Need Spark Plug tool
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Drifting
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From: Myakka City Fl
Need Spark Plug tool
Time to replace the plugs again. Last time was a hassle even with my pretty good set of swivel tools. I recall seeing a special double swivel Spark plug socket tool somewhere.
Where can I get it?
OGC5
Where can I get it?
OGC5
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
I'll assume you're talking about the #7 plug. It's the only one that really requires a swivel.
A double swivel will create even more of a problem because of clearence. My swivel extension is about 2-2.5" If i try to even fit the 3" extension, I end up hitting what appears to be a coolant line.
Here's an easy way to tackle it. First unclamp and move the master cylinder vaccum line out of the way. Wrap your swivel in a single layer of electrical tape and attach it to the socket (but not the wrench) Remove the spark plug wire from the plug and wiggle the socket onto the plug. THEN attach your socket wrench. Once you get the plug loosened, remove the wrench and use your fingers to remove the plug out.
Good luck.
A double swivel will create even more of a problem because of clearence. My swivel extension is about 2-2.5" If i try to even fit the 3" extension, I end up hitting what appears to be a coolant line.
Here's an easy way to tackle it. First unclamp and move the master cylinder vaccum line out of the way. Wrap your swivel in a single layer of electrical tape and attach it to the socket (but not the wrench) Remove the spark plug wire from the plug and wiggle the socket onto the plug. THEN attach your socket wrench. Once you get the plug loosened, remove the wrench and use your fingers to remove the plug out.
Good luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: Iowa
sounds more and more like plugs are not going the be a fun job! I've got 76k on my C5 now and I have no idea if the previous owner changed the plugs, or if so when. I'm starting to wonder if I should take on this project sooner rather than later just in case. the car is runner perfectly, but could be loosing power or economy due to old plugs.
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St. Jude Donor '08
It could be worse:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1841500
Note the advice from "Corvette00car" about removing the #7 ignition coil prior to fiddling with the plug. It should make it much easier especially if you have big hands.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1841500
Note the advice from "Corvette00car" about removing the #7 ignition coil prior to fiddling with the plug. It should make it much easier especially if you have big hands.
Melting Slicks
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From: DFW Texas
This really isn't that difficult, that is unless your hands are like bear paws.
Seems everyone wants to make it more difficult than it really is. I've been quite successful with just a plug socket, one swivel, and one extension to a 3/8 drive wrench.
I do agree that removing the brake booster line does make life much easier in the process. Just time and patience is all that is required.
Don't forget to use anti-seize on the new plugs going back in.
Seems everyone wants to make it more difficult than it really is. I've been quite successful with just a plug socket, one swivel, and one extension to a 3/8 drive wrench.
I do agree that removing the brake booster line does make life much easier in the process. Just time and patience is all that is required.
Don't forget to use anti-seize on the new plugs going back in.
