Hey guys i have a 1998 trans am a4

[90ARAPAJ]

I changed my plugs and wires in `98 but i could not get the last plug in the back on the passengers side it was way to hard to get to well anyways i want to change my spark plugs and put new plugs and i purchased msd wires but i want to know how to get to that last plug in the back on the passengers side and i did everything you cant get to it unless you take the header off and twist the engine and even then you cant get to it....help!!!!

[Knight]

Did you remove the coil packs - this will help a lot if you can get to it from above? It's a pain to get to, might even try from underneath with another person helping from above - depends on your header type. It can be done though - just takes some patience.

[90ARAPAJ]

well the coil packs dont help AT ALL i tried and i have MAC midlength headers if that helps you here....

[Knight]

Underneath with another person above helping. Best way to do it IMO for your case.

[peterlawl84]

also make sure to use one of those swivel pieces in between your extensions. Took awhile, but finally got it off. I also had moved the coil packs out of the way.

[90ARAPAJ]

yes i did do that and still doesnt work....ill tell you what i have to do is take the engine mounts off twist the engine and maybe remove the header because its so tight in there that i need to twist the engine

[peterlawl84]

it takes a long time...that one plug took me like an hr the first time before I finally got it off (when i still had stock manifolds). And trust me, there was alot of bitching and fighting with it. Now its alot easier (comparatively) with LTs.

[garygnu65]

you jack the car up,and remove the last plug from under neath.

[Y2KPewterSS]

Just out of curiosity, what tools are you using to try and remove the #8 plug? Also, do you have a pic of the passenger side of your engine bay?

[pajeff02]

Not sure with your style headers, but getting at No. 8 from underneath the car, or with the coil packs removed, was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Also, a 1-1/2" extension for your 3/8" ratchet works really well for plug changes. Curious to see what you are dealing with for space. +1 -- pics would be helpful.

[90ARAPAJ]

yes i have tried the coil pack remove and it has nothing to do with it doesnt help at all....i tore the engine mounts off and tried twisting and fiddling with the engine you cant just get underneath and do it its not that easy but gimme ur email and i can send pics b/c im new to ls1.com and dont know how to post pics

[pajeff02]

Open a free account at http://www.photobucket.com and upload your photos there. Then simply copy and paste the [IMG] code from beneath your pictures (will appear as you mouse over them in your main album) into your post on here.

Removing the coil packs provided a lot more working space when I did my plugs. Granted, from the top you are basically working blind, but I was able to reach the back plug without any real issues after the headers were installed.

[90ARAPAJ]

ok yes i will upload the pics 2mrw from underneath and above but im tellin u i dropped the engine and still nothin but w/e ill show u the piks 2mrw

[dav-02ws6-m6]

in my opinion is easier to get it from under the car. i change the plugs my self like 2 weeks ago and it was the first time that i have done it. and i thought it was one the the easier one.

[dav-02ws6-m6]

ok i just took this pic from under the car and this is how it should unless you have headers.. hope it helps..

[JRENIGAR]

I had macs and didnt have a big problem with them. I used a normal plug socket that has the 6 piont end on it and had to remove the coil packs.. I used a combination wrench and going back and fourth between the ends till it was loose then used the socket itself to unthread the plug the rest of the way. I now have hooker long tubes and still do it the same way.

[90ARAPAJ]

im new to LS1 and i want to open a new thread....oh guys also I have MAC headers with MAC exhaust and everytime i take it off the line the exhaust hits the bottom of the chassis do you guys know if there are available and transmount that will reduce the flex of the motor moving? also will the knock sensors feel this and retard the computer? I would also like to know if you can get them taken out completely?

[INMY01TA]

Yes you can get solid motor mounts. Yes banging may trigger the knock sensors.

[90ARAPAJ]

ok can i use different knock sensors that dont rob me of power?

[shady milkman]

if you are still having issues getting that plug....remove the valve cover.......it is 100x easier without the valvecover on.