The V power ones?
Spark Plug Removal.....HELP!!!
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Le Mans Master
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Never seen any stuff like that work that way. Very cool.
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Le Mans Master
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O.K. I finally got off the driver's side plugs off
It wasn't as pain saking as I thought it would be though.
What are you guys setting the gap at??? The NGK's are preset at .55 but the spark plugs I took at were almost at .70
It wasn't as pain saking as I thought it would be though.What are you guys setting the gap at??? The NGK's are preset at .55 but the spark plugs I took at were almost at .70
Melting Slicks
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don't change them
I am almost positive you have to leave the NGKs where they are... I dont think you can change them without damaging...not sure just something I think i remember when I installed mine.... just wait before doing anything until someone else chimes in ...ok?
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Drifting
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Ok, I found this thread that will help u figure out your gap. Looks like .050 for u if you are not supercharged/turbo. Read this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1588259
I use NGK TR55 Vpower and I definitely had to gap mine as I have a Procharger. It's the Iridium's that you are not suppose to gap due to their fragile tips.
Have fun and don't forget the antiseize goo on the threads (light coating and don't touch the tips w/ this stuff).
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1588259
I use NGK TR55 Vpower and I definitely had to gap mine as I have a Procharger. It's the Iridium's that you are not suppose to gap due to their fragile tips.
Have fun and don't forget the antiseize goo on the threads (light coating and don't touch the tips w/ this stuff).
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Le Mans Master
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Ok, I found this thread that will help u figure out your gap. Looks like .050 for u if you are not supercharged/turbo. Read this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1588259
I use NGK TR55 Vpower and I definitely had to gap mine as I have a Procharger. It's the Iridium's that you are not suppose to gap due to their fragile tips.
Have fun and don't forget the antiseize goo on the threads (light coating and don't touch the tips w/ this stuff).
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1588259
I use NGK TR55 Vpower and I definitely had to gap mine as I have a Procharger. It's the Iridium's that you are not suppose to gap due to their fragile tips.
Have fun and don't forget the antiseize goo on the threads (light coating and don't touch the tips w/ this stuff).
I'll use all this info and see how it goes.
Melting Slicks
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I changed mine last year and it went pretty smooth except for one of them. It took about an hour of work to get it off. I would try the WD-40 and use the anti-seize on them before installing the new ones. I have read that you should do this on all aluminum blocks. I have a good book that addresses things like spark plug changes, oil changes, trans. oil and filter changes, etc. The author also recommends a small amount of dielectric grease on the end of the spark plug an inside of the boot. I did this also when I changed mine.
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Le Mans Master
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All is good
I want to thank all you guys who contributed to this thread. I finally got her all back together with new NGK TR55's and new spark plug wires and she started right up without any hickups.
For all those who are tackling changing your spark plugs for the first time, it is an easy process as long as you have all the right tools listed in this thread. PB Blaster, long handled ratchet(or with an extension for leverage), and a 3" long vacuum hose to slip over the spark plug when installing them was absolutely critical in making this 10 times easier. I did not need to remove the alternator as one listed but that definitely would of made it a lot easier.
For all those who are tackling changing your spark plugs for the first time, it is an easy process as long as you have all the right tools listed in this thread. PB Blaster, long handled ratchet(or with an extension for leverage), and a 3" long vacuum hose to slip over the spark plug when installing them was absolutely critical in making this 10 times easier. I did not need to remove the alternator as one listed but that definitely would of made it a lot easier.
Racer
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I think you mean to say "anti-seize". You can get it at the autoparts store where you bought the plugs. You should apply that to the threads of the new plugs, before you install them. You only need a very small dab on the threads - keep it off the electrode.
As for getting the old ones out, try some penetrating oil as the others have recommended. WD40 is not the best choice, but PB Blaster or something similar would be fine.
As for getting the old ones out, try some penetrating oil as the others have recommended. WD40 is not the best choice, but PB Blaster or something similar would be fine.
PB Blaster is a miracle in a can.
Melting Slicks
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From: clackamas oregon
how many of your knuckles have skin left on them?????? i did my plugs last yr at the same time as i did the headers..my plug gaps on the ones i pulled where pretty huge also. i didnt have too much skin left on mine afterwards. pandaids kept all my blood from leaking out through my hands for a few days afterwards. i see you are off and running now though. the plug wires are fun too huh?? did you replace those also?? the newer oem wires are pretty darn good and not priced too much. i went with the msd red ones without even checking the oem ones for the color. and wouldnt ya know.... the newer oem are freakin red also. and the msd aftermarket ones say delco on the boot!!!! @$#%ed myself again!!
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Le Mans Master
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how many of your knuckles have skin left on them?????? i did my plugs last yr at the same time as i did the headers..my plug gaps on the ones i pulled where pretty huge also. i didnt have too much skin left on mine afterwards. pandaids kept all my blood from leaking out through my hands for a few days afterwards. i see you are off and running now though. the plug wires are fun too huh?? did you replace those also?? the newer oem wires are pretty darn good and not priced too much. i went with the msd red ones without even checking the oem ones for the color. and wouldnt ya know.... the newer oem are freakin red also. and the msd aftermarket ones say delco on the boot!!!! @$#%ed myself again!!
The whole time I was asking myself (while 
a storm) "How do guys with big hands do this?"
My hands have many scratches and cuts but makes me feel manly
As for the plug wires I did replace them and planned to before I started and have no idea how anyone could reuse them. By the time I got them off, most of them were thrashed from having to practically rip them off to remove them
but I could see this being much simpler to remove next time around after using anti-seize and di-electric grease.I did go with the new OEM red wires. Got them for $50 from Gene Culley
Le Mans Master
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I've found that this thing saves a great deal of aggravation on many vehicles for spark-plug removal...
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....e=snapon-store
Less than $50 and you will use it more than you think... and it will last a lifetime!
It's also available in 13/16" for the classics...
Good luck... GUSTO
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....e=snapon-store
Less than $50 and you will use it more than you think... and it will last a lifetime!
It's also available in 13/16" for the classics...
Good luck... GUSTO
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Le Mans Master
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I've found that this thing saves a great deal of aggravation on many vehicles for spark-plug removal...
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....e=snapon-store
Less than $50 and you will use it more than you think... and it will last a lifetime!
It's also available in 13/16" for the classics...
Good luck... GUSTO
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....e=snapon-store
Less than $50 and you will use it more than you think... and it will last a lifetime!
It's also available in 13/16" for the classics...
Good luck... GUSTO
That would of been nice to of had during the removal and installing of the spark plugs. I'm ordering one right now
