Spark plug change?
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From: Lusby MD
Spark plug change?
I would like to change spark plugs on my 99 myself, but I here you guys go on about how difficult it is and I’m wondering if there is any “best way to do it” advice out there?
I don’t even know how to get to them.
All plugged up.
:sad:
I don’t even know how to get to them.
All plugged up.
:sad:
Racer
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From: Niceville FL
Re: Spark plug change? (wtlytng)
I would like to change spark plugs on my 99 myself, but I here you guys go on about how difficult it is and I’m wondering if there is any “best way to do it” advice out there?
I don’t even know how to get to them.
All plugged up.
:sad:
I don’t even know how to get to them.
All plugged up.
:sad:
On the otherhand I love the text in you SIG :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:
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From: Lusby MD
Re: Spark plug change? (speedyc5)
Thanks, I knew I would get that reaction from someone. No offense meant, none taken.
I really would like to do this job myself though, I have all the tools and know how to use them I just never bothered to look for the plugs yet as I have only had this car a few months and haven't looked at the engine much.
Non plugged.
:sad:
I really would like to do this job myself though, I have all the tools and know how to use them I just never bothered to look for the plugs yet as I have only had this car a few months and haven't looked at the engine much.
Non plugged.
:sad:
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From: Riverside CA
Re: Spark plug change? (speedyc5)
It's really a pretty self-explanatory job. You take off the fuel rail covers and the spark plug wires, find the appropriate socket and drive and take out the plugs. It is really not a difficult job at all.
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From: Lusby MD
Re: Spark plug change? (MyFirst)
I was wondering what those fuel rail covers covered.
If that’s all there is to it then it should be no problem for me to change them.
Thanks. :)
Unplugged. :seeya
If that’s all there is to it then it should be no problem for me to change them.
Thanks. :)
Unplugged. :seeya
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From: Riverside CA
Re: Spark plug change? (wtlytng)
The fuel rail covers are really just a cosmetic thing since there are a number of wires under them and the oem valve covers are not to exciting to look at (just look at any LS1 Trans Am or Z28/SS). I was a little hesitant about doing it myself, but once I took the fuel rail covers off (no special tools required, just gently pull them off) I saw how easy it really was. You may need an extension for the drivers side rear plug. Don't forget to use a little never seeze to ensure that they'll come back out and don't overtork them. Good-Luck.
Racer
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From: CA
Re: Spark plug change? (wtlytng)
Here's a DIY from the Tech tips section...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...ID=7&TopicID=1
The number 7 plug is PITA... but it just take patience... Investing into a snap-on swivel sparkplug socket worked for me...
:cheers:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...ID=7&TopicID=1
The number 7 plug is PITA... but it just take patience... Investing into a snap-on swivel sparkplug socket worked for me...
:cheers:
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Re: Spark plug change? (wtlytng)
I just undertook this job with the help of my friend Bill (Bowryboy) this weekend.
It was tough (I had to use my daughter (smaller) to help a couple time) but overall very gratifying to start that car up and he it run again without any audible problems.
It took me 1 hour 45 minutes but next time will be less. He does it in half hour now.
Once you figure where to place every thing you are golden.:) :yesnod:
Link here for my post http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=525303
[Modified by REDGAR, 1:22 PM 3/31/2003]
It was tough (I had to use my daughter (smaller) to help a couple time) but overall very gratifying to start that car up and he it run again without any audible problems.
It took me 1 hour 45 minutes but next time will be less. He does it in half hour now.
Once you figure where to place every thing you are golden.:) :yesnod:
Link here for my post http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=525303
[Modified by REDGAR, 1:22 PM 3/31/2003]
Racer
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From: CA
Re: Spark plug change? (JNS)
I switched over to the NGK TR55 coppers and used the default gap the NGK's came with... I think they're 0.57 or 0.55.... can't remember. Anyway, I definately noticed an improvement... The better combustion made it drive like wild banshee under the hood.
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