Spark Plugs
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,315
Likes: 28
From: Wa
Its an easy job,go buy a spark plug boot puller,or if your going to install new wires don't worry about breaking them.The one on the drivers side against the firewall will be your hardest,all the others are easy.
Make sure you use anti seize and dielectric grease when you put the new ones in.
Make sure you use anti seize and dielectric grease when you put the new ones in.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,097
Likes: 191
From: Vienna VA
Generally, it is not too hard. You'll need a universal joint and a few extensions with your ratchet. The plug on the driver's side nearest the firewall is the hardest to get at. The larger your hands the harder it is to reach. Here is a link to a good "how-to" and replacing the plugs. I started with the easiest ones first to perfect the technique.
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/sparkplugs.php
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/sparkplugs.php
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,011
Likes: 0
From: Inland NW
Hi,
My # - 7 is took a little longer to get out then the rest... but none were difficult..as such. Recommend you have a sparkplug socket is of the "universal" type, made it easier to manuver..
Added one 6 inch extension and it's done in a 3 minutes or so...
Hope this helps...
dachevy
My # - 7 is took a little longer to get out then the rest... but none were difficult..as such. Recommend you have a sparkplug socket is of the "universal" type, made it easier to manuver..
Added one 6 inch extension and it's done in a 3 minutes or so...
Hope this helps...
dachevy
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 21,915
Likes: 61
From: Miami Beach FL
Generally, it is not too hard. You'll need a universal joint and a few extensions with your ratchet. The plug on the driver's side nearest the firewall is the hardest to get at. The larger your hands the harder it is to reach. Here is a link to a good "how-to" and replacing the plugs. I started with the easiest ones first to perfect the technique.
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/sparkplugs.php
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/sparkplugs.php
The search feature is our friend.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 7,604
Likes: 8
From: Belleville Il
Check thread--SPARK PLUGS''THE 100,000MILE MYTH!! mggm in post 46 has a good write up with pics. Not that computer savvy or I'd put a link to it,,but it's a current running thread,,lots of comments and some information especially # 46 
Pro
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 722
Likes: 8
From: N.Canton Ohio
I changed my today.
I removed the plastic shield on pass side between battery and engine for better access.
Use a good pair of needle nose plyers to grab the edge of the metal shield on plug wire. Pull and wiggle it and it will pop off the spark plug.
I removed the plastic shield on pass side between battery and engine for better access.
Use a good pair of needle nose plyers to grab the edge of the metal shield on plug wire. Pull and wiggle it and it will pop off the spark plug.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,486
Likes: 94
From: Southgate Michigan
I just did this three days ago and here's a funny thing about it. Every time you accidentally drop a plug while trying to start the threads, (my floor is carpeted), you have to lay down and use something to get the plug out from under. It's so cool to see yourself angry at a little plug.