Em longtube,spark plug install question
Mar 11, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Em longtube,spark plug install question
Hey guys,putting new plugs on the 92 lt1 and i cant tighten two of the plugs,as the header primary tubes are in the way,any tips or tricks to go at this,i tried from underneath but still not much room to work,worst comes to worst ill loosen the header bolts but there a tight fit to tighten also i rigged a wrench for that.
thanks mike
Mar 11, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Mar 11, 2012 | 11:50 AM
Melting Slicks
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I took an old socket and fashioned this mini socket. With this I can use a 3/4 wrench from under the car. I have SW headers and this tool makes it a snap on my 93.
Mar 11, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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oldalaskaman
header plugs
Mar 11, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Go from underneath the header tube with an open end wrench on the socket.
Mar 11, 2012 | 02:15 PM
Melting Slicks
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If you are lazy like me, you can just find a short socket like this
on ebay. $13.00 shipped. For a good laugh, check out what SLP wants for thiers....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SLP-Performa..._Tools&vxp=mtr
Mar 11, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Go from underneath the header tube with an open end wrench on the socket.
Mar 11, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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i tried from underneath it was really tight,ill have to make a short socket,that looks to be the ticket.
thanks guys mike
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Mar 11, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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I use an offset box end 5/8 wrench to get to a couple of my plugs. Makes it easy. Anyone carries these.