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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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Well im new here and i learned a lot im at the point of installing plugs i have plugs that are 14mm threads and they dont seem to fit or even start to screw its supposed to be a ls1 6.0 2005 out of a truck are there different thread sizes
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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ls1 6.0?? u mean like an lq9?? and yea should exact same size
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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from what i have read it should be right maybe im not seeing the angle it need to be ill try again
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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They are all the same 14mm threads. Step back, have a bite to eat and/or drink, and go at it again. The rear ones are often frustrating and chances are you're just off slightly
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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well ,i sat back and they did if fact fit i was not seeing the correct angle ,now they installed and i cranked her off last night took a while to catch her prime but after that all is sweet now im ready for the track, but may have to wait rain here,i;ll keep posting and also a few pics
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