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Old January 10th 06, 03:25 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer, how do you get the center plug in & out on
the driver side??? HELP... if I get the socket on the plug, but can not
get the wrench on it.

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Old January 10th 06, 03:28 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Go thru the fender well above the tire with a long extension, it's a PIA.
"bluemarble" > wrote in message
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>I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer, how do you get the center plug in & out on
> the driver side??? HELP... if I get the socket on the plug, but can not
> get the wrench on it.
>
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Old January 10th 06, 04:45 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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bluemarble wrote:

> I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer, how do you get the center plug in & out on
> the driver side??? HELP... if I get the socket on the plug, but can not
> get the wrench on it.


Almost any transverse-mount "V" engine is going to be a PITA to
change plugs. Sometimes you can reach a plug easier from under
the car. I've got a Subaru now with a distributorless ignition
for a horizontally opposed engine. That's going to require the
removal of several parts, including the washer fluid resevoir to
get access to the coil packs and plugs.

I liked my two Acura Integras. The biggest pain was removing
the cover over the wires.
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Old January 10th 06, 06:43 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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If you remove the tire first and put it on a jack stand it makes it
even easier. But yes, going through the fender well is the best way.

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Shep wrote:
> Go thru the fender well above the tire with a long extension, it's a PIA.
> "bluemarble" > wrote in message
> lkaboutautos.com...
> >I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer, how do you get the center plug in & out on
> > the driver side??? HELP... if I get the socket on the plug, but can not
> > get the wrench on it.
> >
> >

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Old January 10th 06, 06:51 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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As well as going through the wheel well; Break the porcelain end off; this
will allow a socket in. Be creative; use a wrench on the end of the spark
plug socket to break it loose. Other tricks too, but getting it out is
always the hardest



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"bluemarble" > wrote in message
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>I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer, how do you get the center plug in & out on
> the driver side??? HELP... if I get the socket on the plug, but can not
> get the wrench on it.
>



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Old January 10th 06, 06:57 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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y_p_w > wrote:


> bluemarble wrote:


> > I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer, how do you get the center plug in & out on
> > the driver side??? HELP... if I get the socket on the plug, but can not
> > get the wrench on it.


> Almost any transverse-mount "V" engine is going to be a PITA to
> change plugs. Sometimes you can reach a plug easier from under
> the car. I've got a Subaru now with a distributorless ignition
> for a horizontally opposed engine. That's going to require the
> removal of several parts, including the washer fluid resevoir to
> get access to the coil packs and plugs.


> I liked my two Acura Integras. The biggest pain was removing
> the cover over the wires.



An S-10 Blazer does not have a transverse mounted engine. You go in through the
wheel well to get that plug out. Or, a longer than stock spark plug socket with
an open end wrench usually works too.
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Old January 10th 06, 03:45 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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"bluemarble" > wrote:

> I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer, how do you get the center plug in & out on
> the driver side??? HELP... if I get the socket on the plug, but can not
> get the wrench on it.


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Old January 10th 06, 09:24 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Edward Strauss wrote:
> y_p_w > wrote:
>
>
> > bluemarble wrote:

>
> > > I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer, how do you get the center plug in & out on
> > > the driver side??? HELP... if I get the socket on the plug, but can not
> > > get the wrench on it.

>
> > Almost any transverse-mount "V" engine is going to be a PITA to
> > change plugs. Sometimes you can reach a plug easier from under
> > the car. I've got a Subaru now with a distributorless ignition
> > for a horizontally opposed engine. That's going to require the
> > removal of several parts, including the washer fluid resevoir to
> > get access to the coil packs and plugs.

>
> > I liked my two Acura Integras. The biggest pain was removing
> > the cover over the wires.

>
>
> An S-10 Blazer does not have a transverse mounted engine. You go in through the
> wheel well to get that plug out. Or, a longer than stock spark plug socket with
> an open end wrench usually works too.


Wasn't sure. Is it an inline-6? I seem to recall some GM trucks still
use an inline-6.

The 3800 Series II in my dad's Buick looks to be a real pain.

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Old January 10th 06, 11:37 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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xblazinlv > wrote in article
. com>...
> If you remove the tire first and put it on a jack stand it makes it
> even easier. But yes, going through the fender well is the best way.
>


Given Mike's past performances here, can you trust this advice?????

Oh well, he got to SPAM his forum address again, so all is not lost.........
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Old January 11th 06, 12:27 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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* wrote:
> xblazinlv > wrote in article
> . com>...
> > If you remove the tire first and put it on a jack stand it makes it
> > even easier. But yes, going through the fender well is the best way.
> >

>
> Given Mike's past performances here, can you trust this advice?????
>
> Oh well, he got to SPAM his forum address again, so all is not lost.........


Looks like he was right this time mr. peckerweed.

 




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