I need help with spark plugs

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StangGT96

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• Jul 17, 2004

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Hi!. I'm new here to the forum. I feel so stupid asking this question but here it goes: How in the hell do you guys install your spark plugs?? I'm very mechanically inclined (I used to work at a performance shop so dont make fun off me ) I'm used to Honda's and such but damn that thing is so crowded, and I thought it was going to be a piece of cake, but I only got to put three in off the eight . Well my car is a 1996 Mustang GT 4.6L SOHC, do you guys take off the fuel rails or what? Thanx for your help.

 

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Roger_4.6_96

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• Jul 17, 2004

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you dont need to take off your fuel rails just need a swivel

 

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68 & 00 GT

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• Jul 17, 2004

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be sure not to overtighten the plugs when reinstalling them. Our heads have shallow, soft threads, and will easily strip out = new head. Do not tighten them more than 1/8 turn w/ a ratchet after getting them finger tight, and use spark plug antiseize on the threads of them new plugs. The rest is easy

 

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StangGT96

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Well I got my first problem. After buying the swivel spark plug socket, I've noticed that the spark plug wires were kinda cracked, because there so old, anyways as I try to pull them off them spark plug, I ended tearing the tube that reaches into the spark plug My car feels like ****, and idles like **** gives a check engine light this sucks big balls. Anybody knows how much are spark plug wires??

 

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purplestang96gt

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• Jul 17, 2004

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ive seen 60$ for a basic set at autozone correct me if im wrong

 

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trickfull25tx

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• Jul 18, 2004

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i just bought mine cheap set at autozone for 40 for my 98

Chris

 

MyEarsHurt

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I bought a set of 8 spark plugs and a set of plug wires from murrays auto store for like $100. The only spark plug that gave me a ton of trouble was cylinder number three, closest to the passenger side dash, that was a major pain, all you need is a swivel socket and a 10 inch extension, hope that helps.