Stuck plugs
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Cruising
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Stuck plugs
Ok this may sound stupid but I was given a 1986 corvette with 58000 miles on it. I guess I got one of the last off of the production line because it has aluminum heads. My question is I was going to check the plugs but it looks like they have never been changed and are so tight I am somewhat leery about using to much force to loosen them. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks in advance for any help
Thanks in advance for any help
Le Mans Master
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From: No HOA, New Hampshire
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St. Jude Donor '09
After soaking with PB Blaster when the engine is cold soak each plug with a fast evaporating contact cleaner. The cold produced by the CC might "shrink" the plug threads enough to break them loose.
Max G’s
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From: Monroe OH
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Try this- Start the car and let run for around 2 or 3 minutes. Then remove plug wires and remove the plugs. It is easiest to remove the plugs, especially on the passenger side, by removing the splash shield. It is also a good idea to use an extension and a universal when removing and installing the plugs, that will assist in getting the plugs threaded back in correctly.
Melting Slicks
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From: Castro Valley CA
You don't want to create a problem if the car is running fine.If it were me, I would leave the plugs alone. Save your energy for fixing something when its actually broken. You will have plenty of opportunities.
Last edited by Sidney004; Jun 29, 2011 at 11:17 PM.
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Totally agree on removing the splash guard (passenger side).
The one thing I found really helpful was I bought a plug socket that is on a swivel. It allows the drive socket to get up in the right angle and seat on to the plug. Made a huge difference....good luck!
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...T|GRP2062_____
The one thing I found really helpful was I bought a plug socket that is on a swivel. It allows the drive socket to get up in the right angle and seat on to the plug. Made a huge difference....good luck!
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...T|GRP2062_____