Spark Plug Gap!

[chcknugget]

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?

[BlazerLT]

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.

[chcknugget]

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?

[BlazerLT]

What year is yours?

[chcknugget]

a 96

[BlazerLT]

Hmmm......

You might want to but what is more important is the cap and rotor.

[chcknugget]

where would you buy those? Ebay? It seems like you've already done the replacement.

[BlazerLT]

The cap and rotor I would buy at the local parts store.

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by BlazerLT

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.

[BlazerLT]

Yea, they are never good.

Also, make sure your MAF sensor wires are clean.

[movin2stereo]

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?

[BlazerLT]

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.

[Fireplug]

I would NOT use brake cleaner USE carb cleaner that o2 save. I dont think brake cleaner is 02 save

[BlazerLT]

I am saying with the MAF sensor removed. Not installed on the engine.

[atomicpulse]

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