TES header and #1 and #5 spark plugs.
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TES header and #1 and #5 spark plugs.
Ok, here's the problem. I just installed my Headers and attemted to reinstall new plugs. On the passenger side the easiest plug job ever. I move to the driver side #3 and #7 no problem at all. #1 and #5 go in finger tight, and not a chance of getting the spark plug socket on it.
I broke the #1 off in the head but I got it back out. Any tips or teicks to make life a little easier?
I broke the #1 off in the head but I got it back out. Any tips or teicks to make life a little easier? Supreme Member

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Wow, the #5 and #7 are a pain is the @ss for me. For the #1 I just take a wrench w/open end and little by little tighten it by putting the wrench at an angle to clear the other plug. Same thing for the #5. Or you could try from the bottom if it's still not enough.
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I have the exact same problem on my 91. I haven't really found a way around it yet, so I always put those two sparkies back in before I bolt the header on. I think if you get a really short spark plug socket, you might be able to get it around the plug. That's what I'm going to try next time I change them.
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