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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Alright well im doing a header install right now and i just broke a couple spark plugs so i might aswell change them all... what spark plugs do you guys recommend that i get. I have the NGK TR55GP are these stockers or what? thanks!!!
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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TR55's they come pregapped and are cheap and ive got them on both my cars. tada quick and cheap
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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if your running nitrous use the NGK TR-6's
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Light bolt ons, run TR55's
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Got some new TR55GP's. Thanks for quick response.

Alright ive got all the spark plugs out... just the oil dipstick WILL NOT come out! Aghhh. Ive been pulling on it while my buddy pushes it up from the bottom and it will not move up. But will do side to side motions.. gahhh. Anytips like Relesaal it or what?

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Originally Posted by blackops22
Got some new TR55GP's. Thanks for quick response.

Alright ive got all the spark plugs out... just the oil dipstick WILL NOT come out! Aghhh. Ive been pulling on it while my buddy pushes it up from the bottom and it will not move up. But will do side to side motions.. gahhh. Anytips like Relesaal it or what?

Thanks for all the replys.
did you take the bolt out that holds it to the head? If you did then all you need to do is twist and pull.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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I hope yours isnt like my buddies was when we did his install. We TRASHED his dipstick tube getting it out. He is a stout MF'R, and he couldnt get it out by hand.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by brad8266
did you take the bolt out that holds it to the head? If you did then all you need to do is twist and pull.
Yes we undid the bolt.. gah its soo hard man ill my might and it wont budge!

hmmm tips??? anyone
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i never take the dip stick out when i change spark plugs, onsome though i use a 3/4 inch wrench on the end of the spark plug socket to trun it because my rachet wont fit. dont know if that helps
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Mine was a pain too. We did what your doing and had somebody push from the bottom while I pulled from up top. It finally came loose after the fighting/tugging.
Just keep at it, it will either bend to **** or come out. lol

I say that because we also broke my buddies on his header install.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BriancWS6
I hope yours isnt like my buddies was when we did his install. We TRASHED his dipstick tube getting it out. He is a stout MF'R, and he couldnt get it out by hand.
Yeah that ******* thing was a PITFA!!! It took Vice grips and anothe rpair of pliers to get that ******* thing to come!! Might as well order you another one (It's like $9 with tax).

Good luck!!
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twist and pull and repeat it will come out if not they are cheap if you cant get it out without damaging it
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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i swear, installing headers has got to be one of those mods with the most broken parts during install. I see these threads all the time. NGK TR-55's check the pre-gap. I ran mine at 055. since someone will prolly ask, NOW i have the tr-6's as i'm boosted
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