Wires & Plugs
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St. Jude Donor '05
Not bad at all. Just do one plug and wire at a time so you don't lose the firing order. Remember to use a bit of antiseize on the plug threads so you don't gall the threads; you'll notice they grab the threads easier.
Number 2 (front plug on pass. side) can require some patience;don't overtighten.
Number 2 (front plug on pass. side) can require some patience;don't overtighten.
Le Mans Master
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From: The Motor City
Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Not bad at all. Just do one plug and wire at a time so you don't lose the firing order. Remember to use a bit of antiseize on the plug threads so you don't gall the threads; you'll notice they grab the threads easier.
Number 2 (front plug on pass. side) can require some patience;don't overtighten.
Number 2 (front plug on pass. side) can require some patience;don't overtighten.
Number 2 plug patience is nice(manditory on almost everything) but I remove the panel in the middle of the wheel well, access is then real easy w/long extension and swivel socket 5/8' deep well (leave panel off until wire is back on).
On tightening, you should be able to feel the compression ring on the plug compress, no need to go past that
Burning Brakes
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From: Pittsburgh Pirates PA
well taz...
Originally Posted by taz88aniv
Thanks much going to do them tomarrow to nice need to drive it today. Have a good one
Melting Slicks
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From: Chesapeake VA
Originally Posted by mseven
I remove the panel in the middle of the wheel well, access is then real easy w/long extension and swivel socket 5/8' deep well (leave panel off until wire is back on).
The first time I pulled the plugs in my 86', I saw #2 & #4 and I simply stopped and did a search on the forum. I knew someone had to know an easy way and msevens suggestion was it. The other 6 plugs are pretty straight forward.
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From: Lisbon maine
I did a tune up yesterday using mseven's way. All I can say is he is right on 
Removing that inner fender made the whole job only take about 30 mins. And now she purs like a tiger (thanks to the good folks at flowmaster!)
Removing that inner fender made the whole job only take about 30 mins. And now she purs like a tiger (thanks to the good folks at flowmaster!)
Drifting
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From: Richmond Va
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I did mine on friday. My plugs are not suppose to have rings on them. They are tapered. I have heard many people complain about the #8 plug but I think its the LT1/LT4 guys complaining. #8 was a breeze. Like everyone else said, #2 is the pain. I didn't remove the inner fender cover (didn't even think of it actually, DUH). I reached throught the hole where the upper A Arm goes through. What a pain!!! I put AC Delco Platinum 3's in with Accel wires, dist cap and rotor. What a diiference as the person that did the last tune up put the wrong plugs in 
PATIENCE!!!! PATIENCE!!! PATIENCE!!!! Thats the key. After some cuts, abrasions, and some skinned knuckes you will be very happy you conquered it. I am tickled I did it after the horror stories I heard. Good Luck and keep us posted.
Bob
PATIENCE!!!! PATIENCE!!! PATIENCE!!!! Thats the key. After some cuts, abrasions, and some skinned knuckes you will be very happy you conquered it. I am tickled I did it after the horror stories I heard. Good Luck and keep us posted.Bob
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From: Syracuse ny
Plugs and wires
Changed the plugs and wires a couple of days ago, took a while because I havent done work on my own cars in a long while. Advise about removing inner fender was great. The car is just idling a little ruff when stopped at lights jumps between 5-600 rpms and feels a little ruff not sure if car needs to adjust or if I need to do something else. Any ideas?
Melting Slicks
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From: Chesapeake VA
Originally Posted by taz88aniv
The car is just idling a little ruff when stopped at lights jumps between 5-600 rpms and feels a little ruff not sure if car needs to adjust or if I need to do something else. Any ideas?
A rough idle can becaused by many things.
My 86' has a less than smooth idle. I have done most of the list below, and my next step is to have the injectors serviced.
The things that I know affect the idle are:
Plugs
Wires
Rotor
Cap
Throttle body cleaning
IAC (Idle Air Control) valve cleaning
leaky fuel injectors
vacuum leaks
ignition timing
air filter
That gives you a lot of places to look, and I am sure the true mechanics in this board can tell you even more.
HTH!
Le Mans Master
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From: The Motor City
Originally Posted by onedef92
Go for the NGK TR55 plugs. They're great!
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From: Syracuse ny
finished I think
I changed the fuel pump Sat. and it took care of the car's hard starting I was so excited. I go in the garage every few hours and turn it over just to hear it turn over like it should. It only took 2 hours to change out the pump! I think the next thing is to check the timming.
Thanks for everyone's help
Thanks for everyone's help
Melting Slicks
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From: North side of Houston Texas
Doing the plugs on my '92 LT1 now. The #8 plug wasn't too bad, but I didn't use a ratchet. I used a socket and put a long open end wrench on it. I still have to do the drivers side, and it's looks like it's gonna be a ditch to do.