What is the easiest way to get this SOB out? the damn steering coloumn is in the way and I cant get my sparkplug socket on, I can get a 5/8" deep socket on but there isn't enough room to get the ratchet on[:@] . '04 2dr 2wd if that matters.

 

I just created a DIY article on this. It is a conglomeration of a lot of quotes from various users and should get you the information you need!

2nd Gen #3 Sparkplug Removal

Hope this helps!

 

Kyle you thought of me and my post, I feel special!! LOL Ok now seriously on a 2wd it is the easiest way to do it by dropping the steering box down off the frame, takes a few seconds with the 3 bolts then it drops enough to use a socket and extension through the wheel well to get the pesky #3 out!!!

 

OK, I got that stupid #3 out and replaced. Now when I start it up it sputters ALOT. I checked all the wires and made sure they were all seeted properly and that I pluged them in correctly (1 to 1, 2 to 2, etc) One plug wasn't fully seated and afeter I seeted it properly and restarted the engine it got worse. What did I do?!?!?

 

I have just recently completed a tune up on my 97 Blazer 6 cyl vortex. I removed the shaft in about 10 minutes.. It was very simple.. Here's a link to show you how in pictures.
Have Fun!http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f107/h...k-plug-224471/

 

are there sparks around any of the boots??? If not you got a wire crossed!!!!!! Did you gap the plugs???

 

The wires are not crossed I checked and quadrouple checked them, I did not gap the plugs because on the box it said in bold caps "DO NOT GAP NOT ADJUSTABLE"

EDIT: these are the plugs I used: http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc.../Platinum2.htm

 

I stayed with the AC Delco Platinum Plugs... and I did adjust the gaps on them to be .045 ... I can't speak for Bosch Plugs....Heres my parts list I recently used:

AC Delco Platinum plugs $45.04
AC Delco Ignition Wire kit $119.35
AC Delco Distributor Cap$34.68
AC Delco Rotor $11.17
AC Delco Air Filter $17.57
Standard Ignition Coil $60.78
EGR Gasket $1.97
&nbs

 

well, tow truck is comming in the morning, guess it's going to the shop.

 

Did you mess with the rotor at all?? Like its position??? I wouldn't have used those plugs, no matter what they say about them being better, there not the only better choice is going from a copper plug to a platnium!!