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Apr 4, 2002 | 03:04 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

where you at located.Im in nanakuli.give me a call @ 668-8112 or 551-0855.just had mine change on my 98z.thanks. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Apr 4, 2002 | 04:54 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by mmiller:
When changing the plugs be sure to use anti-seize on the spark plug threads. You have carbon steel touching aluminum. Over time, the two will tend to gall, and the anti-seize prevents galling and makes removing the plugs easier in the future. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>Mine don't have time to seize up I end up changing them about every 200 to 500 miles. I use nitrous but don't hold that against me. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" />

Apr 5, 2002 | 03:14 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

35th SS

I live in Pearl City! Not too far away <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Thanks for the number bro'!!! I plan to change the plugs in June on my vacation. And I'll give you a call thanks!!

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by 35th SS:
where you at located.Im in nanakuli.give me a call @ 668-8112 or 551-0855.just had mine change on my 98z.thanks. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>

Apr 5, 2002 | 01:17 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by blkbyrd:
Hey fellas,

Install U is the ticket. Kudos to wizkid for a great site. Try getting a flex head ratchet. It provides you access to stuff you ordinarily couldn't get to. Also, I like to go after the #8 plug first. That way you aren't tired and flustered when you go after it. I get it from top-side just fine. Changing plugs on the LS1 is easier than a 3rd gen 305.
<hr /></blockquote>I'm glad to hear that...I'm planning on doing mine soon and have many horrific memories of changing them on my 305 IROC...in 10 degree weather...every winter because of flooding... <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" />

Apr 5, 2002 | 03:35 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

Take off the coil packs and number 8 is a joke. I changed all my plugs and my fuel injectors at the track a couple of times in under 30 minutes.
Cheers,
Chris

Apr 6, 2002 | 12:36 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

just give me a buzz when your ready.thier not that hard.I agree with wizkid post.getting ready to do a plug and wires changed on the 35th as soon as I hit 5k mi.sometimes I hang out and post on ls1 forums under the hawaii members section.just trying to help a fellow ls1 member.Thanks <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Apr 7, 2002 | 11:54 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

35th

You're on! For now, I'm in charge of ballroom dancing with my g/f...so I'm I can't afford to be w/o the beast even for a day...but I got your number and I'll be calling you in june okay? Right on!

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by 35th SS:
just give me a buzz when your ready.thier not that hard.I agree with wizkid post.getting ready to do a plug and wires changed on the 35th as soon as I hit 5k mi.sometimes I hang out and post on ls1 forums under the hawaii members section.just trying to help a fellow ls1 member.Thanks <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>

Apr 7, 2002 | 11:56 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

thanks Chris...appreciate that <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Chris ARE 360:
Take off the coil packs and number 8 is a joke. I changed all my plugs and my fuel injectors at the track a couple of times in under 30 minutes.
Cheers,
Chris<hr /></blockquote>

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Apr 8, 2002 | 02:19 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

okay just give me a call. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Apr 8, 2002 | 08:50 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

I just finished doing my plugs on my 98. For the #8 plug you have to remove the air hose and the rear 2 coil packs. Use a 1 1/2" swivel extension and you should have no problem. Took me about 15 mins. for that plug. PS: On a 98 ,it is MUCH easier from the top.

Apr 10, 2002 | 10:41 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by StevieZ:
I just finished doing my plugs on my 98. For the #8 plug you have to remove the air hose and the rear 2 coil packs. Use a 1 1/2" swivel extension and you should have no problem. Took me about 15 mins. for that plug. PS: On a 98 ,it is MUCH easier from the top.<hr /></blockquote>I did mine too, it was a pain for number 8, then I had to buy autotap cause I had many misfires afterwards, turned out not all the plugs I bought worked. But if you don't like the swivel like me, then you can use what I believe is a 6 or 4in socket I bought from Sears, made 8 a peice of cake. Defenitly do 8 from the top on a 98 and go ahead and sit on your airbox with your right knee, that's the best position. With the swivel I couldn't tell if I was turning it or not. Oh I am 6'2" 220 with gorilla hands too and I know what you mean about the whole large hands thing. Well good luck. If you go out and get that tool it'll help with number 8, you might even get to use it with some others.

Matt

[ April 10, 2002, 10:47 AM: Message edited by: matthewhogue ]

Apr 10, 2002 | 02:07 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

did anyone say to use anti seize on the plugs, nothing makes you cry like a striped out spark plug hole in an aluminium head...just my 2 cents

Apr 10, 2002 | 03:42 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Fast SS on NOS:
did anyone say to use anti seize on the plugs, nothing makes you cry like a striped out spark plug hole in an aluminium head...just my 2 cents<hr /></blockquote>That is great advice. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Eric

Apr 10, 2002 | 05:43 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

Awesome advice guys! Thanks for keeping 'em coming...don't worry, I'm jotting it all down. Also glad to hear #8 can be reached from the top though I'll probably be doing a lot of this <img border="0" alt="[judgement]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" /> even with 35thSS's priceless help!

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Apr 10, 2002 | 08:40 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

Yeah, #8 can be done from the top.

I'm about to do mine again next weekend, I think it will go a lot quicker the 2nd time around.

Apr 11, 2002 | 03:14 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

I just got done changing my plugs, the hardest part for me was getting the wires off the plugs.

The only thing I remove was the air fitting and got the #8 from the bottom, it was my first time so it took me a couple of hours.

But I used alot of electrical greese on the wire for next time.

I live in Pearl City too, let me know if you need help.

Apr 11, 2002 | 04:54 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

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TTopJohn

That's great! Drew, I'll keep that in mind. Nice to know there are Chevys prowling all over Oahu <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Apr 11, 2002 | 01:41 PM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

I am tempted to fly out to Hawaii and change your plugs. Pay for tickets to there and I will make the sacrifice. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

So, do are there any dragstrips around over there?

Eric

Apr 12, 2002 | 12:31 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

hey wussup drew778.I know you.looking forward running on the grudge lane against you. I think Ill just use the 35th SS this time that makes it about even.what do you think? To let others know we have a 1/4mi. track here but its like a teflon shitty track but we make the best out of it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Apr 12, 2002 | 01:28 AM

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Re: Help - scared to death of changing plugs myself

Yep, ready if you are <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Hope it not this humid Saturday night <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />

See ya Saturday night <img border="0" alt="[Chevrolet]" title="" src="graemlins/camaro.gif" />

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