how do i change the plugs? rear bank.

[TT SHO PROJECT]

ok stupid question(s).... im getting some nice spark blow out from teh turbo... i need to run 2 step colder plugs regapped to liek .028 or so... how hard is it to replace the rear plugs? any tips? i didnt take that good of a look at it but it would seem to be a very crampt area to work in... do i have to remove the intake to get to teh rear bank? any tips on removeing the wires with out brakeing the ends off?

Thanks.
-Bob

 

[Bizzy]

ok stupid question(s).... im getting some nice spark blow out from teh turbo... i need to run 2 step colder plugs regapped to liek .028 or so... how hard is it to replace the rear plugs? any tips? i didnt take that good of a look at it but it would seem to be a very crampt area to work in... do i have to remove the intake to get to teh rear bank? any tips on removeing the wires with out brakeing the ends off?

Thanks.
-Bob

It's easiest if you remove the intake to replace the plugs though it is possible to do it with a couple of swivels. To remove the wires just grab it at the top of the boot and pull. Inserting a screwdriver under the lip will help to persuade it to come off as well.

 

[Sh03d]

Beware of breaking your spark plug wires. The metal clip that connects to the spark plug like to come out. My fancy spancy motorcraft spark plug wires do that...on every signal one...

 

[ViPER1313]

I didn't have to remove the intake - I just moved some of those hoses to the side and pulled the black canister off of the intake (just snaps into place IIRC.) Then I was able to use 2 extensions with a universal between them to remove the plugs. 20min, not difficult.

 

[MI-SHOFEAR]

Remove the intake, you be happy u did

JEff

 

[justin mccluske]

i do the same way viper does it saves a lot of time

 

[Dr.Evil]

I didn't have to remove the intake - I just moved some of those hoses to the side and pulled the black canister off of the intake (just snaps into place IIRC.) Then I was able to use 2 extensions with a universal between them to remove the plugs. 20min, not difficult.

Yea, it looks hard, but but its really easy with the right length extensions. Use one just long enough to drop into the plug well and be flush with the valve cover, put the swivel there, and then another extension on that. Use some needle-nose pliers to get the plugs out if they dont come w/ the socket. save yourself a headache and leave the intake on.

 

[mosho93]

Yea, it looks hard, but but its really easy with the right length extensions. Use one just long enough to drop into the plug well and be flush with the valve cover, put the swivel there, and then another extension on that. Use some needle-nose pliers to get the plugs out if they dont come w/ the socket. save yourself a headache and leave the intake on.

Exactly, its not all that hard, especially if you climb up and sit on your motor so you can see down in the plug wells, i think i did my rear bank in like 20 minutes.

 

[shoteen95]

hmm, a noob like me can get my intake off in less than 40 minutes. And from there on it's a real peice of cake. Infact, i'm betting I could get my intake off even faster now (i've done it a few times).

I'm not really mechanically inclined at all. Things that take more experienced people usually take me about 3 times as long

But hey, if you've never removed your intake before, now could be a good time to clean it out, check the condition of the valve cover and plug well seals, inspect the cam gear chains...whatever.

 

[Russsho]

It's never a bad idea to clean your intake and TB, and it's relatively simple to get the thing off.

 

[shojuan]

I'd remove the intake. It's easier that way. It also helps to have a super-extended length sparkplug sockets. Do a search for an old post of mine where I tell the exact part number to give to the counter guy at NAPA, and the price. It was well under $10 at the time IIRC. A shorter sparkplug socket on an extension is no substitute. Shoot, it can come off the extension and give you some **** and your neighbors many ears full o' cussing. Plus the typical short sockets are really fat in comparison. I love that socket I got. It makes changing SHO plugs a pleasure.

 

[Redline]

I use a couple extensions and a flex-head ratchet. Pretty easy.

 

[Rob94]

Just remove the black plastic lid off of the firewall. Then you can easily get the plugs with just an extension.

 

[shomesomesho]

I just remove the hood, leave the intake on. Very easy acess that way.