changing plugs ???s
#17
Re: changing plugs ???s
well i tried again today to get the number 8 and 6 in, still couldnt do it, so tomorrow im gonna undo the y pipe and starter, then if i can get it in the morining im gonna have to take the headers off to just to change plugs, i swear sometimes i hate these f%ing cars
#18
Re: changing plugs ???s
Originally Posted by mickeyiz28
well i tried again today to get the number 8 and 6 in, still couldnt do it, so tomorrow im gonna undo the y pipe and starter, then if i can get it in the morining im gonna have to take the headers off to just to change plugs, i swear sometimes i hate these f%ing cars
#19
Re: changing plugs ???s
Originally Posted by bow94z
where do ya get the short plug socket from?
Mark the plug socket to the length where it will barely fit a plug inside of it (with it attached to a ratchet), and then cut it off.
#20
Re: changing plugs ???s
I've got mac mid-length and they are a breeze,half hour tops for all of them. Are you using the type of socket the has a place for a 3/4 wrench to fit?? I use the wrench to get to most of mine, hardly have to use a ratchet.
#21
Re: changing plugs ???s
Originally Posted by mickeyiz28
i feel sorry for u already kingman, i tried it again today and managed to get the #8 off, but now i cant get the #7 or #8 back in, i dred getting the other 2 out, but it is definately pure hell trying to change plugs with slps
You can read about my plug exploits from 3 years ago here, some of what I did might help you with your plug swap.
I would be kinda worried about when you say you got #8 or whatever cyl. plug out and now you can't get the new one in, have these plugs ever been removed from the heads before? If they've never came out there's a chance you might strip the threads in the head. If that's not the case make sure you put a dab of anti-seize on the threads of the new plugs before screwing them into the heads. Good luck.
Tony
#22
Plug shouldn't get tighter again as you turn after the initial break loose point should it? (rhetorical question) Methinks I've got a serious problem, doesn't look like these have ever been removed (103k miles eep!) REALLY pullin trying to get it loose and its just not coming. This is plug #1!
Seriously (Im not a puss) I've got the wrench on the end of the socket (I think the socket's stuck) and Im pulling on this thing as hard as I can and its movin millimeters, am i fooked or what?
Seriously (Im not a puss) I've got the wrench on the end of the socket (I think the socket's stuck) and Im pulling on this thing as hard as I can and its movin millimeters, am i fooked or what?
Last edited by yell-01vette; 10-02-2007 at 04:33 PM. Reason: more
#23
that's why a little anti-seize is nice, and not over torque
i had to pound on the wrench a little with a small rubber mallet to break em loose after 3 or 4 years and no anti-seize. i got the short socket and goodwrench ratcheting combo wrench. i also drew a couple lines with the copper anti-seize stick on the new plugs before snuggin up.
i had to pound on the wrench a little with a small rubber mallet to break em loose after 3 or 4 years and no anti-seize. i got the short socket and goodwrench ratcheting combo wrench. i also drew a couple lines with the copper anti-seize stick on the new plugs before snuggin up.
Last edited by stopthatman; 10-03-2007 at 03:28 PM.
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