Spark Plug Changing Tools Needed
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From: Joliet ILLINOIS
Spark Plug Changing Tools Needed
Just wanted to know what tools were needed to change my spark plugs.......What I mean is what swivels are needed to get old number 7 out.....Could you please post pics.....Thanks
Instructor
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From: Atlanta Georgia
no swivels needed... just a 5/8" deep drive socket(aka spark plug socket) and ratchet. we dont have f bodies, where the back part of the engine is under the cowl. its much easier to change the plugs on these cars. it should only take you about 15-20 minutes to do all 8 plugs. the back ones(#8 and #7) are harder to remove, only because you have to turn the ratchet at such a slow speed. just takes time though. very easy to do.
edit: this is with longtubes...
Last edited by g1k05; Mar 10, 2008 at 10:20 AM.
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From: Edmond Ok
I don't have pics, but I got all my spark plugs out with 5/8 spark plug socket, short extension, and the 3/8 swivel.
My problem was getting the spark plug wires off. I bought a boot plier from Auto Zone that worked on the easy ones. Twist a half turn or so and it comes off. Some did not twist off so easy. I ended up replacing the spark plug wires cause I broke one. Use some high temp grease on the plug boot, it came with my spark plug wires.
Good Luck.
Oh yea, and some good gloves or band - aids.
My problem was getting the spark plug wires off. I bought a boot plier from Auto Zone that worked on the easy ones. Twist a half turn or so and it comes off. Some did not twist off so easy. I ended up replacing the spark plug wires cause I broke one. Use some high temp grease on the plug boot, it came with my spark plug wires.
Good Luck.
Oh yea, and some good gloves or band - aids.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
double swivel spark plugsocket from snap-on and others...
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....&group_ID=1347
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....&group_ID=1347
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From: Norfolk VA
no swivels needed... just a 5/8" deep drive socket(aka spark plug socket) and ratchet. we dont have f bodies, where the back part of the engine is under the cowl. its much easier to change the plugs on these cars. it should only take you about 15-20 minutes to do all 8 plugs. the back ones(#8 and #7) are harder to remove, only because you have to turn the ratchet at such a slow speed. just takes time though. very easy to do.
edit: this is with longtubes...
edit: this is with longtubes...
do you have midget hands or something
No offense if you do, but I had a hell of a time getting back there.
Safety Car
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From: Tavernier Fl
I just did mine and had to use a spark plug socket and a large metric box end wrench to get #7. I didn't have any issues with wires, just only pull on the boot and it's not so bad. Mine had never been done (98' 115K) and were not hard. If i had a swivel socket and short extension it wouldv'e gone alot faster
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