Topic: question about changing spark plugs
in Forum: C3 Engines
EASIEST WAY TO DO THE REAR IS FROM UNDER THE CAR....STILL A PAIN, BUT THATS THE WAY IT IS.........
REID '72 T-TOP

I ALWAYS USE AC DELCO PLUGS....I HAVE REMOVED THE SMOG TUBES ( DID I SAY THAT?). WITHOUT THOSE IN THE WAY, THE PLUGS ARE ACCESSIBLE FROM THE TOP. BE CAREFUL THOUGH, I HAVE HEARD STORIES OF THEM SNAPPING OFF IN THE MANIFOLD.
REID '72 T-TOP
With my tubular headers from Quicksilver they are a mess to replace... It go's from above BUT you need 12 fingers for 4 and 2 fingers at 1 hand for the other 4.... DON't cut the 3 , because there will be much longer spark plugs as fingers on your hand...
Normaly i need 10 for 8 new.... the other 2 end on the floor or in the key with a broken isolator.Always check them in the dark with engine running : broken plugs give a flashing light : you see the sparks outside ! no kidding !
Norbert
Every year I do my tune up and replace the spark plugs. They do last longer but I do this every year.
You can change out the first six with some good tools from the top and the last two at the back by the fire wall will be harder to get to but much easier from the bottom. I have no troubles when I start doing this alot.
chevy's are plug eaters , and don't forget they are with 8 !
better to have your friends for dinner...???



PLUG EATERS?!!!! I HAVEN'T CHANGED THE PLUGS IN MY CAR SINCE 1989....THEN AGAIN, THE CAR HAS ONLY GONE 8,000 MILES SINCE THEN.....28,000 SINCE 1986.....FIRST 15,000 WA THE FIRST YEAR I HAD IT...
REID '72 T-TOP