How hard is it to change plugs and wires
#1
How hard is it to change plugs and wires
Hello I have a 96 LT1 and I would like to know if it is worth $150 to have the plugs and wires replaced that"s the best price I have found for labor. I do not have a lift but I do have a jack and stands but it looks really tight. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks
Last edited by 2tight; 01-15-2007 at 07:01 PM. Reason: wrong listing
#2
You can do them yourself, it is kind of a PITA tho.
I did my plugs in 2 1/2 hrs. You can do the driverside from the bottom, and the passenger side from laying across the motor. The hardest one is the one right below the alternator, just take off the alt. and your good to go
I did my plugs in 2 1/2 hrs. You can do the driverside from the bottom, and the passenger side from laying across the motor. The hardest one is the one right below the alternator, just take off the alt. and your good to go
#3
It is a difficult job and depending on your experience, can take you up to several hours. If you are short on time or don't feel comfortable with the job and have some extra money to spend, then take it to the shop. If you want to learn a few things about your car and save some money, then go for it. There are plenty of old posts that go over the procedure that should help you along. And if you really want to make spark plug and wire changes easier, get a set of long tube headers.
#4
Also, if you have big hands/arms you might want to have them done. I've changed them several times on my 94 and it is the one time I was glad to have been born with "girls" hands. I really don't see how someone with a big set of paws can get into some of those tight spots (#2 & #6 being especially tough).
#6
check the vendors on this site...i think its like TexasSpeed or something sells a set for $390..... im still waiting for a group purchase!!!!!!!!
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#10
pull the motor mount bolt out and raise the motor up 2"
i did all the plugs from the top with minimal problems...
by myself, first time ever doing it, plugs and rerouting wires...4hrs taking my time.
i did all the plugs from the top with minimal problems...
by myself, first time ever doing it, plugs and rerouting wires...4hrs taking my time.
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