Changing Spark plugs

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jrs1874
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Changing Spark plugs

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I am trying to change my plugs but after I loosen them I can't get them out because they are so far down in the head is there a special tool that I can use to get them out? Also once I get them out what is the best way to install the new ones so I don't cross thread them.
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Re: Changing Spark plugs

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if youre using a spark plug socket, like youre supposed to, it has a rubber washer in there that will pull the plug out. <P>And just be careful upon putting the new ones in there.
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..and make sure you put the plugs in the same holes you took them out of
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Re: Changing Spark plugs

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You can use a magnet to pull them out. The expandable ones for picking thing up works great. If not try a screw driver the type with changable bits are normally magnetic and may work.<P>Grim
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Re: Changing Spark plugs

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Thanks I didn't know about the rubber thing until I went to Autozone. Thanks for the Advice.
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Re: Changing Spark plugs

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hey man, when u screwing them out, or back in, try to keep extension as straight as possible, so u don't break the spark plug<BR>when i did it for a first time, i broke 3 spark plugs in a row
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Re: Changing Spark plugs

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jrs1874:<BR><STRONG>I am trying to change my plugs but after I loosen them I can't get them out because they are so far down in the head is there a special tool that I can use to get them out? Also once I get them out what is the best way to install the new ones so I don't cross thread them.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><B>easy man! just use a piece of rubber hose (12" long) grab the ceramic side of the plug and pull it</B>
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Re: Changing Spark plugs

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anyone ever had problems with those damn lil rubber boots on your wires coming off at the bottom... if so how;d u get them off >??
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