Installing spark plugs

[jmatt07]

i am going to change the plugs in my 98 camaro ss, i heard its a real pain and i was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks that could make it go a lil easier. i took out one of the plugs today to look at it and it looks worn pretty bad and i looks to be the wrong plug. its an AC 41-931.

[Boat]

Well I just did mine yesterday and I removed the exact same plug. I think it's the stock plug.

Go here for a nice write up...

http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm

Click on the install documents and scroll down to Spark plugs article...

[vbcamaro89]

try doin it underneath?

[ggino85]

dont be intimidated by it, its really not as hard as it looks. i just did mine for the first time about three weeks ago. just take your time and follow the instructions on installuniversity. i tried to get the #8 plug from the bottom but i couldnt(no lift/ramps) i just took off the passenger side coilpack to give myself a little room and you can finesse(*sp) it outta there. good luck and i would change the wires since your already gonna be wright there.

[0rion]

pull the coil packs off the passenger side and it'll give you much more room to work in there. If I remember correctly when I had stock manifolds on I also pulled the a.i.r. hose off the manifold for room also. A swivel extension will greatly help you with that #8 plug.

[Redphoenix1998]

unfortunately your packs are bolted individually to the valve cover being a 98. It is a major PITA the first time. But yeah, remove the AIR injection to the manifold. Makes life easy.

[Boat]

I took it for a spin today and immediately noticed the improved throttle response. I'd swear it feels a bit faster now too...

I didn't remove my coil packs ('98) but I probably will next time around. I did remove the AIR tubes though. I don't see how anyone could do it with that in the way. I used a spark plug socket with a 3/4" socket attached to it for the #8 plug (passenger side closest to firewall). I tried using my swivel socket, but could not get it to snap into my ratchet. I had to do it 3 ratchet clicks at a time...