spark plug #3
#12
if u go to autozone they have a 5/8 spark plug socket with a built in swivel and it is the perfect length. i was amazed at how easy it was once i got that from autozone. ive got tons of extensions and swivels but they where always a tad to big and put stress on the plug itself and could cause a hairline crack or break. with the socket from autozone their was no stress at all on the plug. it was meant to be!!
#13
Definitely no need to move the steering shaft & don't even have to roll up the rubber sleeve.
Shorty spark plug socket like this one I have from Trick Flow -
http://www.trickflow.com/largeimage.asp?part=TFS-90500
Along with a open end or ratcheting wrench and its no problem.
Shorty spark plug socket like this one I have from Trick Flow -
http://www.trickflow.com/largeimage.asp?part=TFS-90500
Along with a open end or ratcheting wrench and its no problem.
#15
I tried the shorter spark plug socket, but I couldnt get an open wrench on it enough. I cant move the rubber sleeve because someone put a brake line litterally touching it. these i believe are original plugs also but it ran good i just changed because I recently purchased it and want everything in maintained order.
#17
#3 spark plug
I changed my plugs today well 5 of them but that darn # 3 plug I couldnt get any tips or tricks. its a 98 blazer 2wd 4door. I have searched and I heard the taking the steering shaft off but Im unsure how to do this. any other tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jeremy
Thanks
Jeremy
try using 2 swivel heads and a 18 inch extension and go through the wheel well
#18
with the length of the regular 5/8 sockect and then the swivel is to long and adds to much stress to the plug it binds! it can be done but u have to be careful. if u just get the socket with builtin swivel from autozone their will be no binding up at all. i will take a picture of it for if u wish. its almost like they made this socket just for these blazers lol.
#19
I bought that swivel spark plug socket today I will get a chance soon to finish the job but were getting a snow storm again tonite thru tomorrow but I can see why this socket would get the job done
#20
ya let us know how it goes. im telling ya that sockect makes the job so easy for the #3 plug.