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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Any tips on changing spark plugs?/??? The plugs on the passenger side look like they are going to be a b**** to change. Any suggestions are welcome......
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...g_and_wire.htm

i would recommend a small 4" extension for your ratchet and possible a "u-joint" or "swivel adapter" as some people call it..or they make ratchets that swivel..either way it may come in handy on number 8..
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Originally Posted by redbandit98
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...g_and_wire.htm

i would recommend a small 4" extension for your ratchet and possible a "u-joint" or "swivel adapter" as some people call it..or they make ratchets that swivel..either way it may come in handy on number 8..
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go ahead and take the coil pack assembly off
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Originally Posted by Full-Force
go ahead and take the coil pack assembly off


Removing the passenger side coil pack assembly makes things MUCH easier. I also disconnected the AIR tube from the exhaust manifold to get me some extra room.

The #8 is still a bastard though...
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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run it up on some ramps and go from underneath. it made it a little easier for me.
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alright.....thanks for the info
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Originally Posted by 00ws6blackbird
Any tips on changing spark plugs?/??? The plugs on the passenger side look like they are going to be a b**** to change. Any suggestions are welcome......
If you have the stock exhaust manifolds then do the right rear plug from underneath. I found out after installing my qtp headers that it's pretty easy to do all plugs from above now.
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