#2 Plug
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Re: #2 Plug (1990CORVETTE)
Remove the plastic panel on the inner fender well over the right front shock.
That will allow you to get a socket with swivel and extension onto that plug and onto #4. I also remove the two AIR hoses in that area as well as the strut from the top rear A/C compressor bolt to the header bolt.
With those obstructions and the access panel removed the right side plugs aren't too bad to deal with. Although I do use a 5/8" open end wrench to turn the spark plug socket for plugs #6 & #8.
That will allow you to get a socket with swivel and extension onto that plug and onto #4. I also remove the two AIR hoses in that area as well as the strut from the top rear A/C compressor bolt to the header bolt.
With those obstructions and the access panel removed the right side plugs aren't too bad to deal with. Although I do use a 5/8" open end wrench to turn the spark plug socket for plugs #6 & #8.
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From: Indiana
Re: #2 Plug (1990CORVETTE)
It's been a couple of years since I did mine. If memory serves, I put the socket over the plug first. Then I used a long extension and pushed it between the AIR hoses and guided it to the plug socket with my left hand. It was a totally blind operation. Reinstalling the plug was difficult but not impossible.
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Re: #2 Plug (65Z01)
Remove the plastic panel on the inner fender well over the right front shock.
That will allow you to get a socket with swivel and extension onto that plug and onto #4. I also remove the two AIR hoses in that area as well as the strut from the top rear A/C compressor bolt to the header bolt.
With those obstructions and the access panel removed the right side plugs aren't too bad to deal with. Although I do use a 5/8" open end wrench to turn the spark plug socket for plugs #6 & #8.
That will allow you to get a socket with swivel and extension onto that plug and onto #4. I also remove the two AIR hoses in that area as well as the strut from the top rear A/C compressor bolt to the header bolt.
With those obstructions and the access panel removed the right side plugs aren't too bad to deal with. Although I do use a 5/8" open end wrench to turn the spark plug socket for plugs #6 & #8.
Years ago, I learned that spending a little time to make the work path clear saves time in the long run!
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
Re: #2 Plug (jackdaroofer)
quote:
Remove the plastic panel on the inner fender well over the right front shock.
That will allow you to get a socket with swivel and extension onto that plug and onto #4. I also remove the two AIR hoses in that area as well as the strut from the top rear A/C compressor bolt to the header bolt.
With those obstructions and the access panel removed the right side plugs aren't too bad to deal with. Although I do use a 5/8" open end wrench to turn the spark plug socket for plugs #6 & #8.
I also remove the right front wheel. This plus the plastic wheel well removal allows good access to the "booger" #2 plug!
Remove the plastic panel on the inner fender well over the right front shock.
That will allow you to get a socket with swivel and extension onto that plug and onto #4. I also remove the two AIR hoses in that area as well as the strut from the top rear A/C compressor bolt to the header bolt.
With those obstructions and the access panel removed the right side plugs aren't too bad to deal with. Although I do use a 5/8" open end wrench to turn the spark plug socket for plugs #6 & #8.
I also remove the right front wheel. This plus the plastic wheel well removal allows good access to the "booger" #2 plug!
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From: charlotte nc
Re: #2 Plug (65Z01)
On my 86, I use a long extension ~ 12 in. long through the fender well coupled to a universal and a 5/8 spark plug socket. I do'nt remove the plastic panel. To start the plug , I use a piece of tygon tubing large enough to fit snuggly over the spark plug insulator and , again I go through the fender well. Once the plug is started for several turns by hand, I finish tightening with the afore mentioned socket, universal and extension. BTW it seems that 3/8 ratchet size works best; 1/2 is too big. Good luck
