Plug Change
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Ft. Knox KY
Plug Change
Just finished changing my spark plugs...What a pain in the azz. I couldn't believe how hard some of them are to get to. The far back one on the passenger side was a total pain. Well, at least it's done. Cleaned my TB too, wasn't too bad, but she is nice and shiny now!
Robert
Robert
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Bergen County NJ
Re: Plug Change (rhay)
Just finished changing my spark plugs...What a pain in the azz.
Now that I've done it twice, I think that I could change all 8 plugs in about a half hour.
Anybody got a good procedure for changing the wires?
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member, Inland Empire Chapter
Re: Plug Change (rhay)
The only one to give me any grief was the front passenger side (cylinder # 2) as I had to pull the tire, remove an access panel and disconnect a couple of hoses to get it out. And if you have aluminum heads like I do the anti-sieze is a necessity.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
Re: Plug Change (rhay)
My son gave me a spark plug removal tool for fathers day. It is a ratchet and has a rod on the end of the handle which allows you to spin out the plug with ease. I think it came from NAPA. Changing out plugs on a C4 is never easy, but this tool really helps me!
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Re: Plug Change (rhay)
My 95 LT1 is a piece of cake to change plugs in compared to a friends 96 LT1 Trans Am. Sheesh. it was a freakin' nightmare. The plug wires on my car were much more of a pain than the plugs, mainly on the drivers side. I put on the high dollar 8.5 MSDs so hopefully I wont have to do it again anytime soon. I think the guy who designed the late model ignition systems on these cars has some sadistic tendencies........... :banghead: