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Changing Spark plugs
Posted: January 28th, 2002, 4:13 pm
by jrs1874
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.
Re: Changing Spark plugs
Posted: January 28th, 2002, 5:43 pm
by ProtegeSTS
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.
Re: Changing Spark plugs
Posted: January 28th, 2002, 8:30 pm
by Bri94GS
..and make sure you put the plugs in the same holes you took them out of
Re: Changing Spark plugs
Posted: January 29th, 2002, 10:06 am
by Grim Myth
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
Re: Changing Spark plugs
Posted: January 29th, 2002, 5:18 pm
by jrs1874
Thanks I didn't know about the rubber thing until I went to Autozone. Thanks for the Advice.
Re: Changing Spark plugs
Posted: January 29th, 2002, 10:59 pm
by Mradio
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
Re: Changing Spark plugs
Posted: January 30th, 2002, 4:47 pm
by Ramdao
<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>
Re: Changing Spark plugs
Posted: February 1st, 2002, 12:04 am
by 93mxrgs
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 >??