Common questions

How do you remove a rear spark plug?

How do you remove a rear spark plug?

This keeps the extension from accidentally pulling out of the spark plug socket. For the left rear plug, it was easier to get access by removing the bracket that holds a large bundle of wires and pushing them out of the way. There was also a ground wire that removes with a nut.

How to easily change back three spark plugs GM V6?

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Can a ratchet plug be taped to a spark plug?

One thing to do, that I highly recommend, is to tape the spark plug socket to the ratchet extension (~ 6 inches, ~7.5 with spark plug socket). It all was able to fit while installing and removing the plugs while the extension and plug socket were taped together. This keeps the extension from accidentally pulling out of the spark plug socket.

What do you need to replace spark plugs on a Buick LaCrosse?

The tools needed to complete this procedure include a 10mm socket with a 1/4″ drive ratcheting wrench, a 5/8″ spark plug socket, a 6″ extension bar, a 3/8″ drive ratcheting wrench and a tube of dielectric grease. The OEM spark plugs are the ACDelco 41-109 or GM part number 12622561.

This keeps the extension from accidentally pulling out of the spark plug socket. For the left rear plug, it was easier to get access by removing the bracket that holds a large bundle of wires and pushing them out of the way. There was also a ground wire that removes with a nut.

Where are the spark plugs on my car?

For the left rear plug, it was easier to get access by removing the bracket that holds a large bundle of wires and pushing them out of the way. There was also a ground wire that removes with a nut. This let me get my hand and arm in the left side enough to reach both the left and rear center plugs.

One thing to do, that I highly recommend, is to tape the spark plug socket to the ratchet extension (~ 6 inches, ~7.5 with spark plug socket). It all was able to fit while installing and removing the plugs while the extension and plug socket were taped together. This keeps the extension from accidentally pulling out of the spark plug socket.

How big of an extension do you need for a spark plug?

I’ll try to describe some of the key items. One thing to do, that I highly recommend, is to tape the spark plug socket to the ratchet extension (~ 6 inches, ~7.5 with spark plug socket). It all was able to fit while installing and removing the plugs while the extension and plug socket were taped together.

How do you change the spark plugs on a Ford Taurus?

The trick is to remove portions of the plastic cowling. Start by removing the cabin filter cowl, just as you would if you were going to change the cabin filter. Then remove the three 5.5 mm (7/32″) screws and remove the lower cowl. You know have plenty of room to reach the rear spark plugs.

What causes a spark plug to blow out?

This is critical. Overtightening a spark plug in an aluminum head can rip out the threads. It can also distort the metal shell causing the plug to leak and misfire. Under tightening can also cause a leak. But worse, it can cause the plug to blow right out of the hole, taking the threads with it.

I’ll try to describe some of the key items. One thing to do, that I highly recommend, is to tape the spark plug socket to the ratchet extension (~ 6 inches, ~7.5 with spark plug socket). It all was able to fit while installing and removing the plugs while the extension and plug socket were taped together.

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Ruth Doyle