changing plugs right now. HUMANLY IMPOSSIBLE

[cassie]

I have a 98 and i find it humanly impossible to change a couple of the plugs on the passenger side. i got cyl #6 but thas it on that side. SEIROULY I'm usuing a ratchet w/a spark plug socket and i can't seem to get the handle onto the socket bc ther is always something in the way?!?:!

wtf

[CARdiac]

My understanding, and since I have a 3.4, with it's own challenges, I can only answer from reading other posts; you need to come from below on the last 2 cyls.

[awesomeame]

didn't we JUST cover this here?

http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...c&f=1&t=011112

keep workin' on it, chill out have a beer & be patient. you'll get it figured out soon enough [img]smile.gif[/img]

--matt

[MustangEater8251]

maybe try some vice grips? I here alot of peopel have the same problem as you, and I figure, a socket extender just the socket with a pari fo vice grips might take care of it.

But then again I haven't done plugs on a 3.8L

[hockeyman]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by cassie:
I'm usuing a ratchet w/a spark plug socket and i can't seem to get the handle onto the socket bc ther is always something in the way?!?:!<hr></blockquote>

Relax, there's a somewhat simple solution here.
Does your spark plug socket have a hex end on it? If it does, then install the socket on the spark plug, and use a wrench on the end of it. When I was doing my plugs, my socket and ratchet wouldn't fit together into the tight a$$ space GM gave us. The wrench-n-socket worked wonders!!

If you don't have a hex end on your socket, buy one. It will remove the plugs alot more easily for you. ;)

-Marc

[ka50]

Ahhh... the joys of tubular manifolds ;)

[Blazzin Joe]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by ka50:
Ahhh... the joys of tubular manifolds ;) <hr></blockquote>


:werd: i can do my plugs in 30 minutes just taking my sweet ole time...

[cassie]

okay guys I finally finished. took me 6 hours....but its done. Damn 98 3.8 what was GM thinking?????

anywyas. I have burnt fingertips and 3 cuts, and there is grease still embedded in my right hand. I'm gonna look REAL CUTE cuttin someone's hair @ school tomorrow. what ev a

thanks for all the advice!

oh yea, did I mention that I had rust in my eye and had to get it removed!

[Jdawg]

change the plugs from under the car. They are easier to get to. Hope it helps.

[camaro_speedemon]

The rear passenger side, I think it maybe #6 I don't remember, but I had to get to it from under the car.

[hockeyman]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by cassie:
anywyas. I have burnt fingertips and 3 cuts, and there is grease still embedded in my right hand. I'm gonna look REAL CUTE cuttin someone's hair @ school tomorrow. what ev a
oh yea, did I mention that I had rust in my eye and had to get it removed!<hr></blockquote>

hahaha, now you look like a mechanic! Make sure you write a thank you letter to GM, they sure design some complicated sh*t!

-Marc

[malice10985]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by cassie:
okay guys I finally finished. took me 6 hours....but its done. Damn 98 3.8 what was GM thinking?????

anywyas. I have burnt fingertips and 3 cuts, and there is grease still embedded in my right hand. I'm gonna look REAL CUTE cuttin someone's hair @ school tomorrow. what ev a

thanks for all the advice!

oh yea, did I mention that I had rust in my eye and had to get it removed!<hr></blockquote>

That is what males call "fun"

[fenderman]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by hockeyman:


hahaha, now you look like a mechanic! Make sure you write a thank you letter to GM, they sure design some complicated sh*t!

-Marc<hr></blockquote>

So do Ford and Chrysler, etc. Changing the serpentine belt on my Contour was next to impossible especially with the car hot. I still have scars from burns that I've gotten while trying to change it with the car hot. Even using the special serpentine belt tool there was barely enough space between the fender well and the tensioner to work it inside the 3/8 square hole. Every car has its prized quirk when it comes to maintenance. I think the Camaro's has to be the spark plugs.