Changing plugs

Teacher · 05-02-2002, 08:03 PM

Okay, guys, don't call me crazy. Can anyone tell me an easy way to get to the plugs on the right side of this '86 5.0 EFI? How much stuff do I need to get out of the way before I can get to the back plugs? Somebody tell me there is a cool way to do this with little or no problems.
Thanks, Teacher

cyberstang5.0 · 05-03-2002, 07:35 AM

Well, I am sure you have a similar setup as I do.... I had to remove the cold air intake, and the hoses to the smog pump. With a little bit of work, and determiniation. You can get it

If you thing it's hard to chage out plugs, you should try headers

Maroon 5.0 LX · 05-03-2002, 10:26 AM

It also helps to have double-jointed wrists.... LOL

I put Bosch Platinums in mine at 15k, so I wouldn't have to change them so often.

Those were the Brand plugs GM used in the Corvetts. They were so hard to get to, they wanted plugs that would last 100k miles.

Mr 5 0 · 05-03-2002, 10:46 AM

Teacher:

All of the above is (sadly) true.

To get at the right-bank plugs you have to remove the air intake hose and it helps a lot to remove the air injector hoses, which are just a screw-clamp and not too difficult to get at.

Once those are removed, the plugs are fairly easy to get but sometimes a flexible socket adapter helps.

Always work on a cold engine (duh) and because of the right-side plug-reaching hassle, I do that side first because the other side is easy with almost no obstructions and takes about five to ten minutes to complete, allowing me to finish the job on a positive note.

FYI: I change plugs about every 12-15,000 miles.

Teacher · 05-03-2002, 06:10 PM

Thanks guys. Those plats don't sound like a bad idea.
Teacher

05-02-2002, 08:03 PM	#1
Teacher Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 9	Changing plugs Okay, guys, don't call me crazy. Can anyone tell me an easy way to get to the plugs on the right side of this '86 5.0 EFI? How much stuff do I need to get out of the way before I can get to the back plugs? Somebody tell me there is a cool way to do this with little or no problems. Thanks, Teacher

05-03-2002, 10:26 AM	#3
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	It also helps to have double-jointed wrists.... LOL I put Bosch Platinums in mine at 15k, so I wouldn't have to change them so often. Those were the Brand plugs GM used in the Corvetts. They were so hard to get to, they wanted plugs that would last 100k miles. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

05-03-2002, 10:46 AM	#4
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Pesky plugs Teacher: All of the above is (sadly) true. To get at the right-bank plugs you have to remove the air intake hose and it helps a lot to remove the air injector hoses, which are just a screw-clamp and not too difficult to get at. Once those are removed, the plugs are fairly easy to get but sometimes a flexible socket adapter helps. Always work on a cold engine (duh) and because of the right-side plug-reaching hassle, I do that side first because the other side is easy with almost no obstructions and takes about five to ten minutes to complete, allowing me to finish the job on a positive note. FYI: I change plugs about every 12-15,000 miles.

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05-03-2002, 07:35 AM	#2
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Well, I am sure you have a similar setup as I do.... I had to remove the cold air intake, and the hoses to the smog pump. With a little bit of work, and determiniation. You can get it If you thing it's hard to chage out plugs, you should try headers

05-03-2002, 06:10 PM	#5
Teacher Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 9	Thanks guys. Those plats don't sound like a bad idea. Teacher