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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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how to remove spark plugs with long tube headers

so today my father and i were attempting to check the spark plugs on my car and we were unable to get some of them out due to where the header was in the way. whats the best way to get them out? thank you for your help in advance

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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Re: hot to remove spark plugs with long tube headers

jack it up and put it on jack stands and get at them from underneath
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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Re: hot to remove spark plugs with long tube headers

You might need one of these. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-90500/?rtype=10 I did.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Re: hot to remove spark plugs with long tube headers

Which long tubes do you have?
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Re: hot to remove spark plugs with long tube headers

sorry for never getting back to you guys, i completely forgot i made this thread.

my dad and i managed to get them out with a little ingenuity, thanks for the replys
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Re: hot to remove spark plugs with long tube headers

I actually had to take off my driver side to do one plug.
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