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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Someone Please!

Tell me the secret to changing that plug on the drivers side all the way back by the firewall. Got the rest but that sucker is dug in there like a tic.

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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
You will want this (not sure if pic is the right size)
a 3/8 swivel
a long extension (i use a 3 ft)

and a little bit of muscle. I usually put the socket in the hole and make sure it is seated on the spark plug correctly then connect the swivel and extension. it will go, i have used a extension on my rachet to give me more leverage a few times when it did not want to come out. just be careful, because if it cracks back there you will hate your lightning.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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if you don't have the time to order that socket, you can use a regular spark plug socket with a 3 inch extension, then connect the swivel and the long extension to that, but the snap on socket works awesome and is worth the investment.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Here is what I do

Use a regular spark plug socket, then attach a one inch extension, then use a swivel at the end of the one inch extension, followed bt two 12 inch extension.The one inch extension, makes it very close to the same length as the snap on socket, and you can pick up a one inch extension allmost anywhere(SEARS FOR SURE)

I then also tape the socket all the way to the swivel together

 

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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Ok....so fuel rail and everything else stay's in tack? Your just snaking the socket and extensions thru all the hose's and stuff right?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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locking swivels are your best friend
 
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