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Old Aug 17, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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I want to change the spark plugs in my 78 L82, it has headers on it and I am wondering if I can get to all of the plugs from above or will I need to get underneath to get to some of them? Thanks for any info on this ..
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In my experience the front 2 on each side are easier to get from the top and the back 2 on each side are easier to get from under the car. Having a universal joint socket adapter is helpful as well when working in some tight spaces.
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In my experience the front 2 on each side are easier to get from the top and the back 2 on each side are easier to get from under the car. Having a universal joint socket adapter is helpful as well when working in some tight spaces.
Thank you for the information...
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It took awhile and some choice words,,lol but I got all 8 from above.. One plug was loose.. They all looked good ,,but I had a miss.. I'm thinking maybe the loose one might have been causing it to mis fire.... I put in all new ones and made sure they are tight.. Run fine now ...
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