changing out spark plugs

[Morella]

p.s. - it's probably not a good idea to do computer tech support on the phone while you're changing out that last spark plug.

...or have any sharp objects within your reach. This is why, when I did tune-ups, that one plug behind the evaporator case was usually a different brand than the rest. You just have to find the right combination of extensions (or sometimes none).

[HearseHaunter]

Try it on a '80's model with a 472... lol

[fatboy]

Yeah, I just did the spark plugs for my 80' cadillac superior the other day. I was just barly able to get a rachet and socket in there to get the rear passager side plug.

Fun fun fun.......

[ryan_ricks]

yeah i have small girly hands, too. i tried getting to it from underneath, but the top ended up being easier

[nmacarthur]

I don't know what is up w/ car engineers, but that passenger side rear plug is a bitch. Even w/ my small girly hands, I had a hell of a time with my 80.

[dead ed]

you are right, the passenger side SUCKS , but I noticed it was easier to change that last one next to the firewall from going underneath the car; MUCH BETTER than trying it from the top!!!

I thought about that. But once I lay down on the job, I may not get back up for a while.

[cean]

spark plug change

you are right, the passenger side SUCKS , but I noticed it was easier to change that last one next to the firewall from going underneath the car; MUCH BETTER than trying it from the top!!!

[ryan_ricks]

i wear tight-fitting baseball batting gloves when i work on cars. it gives you a little protection from busted knuckles and burns, but they're not so bulky that they get in the way.

also, my 3/8 universal joint thingy really came in handy.

[dead ed]

You said it brother. I did the plugs in the 90 Eureka and busted a few knuckles on that passenger side. Sharp exhaust manifold covers. Only enough room for a short extension.

[ryan_ricks]

is *NOT* a 30 minute job.

sure, the driver's side ones swapped out pretty easy?

The passenger side? not so much. all that damn emissions crap on there was in the way. ZOMG what a pain. The one closest to the firewall on the passenger side was awful.

but i swapped the plugs and wires and everything seems to be running now.

p.s. - it's probably not a good idea to do computer tech support on the phone while you're changing out that last spark plug.