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04-24-2007, 07:42 PM
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easiest way to change sparkplugs on my LS1?
i got 7 changed, the real pain the ass one is the rear pass side. i have headers too, so i dunno if that makes it tougher or not.. how the heck can i get to it and take that sucker out? been workin like 15 mins on that one alone and im running out of patience
all help appreciated~
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04-24-2007, 07:53 PM
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Get under the car, only suggestion I have. I have big hands and I found it damn near impossible to get the plug wire in from the top of the car ( headers with emissions, I'm stupid).
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04-24-2007, 07:53 PM
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dont know if your engine layout is the same as a gen 1 sbc...but an offset 5/8ths wrench seems to be one of the only ways to get it out on my car...just enough to break it lose then i take it with your hand.
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Last edited by IROCdan330; 04-24-2007 at 07:54 PM.
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04-24-2007, 07:55 PM
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hmmmmm.....i think i know how...hard to explain tho
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04-24-2007, 08:27 PM
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Stubby socket, and disconnect the AIR if it's on your headers.
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04-24-2007, 08:28 PM
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i got it, i took a break, so i cooled down a bit. and then i took a 3/4 wrench and used it to turn the spark plug socket and got it! but my car is still running like ***** arg. my large hands are quite dirty now and bleeding yay!
thanks for your input fellas, it is always greatly appreciated!
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01' Z06 62k miles. Vararam, Longtubes, off road xpipe, tuned by me. Times TBA
2001 Corvette, Bolt ons , tuned 10.75@124.56 mph 1.38 60' Sold
1997 Saturn Sc1 5spd DOHC swapped
Bolt ons, decked head, stock intake cam on exhaust side, lotsa weight redux
13.22@102.32 mph 1.93 60'
12's on moda? One day
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04-24-2007, 08:50 PM
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pay someone..lol
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04-24-2007, 08:51 PM
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3/4 racheting wrench on a spark plug socket works great for that plug
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04-25-2007, 12:21 AM
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easiest way? pull the engine... lol
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04-25-2007, 04:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah
easiest way? pull the engine... lol
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or drop a fidget in your engine compartment and let him do it! 
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04-26-2007, 02:57 PM
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04-27-2007, 11:36 PM
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remove engine, place in 2nd or 3rd gen rx7
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04-28-2007, 11:30 PM
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from underneath is the easiest way with headers...there is no easy way on 98's with stock manifolds because the pass. cat gets in the way from the bottom.
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04-30-2007, 12:35 PM
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...stop fouling them.....
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