I have a 94 Trans Am V8 Lt-1 engine with distributor. The spark plugs are sort of under the exhause manifold (I think that's what their called).
It seems like a lost cause to me. I started a couple times but I never get far.
2006-12-17 11:04:09 · 12 answers · asked by JoeIQ 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I am not a mechanic but I do lots of my own repairs. I've done spark plugs on other vehicles.
2006-12-17 11:04:55 · update #1
Sometimes it's easier to jack the car up. Remove the front tires, and work thru the fender well to get to the spark plugs.
2006-12-17 11:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh it is doable. I have a suggestion. Remove a front wheel and look at the inner fender. There may be a removable panel that will give you access to the spark plugs. Failing that see if you can reach them from underneath.
I once owned a full size Blazer. It was a nightmare changing the plugs. I had to climb into the engine compartment for 3 of them, 2 could be reached from the front and the remainder had to be replaced from underneath. Just be creative and take it one plug at a time. And never be afraid to try a different extension or universal setup. Little things like that have saved me hundreds of times.
Good luck, I hope that panel is there. I found one on a Camero once and it made my day.
2006-12-17 19:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely it's doable, but plan on about 4-5 hours easily. The book time is about 2.7 hrs. I haven't done them in several years, but I remember my friend and I cursing alot. If you have 1/2 a day to a full day, give it a shot, but it will be more difficult for you since you probably don't have a lift. Much of them are removed from underneath so that will be very tough getting the correct angles. Personally, if you don't turn a wrench often, pay someone to put in plugs that will last many years.
2006-12-17 19:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by Marc87GN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you will a special socket and extension for it. You can buy it from Snap On. You will also need an inspection mirror so you can see what you are doing. You will also need a good trouble light.
Make sure the engine is cold or you will get a few nasty burns from the exhaust manifold.
Another way to do it if you have good quality jack stands. You can jacket it up then use your jacket stands and change them from underneath the car. But again the engine has to be cold.
2006-12-17 19:11:22 · answer #4 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is possible. I've changed them before on my friend LT1. It's not a fun job to do. The back spark plugs you use only the spark plug socket and a wrench not the racket.
2006-12-17 19:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by mono 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, don't mess with it. Take it to a shop for a tune up. At that time you should also do a fuel filter (if it is an inline filter), PCV valve, throttle body service, fuel/air system treatment, check the cap and rotor (if its not a coil set up, I can't remember on that car) and check the plug wires.
2006-12-17 19:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have to remove the exhaust manifold to get at those plugs. or you can try looking underneath the vehicle. do you have a good socket set with extensions and such?
2006-12-17 19:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by assmouth p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are asking that question, then you should definately take it to a shop and have a professional do it .... as for how you do it, it is a lot easier on that car to take the front tires off and go in through the fender with a ratchet and sochet with a long extension
2006-12-17 19:13:17 · answer #8 · answered by alarebel6920012002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a complete assortment of hand tools, it's do-able, the worst being the #2 cyl.
2006-12-17 19:23:32 · answer #9 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it's possible, it's just a pain in the a$$.
2006-12-17 19:07:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