Spark plug install

[_nick_]

I just sat up on top of the engine to get at the back ones, sorta laying on my stomach feet off the ground. My arms aren't small or delicate either, I did it no problem. Just have a good extension set on hand, different sizes...i had to put a few odd sizes together to be able to get the ratchet on a few of them. Use a piece of rubber hose on the end of the new plugs to start the thread & avoid cross-threading....

[04CompG]

I just sat up on top of the engine to get at the back ones, sorta laying on my stomach feet off the ground. My arms aren't small or delicate either, I did it no problem. Just have a good extension set on hand, different sizes...i had to put a few odd sizes together to be able to get the ratchet on a few of them. Use a piece of rubber hose on the end of the new plugs to start the thread & avoid cross-threading....

what do you mean a rubber hose on the end of the new plug?

i know what cross threading is but i didnt realize it was something i was going to have to worry about

[04CompG]

oh yea do i have to put anything on the new spark plug threads to lubricate them? i remember seeing some kind of spark plug anti-sieze packets at the counter of the auto parts store a few weeks ago. do i need this?

[Sabrewings]

Using anti-seize will make it a lot easier on you when you have to change them again.

Not sure why everyone is so concerned about rocking the engine forward. It's just two bolts.

[04CompG]

Ok thanks. I'm probably thinking way to hard on this but my paranoia is getting in the way.

[IndeedSS]

You can use anti seize on the plug threads if you want. Unless you plan on leaving the plugs in for years, I wouldn't worry about the anti seize with iron heads.

You will want to put a little dielectric grease on the inside of the plug boots so the DO come off easier the next time around.

Also if you take off the black tubular alternator bracket off and leave it off, changing the plugs the next time without rocking the engine will be much easier.

What out for the manifold heatshields. They have no problem cutting your hands when you least expect it.

Headers and PRJ wires make changing plugs easier too.

[hotshot]

Not sure why everyone is so concerned about rocking the engine forward. It's just two bolts.
I agree. I was hesitant to do it because it sounds like a big deal but it really was simple.


What out for the manifold heatshields. They have no problem cutting your hands when you least expect it.
LOL you are dead right man, a week later and I still have cuts.