changing plugs with shorty headers
11-04-2005, 07:14 AM
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changing plugs with shorty headers
Hello;
I've got an L98 with Hooker 2460 shorty headers on it. My problem is that I can't seem to find a socket that will fit onto the spark plugs and still get behind the headers! Do I actually have to take my headers off to change the plugs or is there a special tool i can get?
Thanks, Kyle
I've got an L98 with Hooker 2460 shorty headers on it. My problem is that I can't seem to find a socket that will fit onto the spark plugs and still get behind the headers! Do I actually have to take my headers off to change the plugs or is there a special tool i can get?
Thanks, Kyle
11-04-2005, 09:24 AM
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Yeah,
They are called boxed end wrenches.
Use either straight or offset ones :-)
Or buy cheapie spark plug socket and cut it down and use a 3/4 wrench on it to take the plugs out.
Whatever works, plugs and headers on our cars suck period, no ifs ands or buts lol
later
Jeremy
They are called boxed end wrenches.
Use either straight or offset ones :-)
Or buy cheapie spark plug socket and cut it down and use a 3/4 wrench on it to take the plugs out.
Whatever works, plugs and headers on our cars suck period, no ifs ands or buts lol
later
Jeremy
11-04-2005, 10:39 AM
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Originally posted by 3.8TransAM
Or buy cheapie spark plug socket and cut it down and use a 3/4 wrench on it to take the plugs out.
Or buy cheapie spark plug socket and cut it down and use a 3/4 wrench on it to take the plugs out.
All I did was take a 1/2 drive, 16mm short socket and ground down two flat spots on it so a 3/4" open end will fit on it.
You'll need it on 4,5, and 7.
11-04-2005, 11:36 AM
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Axle/Gears: '01 3.42 10 bolt
regular spark plug socket cut in half and a 3/4 gear wrench work wonders
. you will also need this on #6as much as if not more so than #5.
. you will also need this on #6as much as if not more so than #5. 
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