wogert

I've read through several threads regarding LT1 spark plugs.
Several of you mention reducing the plug change as low as 1 to 4 hours.

How in the heck do you GET to the passenger side plugs? especially that quickly? LOL

I changed plugs and wires on the driver side, from underneath. But, it looks nearly impossible to get to the other 4 plugs without stripping off half the engine!

Any tips would be appreciated greatly!

wogert
1996 Camaro LT1

americanmusscle

I did it in about 4 hours. It's basiclly the way you position yourself on the approch. Its hard but do'able. When I did it I had acually broke one of the plugs off and couldnt get it out but a little crecent wrench got it out. Just take your time and youll be fine. Its hard cause of the space you work with but you can do it if you just try.

Fuels94TA

Remove the AC and you can do them like me in 20 min.

Vinny

gamecockfan04

I just did mine again on Saturday and it took me about 1hr 45min and thats because it took me 30min on #2(couldnt get the plug to screw in). I get all 4 pass. side plugs from the top by using a spark plug socket and a 1/4 inch wrench. I get #8 by climbin up on the engine bay (knees on the radiator) and reach down by the oil dipstick, #4 and #6 are easy to do the same way. But #2 is the hardest one to do, but when using the small 1/4" wrench you can get it. Some people suggest removing the altenator to get #2. Good luck.

1msfyter

Ive done it about 6 times...my 2 cars and friends. Remove the alternator and lie on top of car for good ol' number 8 plug. Im down to about an hour and a half.

indieaz

am about to undertake this task on my trans am as well, and have wondered the same thing. My camaro took me a few hours with headers...i'm not sure how i'm goign to get them out fromt he passenger side with stock manifolds without removing them...something i'm scared to do as i'm sure one of the rotted out bolts are goign to break...

gamecockfan04

Ive never tried this, but it may be easy to get some of them from underneath the passenger side by removing the Y pipe.

indieaz

Wasn't helpful for me, i had my y-pipe disconnected on my camaro when i was doing them and still couldn't reach anything from underneath.

Kris93/95Z28

Get headers

I can change all 8 plugs in about 25 -35 minutes

lastze4me

Get that cut - down spark plug socket from SLP, cost $18.00 but it's well worth it. With that and 1 5/8 shortys, it was a snap. If I could do it, anyone can

pappasmerf18

do passenger side first then do drivers side take of the alternator and u can get all of them i did them on my car and it took about 3 1/2 hours but it was my first time and i am scard i might have to change them agion bc its not running right with the ngks i put in

Vader

I have deleted the air system. I pull the y-pipe, about ten minutes, and then do all but number 2 from below. About 45 minutes working carefully. Install y-pipe. Number 2 I can get from above without removing the alternator as the air injection pipes are gone. Five minutes for that one.
Less than 1.5 hours.

85TransAm406

I do my NGK TR55s in about an hour with stock manifolds and emissions. My only real "trick" is i get to #8 from the bottom by unbolting the starter and pushing it towards the front of the car, their is all kinds of room to get to the #8 plug then, and a good angle on the #6. all others from the top.

96birdlt1

The first time I did mine I broke the #2 plug off bu using the elbow spark plug socket. It took me forever to get done.

The second time, however, I bought a 3 inch socket wrench and had enough room to move around. On the #2 plug, I removed the altenator and put a short socket on the outside of the spark plug socket. That gave me enough room to use a bigger wrench and enough room to move it. The second time, maybe two hours max, all 8 plugs.

Hope this helps any.

Joe

CamaroBoy96Z28

I'm sure it would take no more than 30 min to do all my plugs. I have no A/C anymore either. It's really easy to get to the plugs with !A/C and LT's.