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Old 10-12-2003, 02:49 PM
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Is there a trick to changing the #8 and #6 spark plugs i cant get my hand in the #8 plug and I cant find a tool to get inside and take off the #6 plug cause theres no room to move the ratchet. (the plugs i am talking about are two plugs on the passenger side closest to the rad)
Old 10-12-2003, 04:47 PM
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Default Re: changing spark plugs (tonylasser)

Have you tried from underneath?

I know that the last time I changed plugs, I changed a few of them from below; but, I had it up on jack stands with the exhaust pipes (manifolds were on) & starter off, so that might be why it was easier from below.

I know that I changed all of them several years ago from above and I know that I used at least one swivel (maybe two) on a couple of them. I know I had to do a couple of them "by feel" too because there was no way I was going to see them.

Take your time, walk away when you have to, you'll get them :thumbs:
Old 10-12-2003, 05:36 PM
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I took out the 6, 7, and 8 plugs from underneath. Do you have angled heads?
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Warning: Dart Iron Eagle angle plug heads + Hedman headers = removing the headers to replace the spark plugs. :cry I can hardly get the boot over #3 & #5 spark plugs with the headers on!
Well MAYBE you could do the passenger side, but removing the header would probably be faster...
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Default Re: changing spark plugs (vettenoir)

Gotta get under it to pull those.
Old 10-12-2003, 09:36 PM
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Default Re: changing spark plugs (tonylasser)

Did mine in the spring. I got the front two on each side from under the car. It was much easier. You may need to remove some of the heat shielding if you still have it.

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