changing spark plugs
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Cruising
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From: barrie ontario
changing spark plugs
Is there a trick to changing the #8 and #6 spark plugs i cant get my hand in the #8 plug and I cant find a tool to get inside and take off the #6 plug cause theres no room to move the ratchet. (the plugs i am talking about are two plugs on the passenger side closest to the rad)
Melting Slicks
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Re: changing spark plugs (tonylasser)
Have you tried from underneath?
I know that the last time I changed plugs, I changed a few of them from below; but, I had it up on jack stands with the exhaust pipes (manifolds were on) & starter off, so that might be why it was easier from below.
I know that I changed all of them several years ago from above and I know that I used at least one swivel (maybe two) on a couple of them. I know I had to do a couple of them "by feel" too because there was no way I was going to see them.
Take your time, walk away when you have to, you'll get them :thumbs:
I know that the last time I changed plugs, I changed a few of them from below; but, I had it up on jack stands with the exhaust pipes (manifolds were on) & starter off, so that might be why it was easier from below.
I know that I changed all of them several years ago from above and I know that I used at least one swivel (maybe two) on a couple of them. I know I had to do a couple of them "by feel" too because there was no way I was going to see them.
Take your time, walk away when you have to, you'll get them :thumbs:
Racer
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From: LaSalle ON
Re: changing spark plugs (tonylasser)
Warning: Dart Iron Eagle angle plug heads + Hedman headers = removing the headers to replace the spark plugs. :cry I can hardly get the boot over #3 & #5 spark plugs with the headers on!
Well MAYBE you could do the passenger side, but removing the header would probably be faster...
Well MAYBE you could do the passenger side, but removing the header would probably be faster...
Instructor
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From: Tee Tops off all year FL
Re: changing spark plugs (tonylasser)
Did mine in the spring. I got the front two on each side from under the car. It was much easier. You may need to remove some of the heat shielding if you still have it.
