How do you change a spark plug on a S-10?
How do you change a spark plug on a S-10?
Step 1: Turn your wheels straight and leave the ignition key forward enough to keep the steering wheel unlocked. Step 2: Open the rag joint cover at the base of the intermediate steering shaft. Here in the picture we see the plastic rag joint cover. The red arrow points to the circled 11mm bolt that has to be removed.
How do you remove a spark plug from a car?
Removing this, and disconnecting the electrical connectors will allow the coil to be pulled off the plug. With the spark plug exposed you can remove it using a socket wrench and the correct sized deep socket – Most spark plug sockets come with a rubber insert which ‘grips’ the plug and allows it to be pulled free of the engine once loose.
How to change spark plug in 1998 Chevy Blazer?
5/8 sparkplug socket, swivel, extension and ratchet. So far, of the many S10’s I have done plugs on I’ve never had to remove the steering shaft. This short video shows you that it is possible to remove and replace #3 spark plug in under 3 minutes. This is a 1998 Chevy Blazer, video is in real time. Loading…
Where are spark plugs located on a car?
They can generally be found on the top, or side of the engine, sometimes under an engine cover, and sometimes not. Each spark plug will have an HT lead, (on older cars) or a coil on plug attached to the top of it. Removing the HT lead, or coil on plug will reveal the base of the spark plug.
Where is the spark plug on a 4.3 S10?
This spark plug is the difficult one of the bunch, not that the others are all that great either. You are best off removing the front wheels and going in through the fender wells. Some can be reached from above. Number 3 is located right next to the steering shaft. Many remove the shaft from the steering box and move it to the side.
5/8 sparkplug socket, swivel, extension and ratchet. So far, of the many S10’s I have done plugs on I’ve never had to remove the steering shaft. This short video shows you that it is possible to remove and replace #3 spark plug in under 3 minutes. This is a 1998 Chevy Blazer, video is in real time. Loading…
How do you change a spark plug on a car?
Simply use a couple of extensions and a spark plug socket to remove. When putting in new spark plugs, even if you are told they are pre-gapped, take no chances. Check your gap with a gap tool. It’s a .25 cent tool, get one! Also you can spread anti-seize on the threads of the sparkplug so you don’t have difficulty later.
Where do the spark plug wires go in a car?
Trace each of the spark plug wires from its connection on the engine block to its corresponding spark plug. It is important that each wire goes to a specific spark plug. This can be a problem if you have had your spark plugs changed and the boots get put back on in the wrong order. Cross coupling can create an energy drain, causing engine trouble.
