Headers and Spark plugs
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Racer
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Santa Rosa Ca
Headers and Spark plugs
I went to change my plugs on my ZZ4 for the first time today. I found the front plug on the passenger side wont let a socket by the headers. I would rather find a trick than loosen my headers to change the plug. At least if I have to loosen them it is on the easy side.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: cincinnati ohio
St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Headers and Spark plugs (Paul 73 Coupe)
I have the same problem. Try a box end or a line wrench on the plug itself.
What I finally ended up with is a cut down spark plug socket that I can turn with an open end wrench.
Get a set of the shorty plugs, they also have screw off tips that helps a little more. :cheers:
What I finally ended up with is a cut down spark plug socket that I can turn with an open end wrench.
Get a set of the shorty plugs, they also have screw off tips that helps a little more. :cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Clifton Park NY
Re: Headers and Spark plugs (yellow 72)
Paul,
I have the same problem, and the best way I found to change the front plugs is using a "telescopic socket", like this one, sold by Eastwood:
http://eastwoodco.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 11:57 PM 1/4/2002]
I have the same problem, and the best way I found to change the front plugs is using a "telescopic socket", like this one, sold by Eastwood:
http://eastwoodco.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 11:57 PM 1/4/2002]
Racer
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
Re: Headers and Spark plugs (yellow 72)
I had the same problem, but I switched to the Accel Header Spark plugs they a re shorter then a normal plug so they just give you the clearance to switch them in and out with out loosening the headers.
Pro
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Re: Headers and Spark plugs (Paul 73 Coupe)
Hey!,
I cut a 5/8" deep socket in half and welded a 6" handle at an angle to the open ended piece. It works great for almost all header set-ups and it can get into the tightest of places. I also use AC FR3LS spark plugs. :cheers:
I cut a 5/8" deep socket in half and welded a 6" handle at an angle to the open ended piece. It works great for almost all header set-ups and it can get into the tightest of places. I also use AC FR3LS spark plugs. :cheers:
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