Changing plugs wires
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Changing plugs wires First time changing plugs in a camaro, its a 2000SS. I've noticed that it can be done on the drivers side pretty much OK, but on the top of engine passenger side its a mess of AC aluminum lines and an AC canister, with what looks like a heater line in the way as well. I looked from under the car, and while I can get to the back plug there, the other 3 have to be done from the top.
Question is, do I have to remove an AC and heater line to get to the first 3 passenger side plugs? IT looks like I can unlatch the AC canister and move it without disconnecting the lines, but I hate to depressureize the whole darn AC system to move the other line in the way.....but I see no other way to get to the plugs!!
Help!!
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Question is, do I have to remove an AC and heater line to get to the first 3 passenger side plugs? IT looks like I can unlatch the AC canister and move it without disconnecting the lines, but I hate to depressureize the whole darn AC system to move the other line in the way.....but I see no other way to get to the plugs!!
Help!!
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From: kcmo
Originally Posted by RollinSScamaro
I did mine without removing it.. i have small hands.. but i think it should still be able to be done.. the back plug on the passenger side.. get from underneath the car..
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From: Wichita KS / Rancho San Diego
Originally Posted by little john
Go to [url]www.installuniversity.com. I did it using their instructions and it worked great.
Originally Posted by RevGTO
Dittos. #8 must be done from under the car. I got it done w/o removing the passenger side coil rail - couldn't get the back nut off. A wobbly spark plug socket really helps.
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Originally Posted by little john
Go to [url]www.installuniversity.com. I did it using their instructions and it worked great.
good luck !
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by 618HAWK
I can get mine from above, just need to unloosen my air tube off the headder.
I guess you can do #8 from the bottom on the '00 and up manifolds, but with my '98 I can't get #8 from the bottom to save my life. I just pull the AIR tube off and lay on top of the motor while I slide my arm down by the dipstick tube and then back to the plug. I used a swivel extenstion with some tape wrapped around it so it would hold an adjustment better, 5/8" spark plug socket for a little extra lenght and the smallest 3/8" drive ratchet I could find.
It's a pain, but it works. #8 takes me longer than all other 7 plugs combind.
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From: The South
Originally Posted by Z-286speed
Headers make this much more easy!
I changed my plugs in an hour and half, half of which was spent on #6 and #8.
On a '98 just remove the first couple or so coil packs on the passenger side and you should be able to find a way to reach back to #8. It took me awhile but it worked. The best times to change plugs are when you are in there for a header or cam swap though. Not having the AIR or EGR helps as well. Use it as an excuse to remove AIR/EGR.
