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Need A Spark Plug Tool Recommendation
Racer
Joined: May 2010
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From: Beckley WV
I followed the instructions from the link below and had no problem. The key was a double swivel socket borrowed from a buddy and as stated above removing a couple of hoses and you got it. Good luck!
http://c5forum.com/diy/sparkplugs.php
http://c5forum.com/diy/sparkplugs.php
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 22,025
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
I bought the double swivel socket from Snap-on and use it for all my cars. I also found it easier to remove the AIR tubing when working on #7 since it comes off so easlily with the finger snap clamps that are used on the rubber hoses.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,816
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From: Plano TX
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,496
Likes: 1
From: LEBANON PA.
Hi There,
If your plug is loose in the socket. You can buy a new one that has good rubber inside to firmly hold the plug. If not use the tooth pick trick. Turn your socket(with the plug inside) so the plug is facing up. Put 4 tooth picks in each opening between plug & socket break off excess flush with the bottom of socket. Turn socket upside down & see if the plug is secure in the socket. Should not fall or move. Use anti seize on the threads.Be neat about it, only on the threads. At #7 remove the AIR line 2 10mm bolts hold it on to the side of the block. Metal gasket so no need to worry about breaking it off. Torque is 89 inch lbs. Swing the air line up & out of the way.Doing this eliminates the need for a $40 double swivel socket.
robsc501
If your plug is loose in the socket. You can buy a new one that has good rubber inside to firmly hold the plug. If not use the tooth pick trick. Turn your socket(with the plug inside) so the plug is facing up. Put 4 tooth picks in each opening between plug & socket break off excess flush with the bottom of socket. Turn socket upside down & see if the plug is secure in the socket. Should not fall or move. Use anti seize on the threads.Be neat about it, only on the threads. At #7 remove the AIR line 2 10mm bolts hold it on to the side of the block. Metal gasket so no need to worry about breaking it off. Torque is 89 inch lbs. Swing the air line up & out of the way.Doing this eliminates the need for a $40 double swivel socket.
robsc501
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 831
Likes: 2
From: Houston Texas
Thank Guys !
I ordered the Snap-On double swivel spark plug socket .
Follow up - seems to be the spark plugs should be tightened "finger tight" as specs in my GM Work Manual call out only 11 foot pounds.
With a socket wrench on it- thats just finger tight( just good and firm) .
I ordered the Snap-On double swivel spark plug socket .
Follow up - seems to be the spark plugs should be tightened "finger tight" as specs in my GM Work Manual call out only 11 foot pounds.
With a socket wrench on it- thats just finger tight( just good and firm) .
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Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,394
Likes: 6
From: Melbourne FL
Thank Guys !
I ordered the Snap-On double swivel spark plug socket .
Follow up - seems to be the spark plugs should be tightened "finger tight" as specs in my GM Work Manual call out only 11 foot pounds.
With a socket wrench on it- thats just finger tight( just good and firm) .
I ordered the Snap-On double swivel spark plug socket .
Follow up - seems to be the spark plugs should be tightened "finger tight" as specs in my GM Work Manual call out only 11 foot pounds.
With a socket wrench on it- thats just finger tight( just good and firm) .
That's correct. 11 ft/lbs is not a lot.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,332
Likes: 31
From: Silver Spring MD
UNORDER IT a $5 Autozone does the job not a $50 dollar part
Thank Guys !
I ordered the Snap-On double swivel spark plug socket .
Follow up - seems to be the spark plugs should be tightened "finger tight" as specs in my GM Work Manual call out only 11 foot pounds.
With a socket wrench on it- thats just finger tight( just good and firm) .
I ordered the Snap-On double swivel spark plug socket .
Follow up - seems to be the spark plugs should be tightened "finger tight" as specs in my GM Work Manual call out only 11 foot pounds.
With a socket wrench on it- thats just finger tight( just good and firm) .
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