#3 Sparkplug Help
#11
10-10-2007, 09:46 AM
RE: #3 Sparkplug Help
Dude, I'm sorry you had to write out a bunch of stuff that was already found on the forums and I am just as sorry I had to read it all, again.
As I said:I've read it all andtried every technique within my means with no luck.I'mtired, my wife is b*tching at my for spending 2 hours on this and I just need it done. The "Steering ColumnRemoval Technique" is the next more popular technique butthere wasn't enough info in the forums but, thanksto you,now there is. Myself and the rest the Blazer world owes you a debt a grattitude.......
As I said:I've read it all andtried every technique within my means with no luck.I'mtired, my wife is b*tching at my for spending 2 hours on this and I just need it done. The "Steering ColumnRemoval Technique" is the next more popular technique butthere wasn't enough info in the forums but, thanksto you,now there is. Myself and the rest the Blazer world owes you a debt a grattitude.......
#12
10-10-2007, 10:39 AM
RE: #3 Sparkplug Help
What is with your attitude? I mean come on already... Are we wasting your time here? Oh wait, we were trying to help you with YOUR problem... Sorry...
So a much more appropriate title and initial post for this thread would have been "How do you disconnect the steering shaft?" with no mention of the spark plugs. Also, by your own request, only owners of 2002 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4x4's can respond because owners of other years/models cannot be relied upon. Somehow I knew I shouldn't have even bothered to reply. And this coming from someone asking for help.
Due to the current title and post, with the lack of mentioning which techniques that you supposedly read through and unsuccessfully tried, how can you expect anything else but advice on how to get this done as easily and quickly as possible from actual experience. But no, you berate us instead... Cudos to you man! Simply great. What a waste.
And all of this coupled with the 'for the people' comments... LOL
So a much more appropriate title and initial post for this thread would have been "How do you disconnect the steering shaft?" with no mention of the spark plugs. Also, by your own request, only owners of 2002 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4x4's can respond because owners of other years/models cannot be relied upon. Somehow I knew I shouldn't have even bothered to reply. And this coming from someone asking for help.
Due to the current title and post, with the lack of mentioning which techniques that you supposedly read through and unsuccessfully tried, how can you expect anything else but advice on how to get this done as easily and quickly as possible from actual experience. But no, you berate us instead... Cudos to you man! Simply great. What a waste.
And all of this coupled with the 'for the people' comments... LOL
#15
10-10-2007, 11:51 AM
RE: #3 Sparkplug Help
i hear lots of stuff about that plug but.... just as someone mentioned earlier......i too had no problem changing it. not really remembering what exactly i did, but i remember i did take off the wheel, and had to use a wrench. it took a little while longer than the other plugs, but didnt make me complain lol.
i dont know if the bravada is set up the same... but i didnt think of moving anything out the way to get it.
i dont know if the bravada is set up the same... but i didnt think of moving anything out the way to get it.
#16
10-10-2007, 04:47 PM
RE: #3 Sparkplug Help
Wow - I just tuned into this thread to see if there was a new and exciting way to take out the #3 plug....
You know, some people don't seem to value free advice very much these days....good grief - if I get a response within a week from other sites when I ask for free advice, I consider myself lucky.
If you don't know how to do something, either:
1) go to the library (they probably have access to Alldata),
2) buya Haynes/Chilton book (check the library too), or
3) ask here and wait.
Most of all, don't bitch! I'm amazed that anyone evenoffered a response with the tude you're throwing around. These people are here to help because they enjoy being helpful - don't **** in their cornflakes because your wife is bitching at you.
(climbs down off the soapbox...)
You know, some people don't seem to value free advice very much these days....good grief - if I get a response within a week from other sites when I ask for free advice, I consider myself lucky.
If you don't know how to do something, either:
1) go to the library (they probably have access to Alldata),
2) buya Haynes/Chilton book (check the library too), or
3) ask here and wait.
Most of all, don't bitch! I'm amazed that anyone evenoffered a response with the tude you're throwing around. These people are here to help because they enjoy being helpful - don't **** in their cornflakes because your wife is bitching at you.
(climbs down off the soapbox...)
#17
10-10-2007, 05:48 PM
RE: #3 Sparkplug Help
Could not have said it better myself,(well maybe,............but why!)
#19
10-10-2007, 10:30 PM
RE: #3 Sparkplug Help
To avoid further confusion and anger, maybe this should be added as a sticky or how-to. I believe this is very helpful information that probably would have saved me 4 hours trying on my own to get that darn plug out.
