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#3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 1:30:12 PM

jordan0316

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What is the easiest way to get this SOB out? the damn steering coloumn is in the way and I cant get my sparkplug socket on, I can get a 5/8" deep socket on but there isn't enough room to get the ratchet on

. '04 2dr 2wd if that matters.

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 4:51:54 PM

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I just created a DIY article on this. It is a conglomeration of a lot of quotes from various users and should get you the information you need!

2nd Gen #3 Sparkplug Removal

Hope this helps!

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 5:06:37 PM

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Kyle you thought of me and my post, I feel special!! LOL Ok now seriously on a 2wd it is the easiest way to do it by dropping the steering box down off the frame, takes a few seconds with the 3 bolts then it drops enough to use a socket and extension through the wheel well to get the pesky #3 out!!!

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 7:45:29 PM

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OK, I got that stupid #3 out and replaced. Now when I start it up it sputters ALOT. I checked all the wires and made sure they were all seeted properly and that I pluged them in correctly (1 to 1, 2 to 2, etc) One plug wasn't fully seated and afeter I seeted it properly and restarted the engine it got worse. What did I do?!?!?

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 7:48:05 PM

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I have just recently completed a tune up on my 97 Blazer 6 cyl vortex. I removed the shaft in about 10 minutes.. It was very simple.. Here's a link to show you how in pictures.
Have Fun! http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f107/how-to-change-the-pita-3-spark-plug-224471/

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 8:01:37 PM

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are there sparks around any of the boots??? If not you got a wire crossed!!!!!! Did you gap the plugs???

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 8:07:23 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: 2002XTREME

are there sparks around any of the boots??? If not you got a wire crossed!!!!!! Did you gap the plugs???

The wires are not crossed I checked and quadrouple checked them, I did not gap the plugs because on the box it said in bold caps "DO NOT GAP NOT ADJUSTABLE"

EDIT: these are the plugs I used: http://www.boschautoparts.com/Products/SparkPlugs/Platinum2.htm

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 8:20:23 PM

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I stayed with the AC Delco Platinum Plugs... and I did adjust the gaps on them to be .045 ... I can't speak for Bosch Plugs.... Heres my parts list I recently used:

                                                               AC Delco Platinum plugs          $45.04
                                                                AC Delco Ignition Wire kit        $119.35
                                                                 AC Delco Distributor Cap         $34.68
                                                               AC Delco Rotor                      $11.17
                                                               AC Delco Air Filter                  $17.57
                                                                 Standard Ignition Coil              $60.78
                                                                EGR Gasket                           $1.97
                                       &nbs

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 8:31:00 PM

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well, tow truck is comming in the morning, guess it's going to the shop.

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/7/2008 8:44:45 PM

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Did you mess with the rotor at all?? Like its position??? I wouldn't have used those plugs, no matter what they say about them being better, there not the only better choice is going from a copper plug to a platnium!!

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/20/2008 8:38:43 PM

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Use an open wrench instead of the rachet. That's what i use.

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RE: #3 spark plug - 3/20/2008 9:28:55 PM

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quote:

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Use an open wrench instead of the rachet. That's what i use.

Yea, take is the easiest IMHO. You may of cracked the plug installing it. I agree I run Bosch Plugs in everything but our 1997 Blazer 4x4. I run AC Delco Platinum Plugs.

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