Spark Plug Change Tricks?

[FrgMstr]

Anyone got insight on tricks to get to the two back spark plugs for a change? Any special tool to get back there, or tips? My big ham fists can hardly get hold of the plug wires back there, much less the plugs.

Last time I did this I was putting headers on, so not much of a big deal then.

[IndyRon]

3/8" ratchet with a pivoting head was a necessity for me on those as well as a 3" wobble extension. I used a standard 6pt deepwell socket also because the spark plug sockets don't give you any play. No matter what, they suck though, especially the PS.

[98intrigue]

The same as above, but I used a 6" extension.

Spark plug socket - universal joint - 6" extension - 3/8" ratchet

[Nine Ball]

I use a swivel-head ratchet, along with either a 2" or 1" extension, depending on which plug. The swivel head ratchet makes things a lot easier.

[Steve M]

I just use a variety of extensions and ratchets until I get a combo that's just right for those tight ones. I got used to changing spark plugs on an LS1 F-body, so I had a pretty good variety of tools...the Viper was a breeze compared to that.

[Big Miata]

Be happy your not working on a boxster or 911. You need a double swivel for those things unless you drop the motor. Cant to that on the water cools as easy as the old air cooled.

[FLATOUT]

I just use a variety of extensions and ratchets until I get a combo that's just right for those tight ones. I got used to changing spark plugs on an LS1 F-body, so I had a pretty good variety of tools...the Viper was a breeze compared to that.

Exactly those were the suck. If you could get quick at those everything else was a breeze.

[Rocket]

Anybody else besides me remove that airbox on the passenger side to make the rear two plugs much easier to get to?

I also use a bit of duct tape to hold the perfect combination of sockets, swivels, extensions together.

Last important ingredient - a cold frosty beverage to celebrate getting that PIA job done.

[FrgMstr]

Anybody else besides me remove that airbox on the passenger side to make the rear two plugs much easier to get to?

I also use a bit of duct tape to hold the perfect combination of sockets, swivels, extensions together.

Last important ingredient - a cold frosty beverage to celebrate getting that PIA job done.

Just about to get to this and a cold frosty beverage will absolutely be in the plans.

It is days like these that I am glad I have ceiling fans in the garage.