Changing spark plugs?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Point Pleasant wv
Re: Changing spark plugs? (Old Rotor Head)
not as hard as it seems,the back ones are a little snug but if you use a swivel shocket it helps alot,I also remove the air tube hose off the headers, it makes it easier .there is a how to change the plugs on a tech site just do a search :chevy
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Spring, TX
Re: Changing spark plugs? (denscor)
Go ahead and buy a set of new wires. You will probably break one or more of the stock ones getting them off. I broke two but was changing the wires anyways.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Houston TX
Re: Changing spark plugs? (blackbelt)
#7 will be your most difficult, you need to remove the air pipe (i had tpis headers and it was in the way, and a little bit of tubing, then use a short extension, long extension, deep socket, and ratchet and you should be able to hook onto it. The other side there is one where you need the short extension and a swivel i believe.
hope this helps.
hope this helps.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Chandler AZ
Re: Changing spark plugs? (TGKx)
Changed em and POC (piece of Cake) with the right tools... Swivels brotha!
A 1/2 hr job and #7 is easy if you have a swivel... Or a swivel wratchet (sp) or 2 swivels... No sweat!
A 1/2 hr job and #7 is easy if you have a swivel... Or a swivel wratchet (sp) or 2 swivels... No sweat!
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Westminster Colorado
Re: Changing spark plugs? (StoutMan)
Changed em and POC (piece of Cake) with the right tools... Swivels brotha!
A 1/2 hr job and #7 is easy if you have a swivel... Or a swivel wratchet (sp) or 2 swivels... No sweat!
A 1/2 hr job and #7 is easy if you have a swivel... Or a swivel wratchet (sp) or 2 swivels... No sweat!
I'm a Professional Technician/ Shop owner. It took me ALL of 45 minutes to change plugs the first time.
It's not easy the first time, but you learn the little tricks, and the next time is much smoother! Just give yourself plenty of time, and be patient. :D
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From: herminston oregon
Re: Changing spark plugs? (Tombone)
if you have a lift, you can do the back plugs from the bottom. you don't have to take anyting off. use a two foot long screwdriver to reach up and pry off boots. just start with the hard ones first.......
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Team Owner
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From: Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.... DFW, TX
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Re: Changing spark plugs? (gonbad)
Go ahead and buy a set of new wires. You will probably break one or more of the stock ones getting them off. I broke two but was changing the wires anyways.
My wires were shot after 50k miles.
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Worth Texas
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Re: Changing spark plugs? (Tombone)
I did a write up on the plug intall in the C5 tech tips (under tools menu at the top) section on the forum a few years back.
For wires I use Magnecors now and like them bettter.
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For wires I use Magnecors now and like them bettter.
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