changing plugs
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From: athens al
changing plugs
is there anything special i have to do in removing the spark plug wire from the plug? there is some type of round metal shield around the plug that is lose but when i pull on the wire it seems very tight. i don't want to pull on something that has a release of some kind that i don't know about.
i've got my eight plugs and am ready to replace. if all i need to do is pull the wire harder, please let me know - i just don't want to break something i shouldn't.
i've got my eight plugs and am ready to replace. if all i need to do is pull the wire harder, please let me know - i just don't want to break something i shouldn't.
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From: salem OR
Originally Posted by pieplow
is there anything special i have to do in removing the spark plug wire from the plug? there is some type of round metal shield around the plug that is lose but when i pull on the wire it seems very tight. i don't want to pull on something that has a release of some kind that i don't know about.
i've got my eight plugs and am ready to replace. if all i need to do is pull the wire harder, please let me know - i just don't want to break something i shouldn't.
i've got my eight plugs and am ready to replace. if all i need to do is pull the wire harder, please let me know - i just don't want to break something i shouldn't.
Reuse the heat sheilds. Coat the inside of the plugwire boot with die electric grease.
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Also, you are going to need an extension and a 90 degree "knuckle" get get the ones on the back driver's side. Save yourself 1/2 hour fighting with the plugs and go to sears and pick one up. IMHO
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From: Spring Tx
I removed and replaced mine with nothing more than a socket, extension, standard swivel and a spark plug wire removal tool and a flat blade screw driver to remove some of the clamps,hoses etc that make #7 so difficult.Took less than 2 hours working at a very leisurely pace.
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From: Picton Ontario
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Here's the tech tip link.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...ID=7&TopicID=1
One thing there is some discussion about is how to treat the threads on the new plugs. Some use a small amount of anti-seize but GM recommends only a drop of motor oil. You choose.
I did mine last winter and it was easy, but I have small hands.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...ID=7&TopicID=1
One thing there is some discussion about is how to treat the threads on the new plugs. Some use a small amount of anti-seize but GM recommends only a drop of motor oil. You choose.
I did mine last winter and it was easy, but I have small hands.
