spark plug #3
#21
02-22-2011, 08:54 AM
I used the AutoZone swivel on my Son's S10 ZR2 over the weekend. Works awesome on all six plugs. On the ZR2 with the swivel you can pull all plugs by simply raising the front end, i even left the front tires on as i did the job. Super easy.
On my Bravada, I had to strip back the soft plastic cover on the steering shaft to use the autZone swivel socket on #3. Again, very easy.
If none of the above works, Snap on makes a $40 socket that will work, I ordered it but never used it. It has a very neat design that offsets where the ratchet goes. Might work if something like replacement brake lines block access to the plug.
On my Bravada, I had to strip back the soft plastic cover on the steering shaft to use the autZone swivel socket on #3. Again, very easy.
If none of the above works, Snap on makes a $40 socket that will work, I ordered it but never used it. It has a very neat design that offsets where the ratchet goes. Might work if something like replacement brake lines block access to the plug.
#22
02-22-2011, 09:35 AM
in case nobody knew this, snap on makes a special spark plug socket for out engines and specifically the #3 Spark plug...
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....group_ID=19831
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....group_ID=19831
#23
02-22-2011, 02:14 PM
I did mine (2001 4WD 2-door Blazer) by disconnecting the steering column at the gearbox (make sure you have zip ties handy to reattach plastic cover), "telescoping" the column up toward the firewall using a very large flathead screwdriver gently as a pry bar, lifting it up out of the way, then going in through the wheel well.
My friends are incredulous, when I tell them that to do a tune up on my car, you have to disconnect the #$%^* steering column!!
...damn, that offset socket looks good, though!
My friends are incredulous, when I tell them that to do a tune up on my car, you have to disconnect the #$%^* steering column!!
...damn, that offset socket looks good, though!
#24
02-22-2011, 02:20 PM
I did mine (2001 4WD 2-door Blazer) by disconnecting the steering column at the gearbox (make sure you have zip ties handy to reattach plastic cover), "telescoping" the column up toward the firewall using a very large flathead screwdriver gently as a pry bar, lifting it up out of the way, then going in through the wheel well.
My friends are incredulous, when I tell them that to do a tune up on my car, you have to disconnect the #$%^* steering column!!
...damn, that offset socket looks good, though!
My friends are incredulous, when I tell them that to do a tune up on my car, you have to disconnect the #$%^* steering column!!
...damn, that offset socket looks good, though!
#25
02-22-2011, 02:32 PM
You can make one of these. Combine it wit a Crows Foot. basically it acts just liek the Snap-On tool but cheaper
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Last edited by Tony H; 02-22-2011 at 02:36 PM.
#26
02-22-2011, 02:38 PM
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!!
#27
02-22-2011, 02:47 PM
on my reciept it says Great neck 3/8 Dr 5/8 spark plug socket #531897 DX215 hope this helps let me know?
#28
02-22-2011, 03:04 PM
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=914148_0_0_
#29
02-22-2011, 03:08 PM
autozone and im telling u its the perfect length. i even took a socket with me and compared and it is smaller with the swivel already attached. i swear to you that this is perfect for the #3 plug on blazers and it only cost $5.99