Changing spark plugs...
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Instructor
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From: Charlotte NC
Changing spark plugs...
I was able to change all spark plugs on my 91 L98 Corvette...EXCEPT the most forward one on the passenger side.
After hours of grunts and groans, I left it alone.
The car now has a tune up, except for that plug.
Any recommendations / tools to use no how to get to that thing?
After hours of grunts and groans, I left it alone.
The car now has a tune up, except for that plug.
Any recommendations / tools to use no how to get to that thing?
Last edited by Nav Vet; Sep 17, 2007 at 10:07 AM. Reason: spelling
Le Mans Master
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From: seattle WA
If memory serves correct...I go through the wheel well, and here's a little trick (saves you from cross threading) get a short piece of fuel line..3-4 inches, stick it on the new plug and use it to thread in the new plug finger tight before putting a wrench on it. Hope you're using anti sieze on the new plugs?
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Charlotte NC
If memory serves correct...I go through the wheel well, and here's a little trick (saves you from cross threading) get a short piece of fuel line..3-4 inches, stick it on the new plug and use it to thread in the new plug finger tight before putting a wrench on it. Hope you're using anti sieze on the new plugs?
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Westfield MA
I was able to change all spark plugs on my 91 L98 Corvette...EXCEPT the most forward one on the passenger side.
After hours of grunts and groans, I left it alone.
The car now has a tune up, except for that plug.
Any recommendations / tools to use no how to get to that thing?
After hours of grunts and groans, I left it alone.
The car now has a tune up, except for that plug.
Any recommendations / tools to use no how to get to that thing?
I changed mine on my 86 and don't remember anything especially different, could be that there is something in the way on a 91.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: State of Confusion
I changed the spark plugs on my '90 and it really wasn't a big deal. Not like a Mitsu 3000GT VR4, you might as well buy a new car when it comes time to change the spark plugs.
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From: Sandy Ut
First I would spray it with some liquid wrench or something, and then let it sit for a couple of hours if possible. Then try to take it out. Make sure not to use an extension if you do not have to, or anything else. Just the socket and the ratchet or breaker bar.
For reinstalling, I like using either a piece of fuel line as already sugested or my spark plug installation too, (Better know as an old spark plug boot off the old wires before I threw them away the last time). I used to have one of those fancy real spark plug installation tools, but found the boot off of an old set of Autolite plug wires worked better.
For reinstalling, I like using either a piece of fuel line as already sugested or my spark plug installation too, (Better know as an old spark plug boot off the old wires before I threw them away the last time). I used to have one of those fancy real spark plug installation tools, but found the boot off of an old set of Autolite plug wires worked better.
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To access the plugs on the passenger side I remove:
-the wheel well access panel
-two AIR hoses
-A/C compressor rear brace
For plugs #2 & #4 I go in through the wheel well opening with a 3/8" socket, extensions & swivel. Of course I hand start the new plugs before going to the socket.
-the wheel well access panel
-two AIR hoses
-A/C compressor rear brace
For plugs #2 & #4 I go in through the wheel well opening with a 3/8" socket, extensions & swivel. Of course I hand start the new plugs before going to the socket.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Troy Illinois
Put a plug socket on the plug and then use an openend wrench to remove the plug using the nut on the end of the socket. Install the same way. Plugs only need to be snug and don't forget anti seize compound.
