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Changing plugs on the #2 and #8 cylinders

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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hey what did you guys remove/what tools did you use to get to the plugs on the #2 and #8 cylinders (passenger side: first one in front and last one in the back). Its driving me crazy I cant get to them.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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#2 was super easy for me. It's all about feeling your way and bending your arm in the right position to get it. I think I used a 2" extention. #8 is a bitch though. I had to have my brother under the car to guide the socket onto the plug. I think it would have been a lot easier if I dropped the starter. Total time for an LT1 plug change was <2 hours.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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#8 is easy for me. I sit with my right butt cheek on the battery, body facing away from the passanger side. I use my right arm with a dogbone and it's simple to reach. One of the easiest ones IMO
Hope my description helps
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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cool thanks, and whats a "dogbone"
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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cool thanks, and whats a "dogbone"
a wrench
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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ahh ok
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