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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by wlorton
Do they sell a kit for this anywhere? I know I saaw one in jegs, but havent been able to find one lately... I have a feeling I will need to change mine soon as it gets a little warmer....
Snap-on makes a tool just for us blazer owners
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

If you have a body lift its just as easy to do as the other 5
 

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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dont forget the anti-seize when you put the new ones on
 
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by NVANZEE
Snap-on makes a tool just for us blazer owners
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

If you have a body lift its just as easy to do as the other 5
There was also a complete kit, like plugs, wires, and a cap
 
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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oh that kind of kit. I was thinking about a kit for taking them out. oh well
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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thanx guys,awsome advice..i think i can tackle this job ,ive changed the plugs in all my other cars quite easily(mostly 4cyls and a 3.3 v6) so i think i can tackle it,i was just going on what people ik have said about the 4.3 and spark plugs..but seems like they were overreacting..now another question,what kinda plugs do you guys recommend i use??,i was considering some Bosch platinums i saw the other day while i was in wal-mart..but what worx best for you guys?
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 02:51 AM
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I have had my jimmy for 5 years and never done the plugs yet.. I think its about time lol but from what i read on the other threads everyone says go with AC delco plugs
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 97Bravada
thanx guys,awsome advice..i think i can tackle this job ,ive changed the plugs in all my other cars quite easily(mostly 4cyls and a 3.3 v6) so i think i can tackle it,i was just going on what people ik have said about the 4.3 and spark plugs..but seems like they were overreacting..now another question,what kinda plugs do you guys recommend i use??,i was considering some Bosch platinums i saw the other day while i was in wal-mart..but what worx best for you guys?

I would go with whatever GM calls for.

Thats what I do with both of my cars.
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 97Bravada
thanx guys,awsome advice..i think i can tackle this job ,ive changed the plugs in all my other cars quite easily(mostly 4cyls and a 3.3 v6) so i think i can tackle it,i was just going on what people ik have said about the 4.3 and spark plugs..but seems like they were overreacting..now another question,what kinda plugs do you guys recommend i use??,i was considering some Bosch platinums i saw the other day while i was in wal-mart..but what worx best for you guys?

AC delcos. nothing else. i got a check engine light on my blazer when i tried bosch platinums. that was with just one sparkplug changed not all 6. so i dont know how bad it would run with 6 bosch. went back exchanged them for my money went and got ac delcos down the road put all 6 in havent had any problems
 
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delco platinum. 'nuff said
 
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Delco Plat!
 



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