If you want I could even go out and take the pics and put it together in a nice how to for people to use in the future.
Ok, not wanting to ruffle any feathers just my 2cents worth. I have found the easiest way is as follows.
1) SAFETY FIRST
2) locate the rubber sleave on your steering shaft (orange in color, at least on mine) slide it toward the fire wall. This may take some effort if it's never been done before.
3) remove the plastic cover from the shaft that covers the steering box to shaft coupler (rag joint) Note: if you are going to unbolt the shaft from steering box you'll probibly have to do this anyway. (I personally have never had to disconnect the shaft) I removed the cover to gain more room to slide the rubber sleave back down toward the gearbox.( only because I coundn't get it to slide far enough toward the firewall to gain enough clearance) if your sleave will go far enough toward the firewall you can skip this step.
4) turn the steering wheel until the flat portion of the steering shaft is facing up .
5) remove the key from the ignition and put it in your pocket(step 1)
6) set the parking brake, block the wheels, and place transmission in park. (Auto trans )(remember step 1)
7) jack up the truck,and use a jackstand!
8)remove the tire/wheel assembly
9)tuck the dust/mud flap that is attached to the inner fender panel up out of the way.
10) remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug by plulling on the boot only not the wire.(might help to twist on the boot first to break it loose.)
11) take a 5/8 deepwell socket and place it on the spark plug, THEN attach an exention to it ( the longer the better)
12) break the plug loose but don't remove it all the way.(when you can turn it by handthats enough)
13) remove the extention and then the socket from the spark plug. (easier to manuver around the shaft that way.
14) now take a piece of 5/16 rubber hose about 12in long and push one end over the end of the spark plug.
15) now turn until the plug comes out.
16) reassembly is reversed.
It works every time!.......
Just so you know I'm not trying to offend just help!
GOOD LUCK!
1) SAFETY FIRST
2) locate the rubber sleave on your steering shaft (orange in color, at least on mine) slide it toward the fire wall. This may take some effort if it's never been done before.
3) remove the plastic cover from the shaft that covers the steering box to shaft coupler (rag joint) Note: if you are going to unbolt the shaft from steering box you'll probibly have to do this anyway. (I personally have never had to disconnect the shaft) I removed the cover to gain more room to slide the rubber sleave back down toward the gearbox.( only because I coundn't get it to slide far enough toward the firewall to gain enough clearance) if your sleave will go far enough toward the firewall you can skip this step.
4) turn the steering wheel until the flat portion of the steering shaft is facing up .
5) remove the key from the ignition and put it in your pocket(step 1)
6) set the parking brake, block the wheels, and place transmission in park. (Auto trans )(remember step 1)
7) jack up the truck,and use a jackstand!
8)remove the tire/wheel assembly
9)tuck the dust/mud flap that is attached to the inner fender panel up out of the way.
10) remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug by plulling on the boot only not the wire.(might help to twist on the boot first to break it loose.)
11) take a 5/8 deepwell socket and place it on the spark plug, THEN attach an exention to it ( the longer the better)
12) break the plug loose but don't remove it all the way.(when you can turn it by handthats enough)
13) remove the extention and then the socket from the spark plug. (easier to manuver around the shaft that way.
14) now take a piece of 5/16 rubber hose about 12in long and push one end over the end of the spark plug.
15) now turn until the plug comes out.
16) reassembly is reversed.
It works every time!.......
Just so you know I'm not trying to offend just help!
GOOD LUCK!
#20
10-11-2007, 10:39 PM
RE: #3 Sparkplug Help
By all means, I would have done it myself but my computer skills are lacking in that area, one day I'll acquire them.
So yes please do, I'm sure that it will come in handy for someone who needs a little help in that area. I remember back when I tried changing plugs on mine the first time, needless to say I drove around with (5) new plugs installed for awhile until I found this site.
Then the clouds parted, angels sang, the floodwaters,......you get the idea!
Thats why I love it here,the HUGE amount of information and the willingness of the members to help each other.
THE BLAZER FORUM ROCKS!!!!!!!
Gator
So yes please do, I'm sure that it will come in handy for someone who needs a little help in that area. I remember back when I tried changing plugs on mine the first time, needless to say I drove around with (5) new plugs installed for awhile until I found this site.
Then the clouds parted, angels sang, the floodwaters,......you get the idea!
Thats why I love it here,the HUGE amount of information and the willingness of the members to help each other.
THE BLAZER FORUM ROCKS!!!!!!!
Gator
