Replacing Spark plugs and wires

**KCCamaro** · 07-31-2008, 09:05 AM

Need some help with changing the plugs and wires on the passenger side of 02 Z28. Anyone have some helpful advise? Thank in advance for any help thats provided.

**sunsetorangess** · 07-31-2008, 09:09 AM

Get plug number 8 from the bottom
Some people remove the AIR tubes to gain access, some people remove the coil packs to gain access, i even read that some remove valve covers.
I personaly just remove the air tubes and get number 8 from the bottom, its gonna be pita and you will invent some new words but you will get them done.
J

**ggino85** · 07-31-2008, 02:24 PM

+1 on inventing a new word, that #8 is a B**CH!!!!

i just finished changing mine this morning. i didnt have a good way to get the car off the ground so i couldnt do #8 from the bottom like everyone was saying to do. i had to do it from the top, i took off the AIR pipe, the coil packs on the passenger side and that gave me enough room to get in there and change it. Installuniversity.com has a good write up on how to do this.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 07-31-2008, 02:26 PM

I saw where you can buy a special socket. Does it really help ?

**Mr. Luos** · 07-31-2008, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedAddict38

I saw where you can buy a special socket. Does it really help ?

It would....if it was $5.

Basic tools gets the job done for me.
I don't have AIR though.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 07-31-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

It would....if it was $5.

Basic tools gets the job done for me.
I don't have AIR though.

how much is it ?

**ggino85** · 07-31-2008, 02:33 PM

a spark plug socket? If so, yea i would get one

**ggino85** · 07-31-2008, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

It would....if it was $5.

Basic tools gets the job done for me.
I don't have AIR though.

damn thing was like 9.99$, i was to much of a wuss to do it with a regular one

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 07-31-2008, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by ggino85

a spark plug socket? If so, yea i would get one

trying to think of where I saw it for sale.........some kind of special socket so you get remove the plug easy

**Mr. Luos** · 07-31-2008, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedAddict38

trying to think of where I saw it for sale.........some kind of special socket so you get remove the plug easy

I think SLP has one for like $25.

A spark plug socket is a must though.

I consider that part of a basic set.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 07-31-2008, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

I think SLP has one for like $25.

A spark plug socket is a must though.

I consider that part of a basic set.

will pass then

**bsteff** · 07-31-2008, 04:32 PM

I found that a bent ratchet, 1/2" ext, and normal plug socket were the best thing. If you can't find the bent ratchet a flex head does nice also.

**KCCamaro** · 07-31-2008, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by ggino85

+1 on inventing a new word, that #8 is a B**CH!!!!

i just finished changing mine this morning. i didnt have a good way to get the car off the ground so i couldnt do #8 from the bottom like everyone was saying to do. i had to do it from the top, i took off the AIR pipe, the coil packs on the passenger side and that gave me enough room to get in there and change it. Installuniversity.com has a good write up on how to do this.

yeah i was going off the write up from installuniversity.com and i started removing the AIR pipe and got one of the 10mm bolts, the one closest to the front of the car off, then spend a good 30-45 mins and every curse word i know trying to get the second one off, the one closest to the coil packs, and no cigar. so finally i said F*ck it lets save it for a later date so i don't break something on my body or in my engine bay.

**slims00ls1z28** · 07-31-2008, 09:50 PM

I removed the AIR and coil packs and just used a 3/4 wrench on the end of a regular spark plug socket last couple of times I did it.

**JoshieDoom** · 07-31-2008, 11:00 PM

Spark Plug socket with the smallest extension you can find. Its quite easy from the top if you remove the coils and Smog crap

**KCCamaro** · 07-31-2008, 11:44 PM

well my clutch pedal spring just broke for the second time so i need to take it to the dealer, bc last time it was a b**ch to replace, should i just see if they would do it if i cant get that AIR pipe off?

**thearborbarber** · 08-01-2008, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by slims00ls1z28

I removed the AIR and coil packs and just used a 3/4 wrench on the end of a regular spark plug socket last couple of times I did it.

Same procedure I use.

**sunsetorangess** · 08-01-2008, 03:56 AM

Instead of buying a socket for 25 bucks, take an old socket ya got and just cut it inhalf and you will have what everyone is paying 25 bucks for...
I know personaly i got a handfull from incomplete sets lieing around.
J

**ggino85** · 08-01-2008, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by KCCamaro

yeah i was going off the write up from installuniversity.com and i started removing the AIR pipe and got one of the 10mm bolts, the one closest to the front of the car off, then spend a good 30-45 mins and every curse word i know trying to get the second one off, the one closest to the coil packs, and no cigar. so finally i said F*ck it lets save it for a later date so i don't break something on my body or in my engine bay.

i used a 3inch swivel extension and two 3inch extensions,lol, the swivel extension at the top of the rachet allowed me to get the wright angle on the bolt and pry it loose.