LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Ok I want to do a tune up on my 1996 formula ws6. I already have the intake and water pump off. What else am I supposed to take of to get to the spark plug?????
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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????, you took water pump off to get to spark plugs?

Your "Opti Spark" aka distributor is behind water pump if that is what you mean. There are 3 bolts holding it on. pull the plug wires, top electrical connector and the 2 vacumn line off and remove the 3 bolts and the Opti comes off

might want to go get a Haynes Service book for your car at most auto part stores and read
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Lol I can't recall the water pump being in the way of a spark plug change, alternator and starter yes but not WP lol
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Yeah, make sure you get new gaskets for that water pump and clean the block and pump before you attached it again or else you'll leak and destroy an opti-spark.

Also, if you're yanking wires from the opti be sure to label them.

You should be able to access the spark plugs on the drivers side fine but the #8 plug is the pain, it's been too long since I've replaced mine to remember what the easiest way to access it is.
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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Be prepared to mark up your arms with scratches...maybe I was just impatient. heh
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