spark plug #3
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!!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
ya let us know how it goes. im telling ya that sockect makes the job so easy for the #3 plug.



