How in the world do you get the passenger side plugs out on a 91 3.1 RS? Especially the front one. I haven't tried yet but it looks extremely difficult. My mechanic said he can't get me in for 2 wks and I have a miss that I can't stand anymore. Thought I'd change the plugs and such. So how do you get those on the passenger side out?

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'91 RS Flowmaster, K&N, modified air box

#3

 

I bought a lil thing that looks like a T with a swivel socket on the end. It's still a B*TCH tho.

 

Is there any easy way to do it then?

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'91 RS Flowmaster, K&N, modified air box

#3

 

i just started taking stuff off, i got them after about a hour, haha, they suck to change.

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If ya got a miss, open the hood at night time to see if yo have cross wire action going on. It'll look like a lightening storm.
Then change plug wires, one at a time.
Plugs are ok to do. Do it when they are ice cold! One plug & plug wire at a time. Put anit-seize on the threads. I've been 60* V-6 plugs for over 10 years (had my 85 Blazer since 1989). No easier tip, then plan for the next time you do them!

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Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

i used a swiver socket to take it out the thing the wire goes through is hard to hget the wire off... onve its off and u have the plug out to put the plg back in put it in the socket put a thin pice of electrical tappe around the edge to hold it on and guied it in to the hole its all downhill from there

 

GM wasn't THAT dumb. I use an aextension and my ratchet, no swivel needed. For the front one on the passenger side (easiest of all), check out the alternator bracket, and you'll notice there are holes cut in it perfect size and angle to slip an extension with a plug socket on the end. I was very impressed when I noticed they did it that smart.

-Reno

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I think I understand why many of ya may have this problem.
You do not have a variety of 3/8" socket extensions. You need a variety of lengths of extensions to get this simple job done. No need for fancy tricks, honest. Extra variety of extensions is all ya need. Go to Sears, they are $20 or so. When you install it, do it by hand, to seat, then by socket, to tighten.
No need to make anymore difficult. Try do this on an early S-10. I have AIR tubes to deal with. YEECHK.

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Chat Soon,
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Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

I have a double offset-flex head rachet for the bad ones. Most of the time all you need is a few 3/8 extensions and some brain power.

KED, on my 4.3 blazer I have to use a 24" ext and go through the fenderwell on the back 2. They put a rubber flap that folds out of the way and it's a straight shot. Might be helpful for next time.

 

Well I just changed mine and the "troublesome" plug was easily cahnged cause I had th alt out...LOL I was lucky then...other wise I have had nothing but trouble getting that damn thing out extensions or not..

 

Well, I got them changed, no major problems. It just took some time to get that first one. I used an extension and went through the hole in the bracket. I used a wire to lift the socket to the correct angle and in it went. I used Bosch Platinum +4's and the miss is gone and the car is running better then ever. The weird thing is that every single plug appeared to be fine. Thanks for all the tips. It was a fairly easy job.

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'91 RS Flowmaster, K&N, modified air box

#3

 

with the right tools it's not too hard. the only problem i had was getting the damn boot back on to the #1 spark plug. i couldn't get enough of my hand down there to push it in. PITA.

 

Yep, that first boot is a hard one to get back on.

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'91 RS Flowmaster, K&N, modified air box, Bosch Platinum +4 plugs

#3

 

Wow, glad I don't have these troubles... I hit all my plugs with my ratchet, 7 inch extension, and a spark plug socket.

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