great and was easy using the site, sounds like the plugs should not be to bad, just looks scary with all the smog stuff
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IMHO you need to take out the airpump pipes on both sides and move the throttle cable. No need to move coil packs on the driver side. Follow instructions on moving coil packs on the passenger side only (from installuniversity). I find it time consuming, though not difficult, to loosen the last rear bolt of the coil pack. Once this is done, changing plugs should be a 10 min job.
You might have some difficulties though, since, as I realise now, you have 98, which have individual coil packs (?), if I remember correctly. That's the only difference.
You might have some difficulties though, since, as I realise now, you have 98, which have individual coil packs (?), if I remember correctly. That's the only difference.
You don't need to take out the air pump tubes to get to them or the coil packs. It is easier with them off though and makes the job go by quicker/less painful. You'll need your regular tools and a few extensions (1", 3" and maybe a 6"). Get #8 plug from underneath, use some rhino ramps. Be sure to use some anti-seize on the plug threads so it'll be easier next time around to crack them loose and be less likely to cross thread a plug into the head. Good luck and have some band-aids handy. 
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Might as well get some Taylor wires too and MAKE sure that 8th plug is in good. Put a thick rag over the coil pack bolt mounts and that will save some skin.
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i did mine on monday,not that bad.just move the coil pack,and remove the air tubes on both sides.also a swivel,and extension ratched helped a lot
the #8 i got from the top while standing on the battery
put the plug socket and swivel on the plugs first
and you will be fine
good luck
the #8 i got from the top while standing on the battery
put the plug socket and swivel on the plugs first
and you will be fine
good luck
I did mine during my cam swap. I had the coil packs and valve covers off and it took all of 15 minutes. For the #8 plug, I used a deep 5/8" socket with a 1" extension on a 3/8" drive ratchet. I got it from the top. It was very easy to do, just took some patience to get the new plug started. Good luck.
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I did mine in about an hour by myself. I own a sparkplug socket, that you can buy a most autoparts stores or home improvement stores(Home Depot, Lowes) that made it a hell of a lot easier!!! Slid the socket on first then attached the wrench or extensions, and the socket has a rubber thing in side so you dont drop the plugs upon pulling them out or sticking them in 
Like everyone else said, removing the last plug on the passenger side is the worst 
But I'm only 16 so my arms arent to big so it probably wasnt as bad as everyone else had.
Like everyone else said, removing the last plug on the passenger side is the worst But I'm only 16 so my arms arent to big so it probably wasnt as bad as everyone else had. 