Spark Plugs

[flyfrito_SS]

Are the spark plugs and wires hard to change on the 3800? I did it one time on my 95 Monte, a 3.1 V6, and it was a pain, but not impossible.

[slow6]

not hard at all

[98Camaro3.8]

It will be a pain in the ***.

Originally posted by slow6:
not hard at all

No, it will be hard because he doesn't have tubular manifolds. ;)

[flyfrito_SS]

ohhh good old 98's......

[97burnout]

I thought it was near impossible because most of the engine is under....I have plugs but thought it would be impossible to change

[Antiricer4u]

Its not impossible....but it does require you to have a vast vocabulary of both 4, 5, and 6 letter words.

[flyfrito_SS]

would it even be owrth it? Or should I get a mechanic to do it?

[Greg94Red392]

I asked around and I was quoted $150+ by more than one place. As soon as you say 98 Camaro you can hear the wince in their voice. It's actually entertaining.

It took me 6 hours. I looked like I had been attacked by a lion when I was finished from all the scratches. But yeah, for the money I saved i'd do it again. Just have the right tools, a lot of patience, and a few beers and you can do it.

[flyfrito_SS]

ha, those poor mechanics........ I have a 98 AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (they all run in fear!)

Would getting under it be easier (I might be able to borrow a lift)? And when you say tools what kind would you recommend (other than the obvious)? I have replaced plugs on my monte and it took about 4 hours...so hopfully that exp can help speed things up.

Ive never replaced plugs before, is that easy or tough?

[Ace]

I just replaced mine and I have tubular manifolds. It wasnt hard it was painfull! I still had the stock ones on and the wires where baked to the plugs. I raked off 4 knuckles....lol

[flyfrito_SS]

oh good I could always stand to loose some knuckles!!! HA

[Harrison]

actually changing ur plugs is a cinch, getting to them is the problem. i've got headers and still had to attack 2 of the plugs from underneath. anyhow yeah, go find some jackstands, only way to get to them. i cant remember if i could change any from the top before i put the headers on, but you WILL need to get under the car. happy hunting.

[96RS Alex]

Don't forget to dab the new spark plug threads with anti-seize compound! This valuable tip will save you from being scared to go underneath your vehicle next time around. Its definitely worth it. [img]smile.gif[/img] Ask for it when you're at the parts store.

[camaro_speedemon]

Originally posted by Antiricer4u:
Its not impossible....but it does require you to have a vast vocabulary of both 4, 5, and 6 letter words.

It also requirs the ability to combine those words together in a creative fashion.

For example "****en pussy peice of **** i'll ****en slit your ****en throat ****en *** **** licker **** **** **** *** with a parking ticket!!!"

[97burnout]

Originally posted by Antiricer4u:
Its not impossible....but it does require you to have a vast vocabulary of both 4, 5, and 6 letter words.

when I say impossible you know what I mean... more a pain in the *** than any thing.... I changed my civic ones... was a cinch... my friend gave me the bosch plugs but I was like... "have you seen where the plugs are?".... did you guys use a ratchet with a joint on it?