and I'm not disabled! You're doin good !
Changed plugs in only 4 hrs
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Racer
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Changed plugs in only 4 hrs
and only broke one...... I've been disabled for the last 5 yrs and have learned to do things I used to do, just slower and with more thought. I did have fun though. The point is that a lot of us are beat up but that doesn't mean we have to pay some one to fiddle on our cars for us.
I have learned to set the bar a little lower on my self esteem meter.
I have learned to set the bar a little lower on my self esteem meter.
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I will say that a thick blanket over the fender helps a lot cause I was leaning on it most of the time. I have a very short handled ratchet that worked well in the tight spots. Other than that it as usual, just slower for me.
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Congrats on the install! I love working on my Vette. It's therapy to me. Luckily, it's only been the fun stuff, mods and such thus far with no major repairs. 
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I looked at the title and thought that was a good time too. I haven't done mine yet but looking at the lack of space I can easily see myself dragging the process out at least that long 
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Congrats on getting those plugs done. Nothing wrong with it taking a bit more time to do - whatever it takes to get the job done. The sense of accomplishment is worth it to do things yourself.
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Oh yeah that reminds me. One of the best things I have discovered are those mechanic gloves. You can feel the nuts or parts you can't see and they keep your blood where it belongs, even if it's boiling.
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Good for you!! I have Parkinson's and pride myself with putting on all of my mods. It takes me longer and my wife volunteers to help but I like to know that I can still do the things I like to do. I have a 08 Convertible and just sold my pick-up to my a low mileage 04 convertible. Hang in there, I intend to drive these vettes into the ground!
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Great job! That fighting spirit to persevere is what keeps you going after something ugly happens. I was lucky to inherit it from my mom's side of the family and it's probably the only reason I was able to hang in there after my head injury. It's amazing how life is fine and then in just a couple of seconds it's changed forever.
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Great job! That fighting spirit to persevere is what keeps you going after something ugly happens. I was lucky to inherit it from my mom's side of the family and it's probably the only reason I was able to hang in there after my head injury. It's amazing how life is fine and then in just a couple of seconds it's changed forever.
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You get a new perspective. I remember the first time I went to Cosco in a wheel chair. I was very surprised by all the people that wouldn't get out of my way and some that looked perturbed because I was in their way...... By the grace of God I'm getting around without the chair or even a cane. I'll never look at the wheel chair bound the same way again......life lessons #1432 learned. ..... what's next.
I too got my plugs and wires changed and it only took 17 days, so you did good in 4 hours! I did not do enough research here on the forum and bought the wrong wires. After I ordered the correct OEM red wires from GMPartshouse I did the last five plugs and 8 wires in about two hours.
It may not work for everyone, but to get #7 out I put a swivel socket on the plug, then used one 20" extension, one 6" extension and two 3" extensions for a total of 32" of extension before I could exert enough force with the ratchet to break the plug loose. On #7 and #8 you have to get a little creative and have a lot of patience.
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Actually four hours for plugs and wires if you are taking your time and being careful, and it's your first time for this particular vehicle – really is about normal for most people. Probably took me that long and like others have said, I'm not handicapped.
Congrats, job well done.
Congrats, job well done.