Oh...well not that it matters, but i used my swivel head, fine tooth snapon ratchet, with wiggle snap on plug socket on the back ones, and my 12 inch matco ratchet and snap on wiggle plug socket for the rest.

King you might want to get some better tools.

Dustin

EDIT: Roger is talking about a header extension. It slides over the plug allowing for a wrench to be used to break them loose. I have used one on some older trucks with headers, but not on mine since it still has stock mani's.

 

changing the plugs is a piece of cake. The hardest part with headers is getting the #7 plug started when putting it back in....it's best achieved from the underside. Torque spec on the spark plugs is only 12 or 13 lb ft if I remember correctly...basically just snug and then 1/4th of a turn. Anti seize too.

 

Geez michael, with as many times as you've changed headers, changing spark plugs should be EASY for you..........

 

You're welcome

They all looked great with only minor wear after ~1 year! Nice color too.
A dab of anti-seize on the threads and the boots. I had no problems getting them started. I tightened to snug and then a little extra for good luck

 

Completely agree.. that #7 is a pain in the ****.

 

damn i kick on the air compressor and break out my air tools.
just a click and a twist then squeeze the handel and it just comes right out.
replace is just as easy, stick the plug in to some 3/8 fuel line, stick in the hole,
and turn, tighten up and pop on my wire.

 

the back 2 are the only ones that ever give me trouble even at that , it doesnt take me too long to change a set of plugs

 

mines stock = EASY

 

if they weren't so tight then it would have been a simple task but with the condenser, the steering shaft (i had to turn it so the nut wouldn't prevent the ratchet from fitting) the wiring harness was blocking #1 and some sensor wire i had to disconnect to get to it.

 

Where you using a normal socket or a plug socket with a wiggle joint?

Dustin