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Jul 18, 2008 | 10:56 PM

AJ Powers

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*&%$@ #7 is done

Got done puting #7 in about 9:45 tonight. What a colossal *&%$#@ PITA! Engineers should have to perform routine MX on stuff they design.

I started with # 7, so hopefully it will all be downhill tomorrow.

Jul 18, 2008 | 11:12 PM

bigbadbevo

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I remember that... it's a PITA for sure but manageable w/ the right tools. I shelled out for the SnapOn double swivel

. Aside from the price of it, I would highly recommend it.

Jul 18, 2008 | 11:57 PM

jrose7004

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It's number 7 that keeps me from changing plugs.

Jul 19, 2008 | 01:15 AM

enos44

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From: Walnut Creek, CA California

its not really that bad if you have a swivel socket, extention, and some good boot pullers

Jul 19, 2008 | 01:21 AM

itzza427

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Believe me while #7 isn't a walk in the park,,over the years there have been some that are a LOT worse. The V8 Monza of the &0s come to mind.You had to pull the motor mount bolt and jack the motor up to get some on the drivers side!!

Jul 19, 2008 | 01:43 AM

derty01

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you should see my wife's xterra! One of the plugs is between the firewall and engine at the very rear of the engine and half way down. You can't even access it from the bottom...... I had to crawl onto the engine and basically rip my forearm apart. CRAZY! But yes I hated #7 also seemed really retarded the way it was designed but o-well I seen worse on jets in the air force.

Jul 19, 2008 | 01:48 AM

MattZ28

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That's why I wait until I have headers before I go changing plugs

Jul 19, 2008 | 04:20 AM

thetaxman

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From: Official Dirty Dozen Member

if you are having a hard time changing #7 then either you need the correct tools or lack the skills needed to service your car

it's a 60 second swap

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Jul 19, 2008 | 05:02 AM

Corvette Don

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I agree, with a swivel its cake

Jul 19, 2008 | 11:25 AM

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Patches

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I usually pull the coil pack and AIR hoses on that side and use the Snap-on swivel socket - makes it pretty easy.

Jul 19, 2008 | 11:34 AM

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nj02vette

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From: Marlton. Increasing performance one speeding ticket at a time! NJ

Try it on an F-body......then see if you ever complain about plugs again.

With the right tools, everything can be made easy.

Jul 19, 2008 | 12:09 PM

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Billdog350

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From: East Hampton CT

Quote:

Originally Posted by nj02vette

Try it on an F-body......then see if you ever complain about plugs again.

With the right tools, everything can be made easy.

My 1994 LT1 Camaro Z28 was MUCH worse than my 97 C5 LS1. The firewall hangs way over the top of the motor on the Camaro and made any rear of engine access almost impossible. It's all about the right tools and patience. I found a few beers usually increase my patience level enough to get it done

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