spark plug
buckeye_no12
05-12-2006, 07:26 PM
I was changing my spark plugs earlier and I knoticed that there was one that i couldnt get to...the stearing bar is in the way...how can i get this plug out??its on the left side of the engine and i believe its the middle one...PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
MT-2500
05-12-2006, 07:44 PM
I was changing my spark plugs earlier and I knoticed that there was one that i couldnt get to...the stearing bar is in the way...how can i get this plug out??its on the left side of the engine and i believe its the middle one...PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
No problem no sweat. After you cahange a few hundred you can do it blindfolded.:grinyes: :lol:
Welcome to your first post on AF.
But on your first time changing them it is not that hard.
Might try a little searching on plug replacement.
Most of them you can get to from the fender wells with the tires off.
It is Almost or a straight on shot threw the fender well.
But on that one you are asking about get a good spark plug socket that has a end on it that you can put a boxed end wrench on.
Slip the socket on the plug and use a box end wrench on end of plug socket to get it lose and tighten it.
Then use fingers or a vacume hose on the plug tip to get the rest of the way out or to start it back in.
For starting plugs and screwing them part way in a vacume hose on the end of spark plug always works good.
Just take your time and be sure to use ac-delco spark plugs.
Good luck
MT
No problem no sweat. After you cahange a few hundred you can do it blindfolded.:grinyes: :lol:
Welcome to your first post on AF.
But on your first time changing them it is not that hard.
Might try a little searching on plug replacement.
Most of them you can get to from the fender wells with the tires off.
It is Almost or a straight on shot threw the fender well.
But on that one you are asking about get a good spark plug socket that has a end on it that you can put a boxed end wrench on.
Slip the socket on the plug and use a box end wrench on end of plug socket to get it lose and tighten it.
Then use fingers or a vacume hose on the plug tip to get the rest of the way out or to start it back in.
For starting plugs and screwing them part way in a vacume hose on the end of spark plug always works good.
Just take your time and be sure to use ac-delco spark plugs.
Good luck
MT
MT-2500
05-12-2006, 10:49 PM
ok this is a stupid question..i know i placed this post but how do i place a post....i cant remember how i posted this one...sorry im new to this stuff...thanks for anyones help...
To start a new post go to the forum you want to post in and then look for the new thread button upper left corner.
To answer back to a running post There is a reply to thread upper left or right in lower right of the post you want to answer to there is a reply with quote or reply button.
Or scroll to bottom of page for a for a quick reply box.
Hit the button and type your reply in box and at the bottom hit post reply.
And after you post back there is also a edit button at bottom if you want to edit it.
Just a little practice and you will get the hang it.
Good luck
MT
To start a new post go to the forum you want to post in and then look for the new thread button upper left corner.
To answer back to a running post There is a reply to thread upper left or right in lower right of the post you want to answer to there is a reply with quote or reply button.
Or scroll to bottom of page for a for a quick reply box.
Hit the button and type your reply in box and at the bottom hit post reply.
And after you post back there is also a edit button at bottom if you want to edit it.
Just a little practice and you will get the hang it.
Good luck
MT
Markgc
05-13-2006, 07:31 AM
I used a long sixpoint 1/2 inch drive socket and a 10 inch extension bar. On the ones that I couldn't get a straight shot at through the wheel arch I used the same sixpoint socket directly on my 1/2 inch drive ratchet from above in the engine bay.
Putting them back, I used some anti seize on the threads and stuffed some paper towel in the end the sixpoint socket to ge the correct amount of plug thread protrusion. I always start the threads by hand to avoid damage and cross threading.
As MT says, practice makes perfect.
Mark
Putting them back, I used some anti seize on the threads and stuffed some paper towel in the end the sixpoint socket to ge the correct amount of plug thread protrusion. I always start the threads by hand to avoid damage and cross threading.
As MT says, practice makes perfect.
Mark
blazee
05-13-2006, 08:06 AM
There are two "how-to" procedures in the thread at the top of the forum titled "Important: FAQ and How to's Inside! READ ME BEFORE POSTING!!!!!!!! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=461174)"
Why doesn't anybody ever read that? :disappoin
Why doesn't anybody ever read that? :disappoin
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