First and last Passenger side plugs HELP!
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First and last Passenger side plugs HELP!
I've done 6 out of 8 plugs, the drivers side is done and the two middle passenger plugs are done. I'm having the hardest time with the frontmost passenger plug and the furthest back passenger side plug.
I just CAN'T get at them! I do have AC so the far plugs a royal pain in the butt.
I can probably get the frontmost one eventually from the top.
But the back one is near impossible, i do have scrawny arms but still cant get to the far one... I've tried from the top and the bottom. I can just barely touch them from the top and bottom but cant get any angle to get the boot off much less a socket on the plug. Can anyone lend some advise? If i didnt have A/C it'd be a snap for the far one... (no !AC is not option
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I just CAN'T get at them! I do have AC so the far plugs a royal pain in the butt.
I can probably get the frontmost one eventually from the top.
But the back one is near impossible, i do have scrawny arms but still cant get to the far one... I've tried from the top and the bottom. I can just barely touch them from the top and bottom but cant get any angle to get the boot off much less a socket on the plug. Can anyone lend some advise? If i didnt have A/C it'd be a snap for the far one... (no !AC is not option
)
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Re: First and last Passenger side plugs HELP!
The far back plug, I usually use the spark plug socket and then get the 3/4" wrench and wrench the socket with plug out from underneath the car. It is a pain, but it can come out. For the front 1, you should be able to get it from the top, just keep at it.
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Re: First and last Passenger side plugs HELP!
Originally Posted by OnefstCamaroZ28
LOL, i got so pissed last time i changed the plugs, i took off the heads and did i that way...lol
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Re: First and last Passenger side plugs HELP!
Install a second elbow between your wrist and your first elbow.
Ok, joke out of the way just keep working at it. It can be done, its just a PITA. If you start geting frustrated take a break and try again.
Ok, joke out of the way just keep working at it. It can be done, its just a PITA. If you start geting frustrated take a break and try again.
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Re: First and last Passenger side plugs HELP!
Well finally got the plugs done! The front one wasn't too bad just took a bit of maneuvering. I didnt have to take the alternator off but it would have probably been a world easier if I did 
. The far back plug i couldnt do since my arms couldnt get a socket around the damn thing. But my gf's skinny arms came in quite useful! She was able to throw a socket on it no problem and one pull with a small breaker bar and it came right off!
Car seems to run a tad better then before, at least I'll have some peace of mind knowing theyre all gapped at .050 instead of .060+!
. The far back plug i couldnt do since my arms couldnt get a socket around the damn thing. But my gf's skinny arms came in quite useful! She was able to throw a socket on it no problem and one pull with a small breaker bar and it came right off! Car seems to run a tad better then before, at least I'll have some peace of mind knowing theyre all gapped at .050 instead of .060+!
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