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98tadriver 04-24-2007 07:42 PM

easiest way to change sparkplugs on my LS1?
 
i got 7 changed, the real pain the ass one is the rear pass side. i have headers too, so i dunno if that makes it tougher or not.. how the heck can i get to it and take that sucker out? been workin like 15 mins on that one alone and im running out of patience
all help appreciated~

lastcall190 04-24-2007 07:53 PM

Get under the car, only suggestion I have. I have big hands and I found it damn near impossible to get the plug wire in from the top of the car ( headers with emissions, I'm stupid).

-J

IROCdan330 04-24-2007 07:53 PM

dont know if your engine layout is the same as a gen 1 sbc...but an offset 5/8ths wrench seems to be one of the only ways to get it out on my car...just enough to break it lose then i take it with your hand.

bubba428 04-24-2007 07:55 PM

hmmmmm.....i think i know how...hard to explain tho

WildBillyT 04-24-2007 08:27 PM

Stubby socket, and disconnect the AIR if it's on your headers.

98tadriver 04-24-2007 08:28 PM

i got it, i took a break, so i cooled down a bit. and then i took a 3/4 wrench and used it to turn the spark plug socket and got it! but my car is still running like ***** arg. my large hands are quite dirty now and bleeding yay!

thanks for your input fellas, it is always greatly appreciated!

Bandit 04-24-2007 08:50 PM

pay someone..lol

ins0mnia24 04-24-2007 08:51 PM

3/4 racheting wrench on a spark plug socket works great for that plug

Savage_Messiah 04-25-2007 12:21 AM

easiest way? pull the engine... lol

JL8Jeff 04-25-2007 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah (Post 337591)
easiest way? pull the engine... lol

or drop a fidget in your engine compartment and let him do it! :rofl:

alamantia 04-26-2007 02:57 PM

http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=30102

or just grind down a cheap autozone socket

su_maverick 04-27-2007 11:36 PM

remove engine, place in 2nd or 3rd gen rx7

foff667 04-28-2007 11:30 PM

from underneath is the easiest way with headers...there is no easy way on 98's with stock manifolds because the pass. cat gets in the way from the bottom.

bubba428 04-30-2007 12:35 PM

...stop fouling them.....


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