Best tools to change spark plugs?
08-28-2009, 06:19 PM
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5/8 deep socket, universal joint (or swivel head ratchet if you can get one cheap).
I use this ratchet to reach difficult areas http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...que-wrenches-2
I also have the 1/4 drive version. I am sure you can find it in the USA.
People say its very hard to change plugs on an LT1. I removed them in 30mins with stock manifolds. That ratchet helped do the rear ones so much easier.
Good luck.
I use this ratchet to reach difficult areas http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...que-wrenches-2
I also have the 1/4 drive version. I am sure you can find it in the USA.
People say its very hard to change plugs on an LT1. I removed them in 30mins with stock manifolds. That ratchet helped do the rear ones so much easier.
Good luck.
08-28-2009, 06:45 PM
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One of those magnet on a stick things... I wish I would have had one lol. Also, I hope you have skinny arms lol. Just follow the guide on installuniveristy.
08-28-2009, 07:01 PM
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08-28-2009, 07:08 PM
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socket wrench, spark plug socket, 1in extension, 3 in extension, 10mm socket (to remove coil packs), 3 foot pipe to slip over ratchet
dont forget antisieze for the threads and di-electric grease for the wire boots
dont forget antisieze for the threads and di-electric grease for the wire boots
09-02-2009, 12:45 PM
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Spark plug socket with the hex on the outside (similar to the SLP unit), 3/8 swivel head ratchet, 1" and 3" 3/8 extensions, 3/8 thumb driver (basically a knurled **** with a 3/8 adapter on it to get the plugs started and threaded most of the way down), 5/8" ratchet wrench (or whatever size the hex is on the outside of your socket), anti-sieze, jack & jackstand (for #8). Without the AIR & EGR I can change the plugs in 15 or 20 minutes with both the factory manifolds and the headers. All except #8 from the top, but they're all easy to get to.
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09-10-2009, 02:40 PM
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Thats the same way my LS1 WS6 has them, previous owner worked at a dealership and changed all the hoses and lines. the rerouted heatercore lines make it easy to install and remove the plugs. Also I would remove the coil brackets that way you dont scratch the crap out of your hands.
09-11-2009, 12:07 PM
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5/8 deep socket, universal joint (or swivel head ratchet if you can get one cheap).
I use this ratchet to reach difficult areas http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...que-wrenches-2
I also have the 1/4 drive version. I am sure you can find it in the USA.
People say its very hard to change plugs on an LT1. I removed them in 30mins with stock manifolds. That ratchet helped do the rear ones so much easier.
Good luck.
I use this ratchet to reach difficult areas http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...que-wrenches-2
I also have the 1/4 drive version. I am sure you can find it in the USA.
People say its very hard to change plugs on an LT1. I removed them in 30mins with stock manifolds. That ratchet helped do the rear ones so much easier.
Good luck.
09-11-2009, 11:02 PM
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The best tool you can have is patience... a crapload of it. I pull the coil packs, and after you do it the first time, make a slot out of the rear hole so you can just loosen those bolts on each side instead of remove them.
09-11-2009, 11:53 PM
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best thing ever for plug changes is headers. With mine I just use a 5/8" spark plug socket with some various length extensions and a 3/4" wrench to turn the socket when the ratchet won't fit.
09-12-2009, 12:36 PM
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I did mine with a spark plug socket, a series of extensions, and a ratchet. You don't really need to have a ton of tools. I was so hesitant to do mine at first, but when one of my 80k spark plugs had the metal split in half leaving the threads in the block, I decided it was time to do them. I disconnected the EGR tubes from the exhaust manifolds on both sides, and loosened the coil packs on the passenger side so I could slide it up and get in there (the drivers side is easy). For the rear passenger plug, I had to jack up the car and get it from underneath. Sounds like alot, but after 3.5 hours of grunting I got it done and was happy to have new plugs.
