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Mar 2, 2005 | 07:40 AM

raw122

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From: durham nc

help with plugs

i normaly do most stuff my self but these plugs look like a pain,i have a 93 with lt1 does any one have a write up on replacing the plugs
thanks for the help

Mar 2, 2005 | 07:57 AM

Kwikerthanu

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06

I bought a plug socket and a geared wrench off ebay, made specifically for the LT1. Socket and wrench both new $29.95. I'll find his user name and give it to you. Has them on there most of the time.

Here's the url, http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZotto84

Hope this helps.

Last edited by Kwikerthanu; Mar 2, 2005 at 08:12 AM. Reason: add url

Mar 2, 2005 | 08:28 AM

runner140*

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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl

This should be under tech/perf

You will get more replys on your question under C4 tech/Perf. Also use the icons on the top of the page and click tech tips.

Mar 2, 2005 | 08:57 AM

Gooseit

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I just changed the plugs on my 95 Coupe with the LT1 engine. They are not easy to get to but they can be done. I forget what the plug number is but the back plug on the passenger side is a bear to get to.
I used a spark plug wrench with a wrench fitting cut into the socket on the end and got it out, It took me approximately four hours to do the eight plugs. plus another four for the plug wires. good luck

Mar 2, 2005 | 10:26 AM

Ramrod92

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I've been happy with one of these sockets I got off ebay.

Mar 2, 2005 | 10:37 AM

rws.1

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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ

I agree, the shortened plug socket works well.
Use it in combination with a swivel head gear wrench and you're set !
In a pinch it will work with a normal open ended wrench

Mar 2, 2005 | 10:45 AM

redwing76

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Quote:

Originally Posted by raw122

i normaly do most stuff my self but these plugs look like a pain,i have a 93 with lt1 does any one have a write up on replacing the plugs
thanks for the help

Man, theres just some things that I'm too smart or too stupid to do and a plug change on a LT-1 is one of them. It cost me $75.00 labor + parts.