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Old 11-08-2004, 10:16 PM   #31
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

I know, I know... I'm @94k miles right now and I want to replace the factory plugs... What would be the best way to get them out of there? I have an 8" and 10" socket extender with a little universal joint. Can I get the plug out (after removing the front wheel) with these tools? Or is the steering shaft relocation the way to go?
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Old 11-08-2004, 10:21 PM   #32
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

I would get another universal elbow and of course the proper plug socket.

Do one side at a time and shoot right through the wheel well with the tire off and you shouldn't have any problem other than the driver's side middle which is a bitch, but doable.

Also, gap them properly and use antiseize compound on them when you are installing them so they will be easy to come out the next time.
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Old 11-08-2004, 10:38 PM   #33
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

Yeah, I already got the right socket. Would one of those "wobble extensions" work better than the u-joint? I haven't found out the right trick to get my u joint to work smoothly. I also bought a permatix "tune-up" kit with dielectric grease and anti-sieze compound to make things go smoother.

Do you think I should replace the plug wires at the same time as the plugs?
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Old 11-09-2004, 01:11 AM   #34
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

What year is yours?
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Old 11-09-2004, 10:23 AM   #35
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

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Old 11-09-2004, 03:57 PM   #36
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

Hmmm......

You might want to but what is more important is the cap and rotor.
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Old 11-09-2004, 04:09 PM   #37
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

where would you buy those? Ebay? It seems like you've already done the replacement.
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Old 11-09-2004, 04:12 PM   #38
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

The cap and rotor I would buy at the local parts store.
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Old 11-09-2004, 08:40 PM   #39
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Re: Re: Spark Plug Gap!

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All Bosch Plats are junk, don't use them.

The AC Delco plats can be gapped if not properly gapped from the package.
Son of a bitch! That figures,now I am going to have to change them.I have noticed that it hesitates a bit.I didn't think it was the plugs (Bosch platium +4s)though,they are brand new.
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Old 11-09-2004, 08:55 PM   #40
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

Yea, they are never good.

Also, make sure your MAF sensor wires are clean.
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

For the MAF.What do mean buy make sure the wires are clean?Do you mean where it plugs in or the screen lookin mesh?
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Old 11-09-2004, 10:56 PM   #42
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

There should be wires inside protected by the steel mesh and the wires sometimes get gunked up.

This can cause some hesitation.

If there is a lot of black crud on them, spray brake cleaners through the MAF screen to dissolve the deposits on it.
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Old 11-10-2004, 08:18 AM   #43
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

I would NOT use brake cleaner USE carb cleaner that o2 save. I dont think brake cleaner is 02 save
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Old 11-10-2004, 01:20 PM   #44
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

I am saying with the MAF sensor removed. Not installed on the engine.
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Old 11-10-2004, 06:54 PM   #45
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Re: Spark Plug Gap!

can you use throttle body cleaner to clean the wire in the MAF sensor?
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