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#2
09-22-2005, 11:28 AM
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Re: spark plugs
Go grab a Haynes manual pal, they're $20 at your local parts store. If you can't find the plugs without one though I don't know how much backyard maintenance I'd be doing.
Try following the spark plug wires. And using the search feature. Because changing plug 3 is crappy. 
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#3
09-22-2005, 01:22 PM
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Re: spark plugs
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#4
09-22-2005, 02:09 PM
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Re: spark plugs
I'd stay away from the mechanical areas and take it to a mechanic.
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#5
09-22-2005, 06:39 PM
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when i bought my truck someone had cut a section out of both inner fender liners to make the plugs easier to get to. i still agree that their a major pain in the ass to change.
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#6
09-22-2005, 06:59 PM
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If you go ahead and try to change them, be sure to get some anti seize compound and some silicone for the wires. if you are not sure, ask a parts person about these. Put a light coating on plug threads. The exhaust headers tend to rust quite a bit and you may have loose rusty metal sitting near the plug areas. Would advise you to feel around the plugs and feel for any bits of rusty metal. I found 3-4 of mine had loose crap like this and it should be cleaned before you remove the plugs. Nothing fancy, just feel for any loose junk and wipe it away with your hand. The plugs on the drivers side can be reached under the fender on my 93, in fact it is the ONLY way on one of them. They are a pain as you have a hard time seeing them, and you will have to feel your way around a bit on some plugs. be patient and do not force them in any way. If you have doubts take it to get done for now but get a manual anyway for next time. Suggest you get a good name brand plug, either AC Delco or Auto lite platinums. If you are not sure about the age of your wires, do yourself a favor anf replace them as well, do not skimp on costs on these(you may rip a few taking them off anyway). AC Delco best although I have done OK with more expensive Autolites on mine. Do not get the no name crap wires. Get a new distributor cap, rotor button, and air filter, as well as a fuel filter if you have never changed it, or are unsure how old it is.
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#7
09-23-2005, 09:41 AM
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Re: spark plugs
Not that there aren't many many other threads on it, but I heard that the autolite plats in particular are not good plugs.
I'm going to have to post pics of the bosch 4 prong plats that were in my Blazer when I bought it. You guys won't believe your eyes... worst I've ever seen a set of plugs.
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