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Changing spark plugs.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 18,308
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From: Marlton. Increasing performance one speeding ticket at a time! NJ
No real special tools. Just a ratchet, 5/8 spark plug socket and a stubby extention and universal joint can come in handy for #7 & 8.
Just be careful pulling off the boots, they can be a PITA to get off. I broke one when removing, so I just bought new wires. Twist them before pulling, it brakes them free a little bit. I bought MSD 8.5 wires from the parts for sale section, but probably would have just got the GMPP red wires. Before installing the wires again, put a dab of dielectric compond on the plug.
Just be careful pulling off the boots, they can be a PITA to get off. I broke one when removing, so I just bought new wires. Twist them before pulling, it brakes them free a little bit. I bought MSD 8.5 wires from the parts for sale section, but probably would have just got the GMPP red wires. Before installing the wires again, put a dab of dielectric compond on the plug.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 7,604
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From: Belleville Il
One BIG factor,do it on a COLD motor,,plugs an car at room temp.Some one posted he liked to have the motor slightly warmed up.That would have the aluminum expanded and would be like a press fit when it cooled down. A safe way is to install all finger tight,wait a few, then go back and tighten. My 2 cents worth. 
Could save future stripped threads.
Could save future stripped threads.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 30,045
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From: Danville Virginia
No real special tools. Just a ratchet, 5/8 spark plug socket and a stubby extention and universal joint can come in handy for #7 & 8.
Just be careful pulling off the boots, they can be a PITA to get off. I broke one when removing, so I just bought new wires. Twist them before pulling, it brakes them free a little bit. I bought MSD 8.5 wires from the parts for sale section, but probably would have just got the GMPP red wires. Before installing the wires again, put a dab of dielectric compond on the plug.
Just be careful pulling off the boots, they can be a PITA to get off. I broke one when removing, so I just bought new wires. Twist them before pulling, it brakes them free a little bit. I bought MSD 8.5 wires from the parts for sale section, but probably would have just got the GMPP red wires. Before installing the wires again, put a dab of dielectric compond on the plug.
and add a little anti-seize to the plug threads for easy removal next time 
Chuck
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