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1,2,3,4,5,7 from the top using a 5/8" sparkplug socket and a 19mm wrench to turn it.
6,8 from underneith using the same tools, but with the starter unbolted so I can get my fat arms around it.
And a swear jar :-p
6,8 from underneith using the same tools, but with the starter unbolted so I can get my fat arms around it.
And a swear jar :-p
^x2 that works very well and u can even use a very thin spark plug socket and a 3" extension with a ratchet it will work too.....and of course the wrench and removing the starter isnt a must but will work....
I have a wrench like this, http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/.../040211158.jpg, but not as long. It works wonders for doing plugs on a fbody. What I do is put the spark plug socket on the spark plug. Then put on the extension (like a 3" if needed), and then I pop the wrench on. Some are easier from the bottom. The only real trick, is patience and determination, lol.
No **** lol.
I feel there not that hard to do, just need practice, i do keep hearing 6-8 as being a PITA, hell there the easiest i think, the bitch one is #2, #4 is the next hardest, but other then that, there not too bad, but thats me, of coarse having small hands/arms help too.
I feel there not that hard to do, just need practice, i do keep hearing 6-8 as being a PITA, hell there the easiest i think, the bitch one is #2, #4 is the next hardest, but other then that, there not too bad, but thats me, of coarse having small hands/arms help too.
Last edited by LM97Z; Feb 12, 2009 at 03:25 PM.
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I use a regular spark plug socket and ratchet. Granted I have a variety of extensions and swivels, plus a lift. But I can change the plugs in about 40 minutes with the headers.
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i do 1, 3, 5, 7 from under in one stroke. thats fastest fore me. 6 and 8 i also get from underneath.
i can even use a normal snap-on spark plug socket and rachet for the formula with long tubes.
make sure to use antiseize and boot protector on the plugs. you will thank yourself later
however i do have a cheap spark plug socket that i cut down for the iroc
i can even use a normal snap-on spark plug socket and rachet for the formula with long tubes.
make sure to use antiseize and boot protector on the plugs. you will thank yourself later
however i do have a cheap spark plug socket that i cut down for the iroc
Make sure they know what they are doing. I once payed a shop to change my plugs (like 5 years ago when I knew nothing) and wouldn't you know it, no one, but two spark plugs blew out of the head...odd huh?!