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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: FirstBird on April 15, 2012, 08:46:56 PM

Title: Getting to the pas side spark plugs.
Post by: FirstBird on April 15, 2012, 08:46:56 PM
Anyone have any tips to get to them on a 87 3.8?  I can get the front plug but can't reach the 2 last ones at all :flame:. Also while I'm in there is there anything I can throw out the window? Other than smog stuff.
Thank You
Title: Getting to the pas side spark plugs.
Post by: Beau on April 15, 2012, 08:59:32 PM
some good swivel or wobble sockets might help....they're just a PITA, nothing will make it any easier to replace them, short of pulling the engine..lol
Title: Getting to the pas side spark plugs.
Post by: 88turbo on April 15, 2012, 09:42:47 PM
you cant throw out the smog stuff....  you live in California..... Remember???
Title: Getting to the pas side spark plugs.
Post by: daminc on April 15, 2012, 09:49:59 PM
swivel and a couple extensions. My hands are huge, and I never had a problem in 22 years
Title: Getting to the pas side spark plugs.
Post by: daminc on April 15, 2012, 09:50:53 PM
Quote from: 88turbo;386911
you cant throw out the smog stuff....  you live in California..... Remember???

I think he forgot...
Title: Getting to the pas side spark plugs.
Post by: FirstBird on April 15, 2012, 11:19:22 PM
Guess I phrased it weird, I mean that I know I can't throw out the smog stuff Damm Hippies lol.
Title: Getting to the pas side spark plugs.
Post by: sarjxxx on April 16, 2012, 12:10:16 AM
Well I pulled out the entire AC system so I can do spark plugs in about 5 minutes :p Hell I have literally changed a pair of exhaust manifolds in 15 minutes on my engine. But you'll probably want to keep your AC. Because, as previously stated, you live in CA :giggle:
Title: Getting to the pas side spark plugs.
Post by: FirstBird on April 16, 2012, 12:25:30 AM
I'm not even sure my a/c works... been cold here for some time. I think i tried it a few days ago and it blew hot engine heat in my face.