easy way to remove #1 spark plug anyone??

weakyota91 · 05-03-2007, 09:18 PM

any one who has even ever looked at there spark plugs know that number five cylinder spark plug is a PIA to get to. (thats passenger side closest to firewall) anyone have a special trick to getting to that. easiest way i have found is swivel and lots of extension. let me know if u know different thanks

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

KTMR1der03 · 05-03-2007, 09:23 PM

Its been a while for me, but swivel extension was the only way I could do it, verrrry hard to see in there. Just guide the socket with your hands and poke at it until its around the plug. Real pain.

SpeedyJ · 05-03-2007, 11:38 PM

Yeah it sucks. I think I eventually came up from the bottom on my friends 4Runner with a swivel and two extensions on either end of it. Spin slow and easy until you feel it catch nicely, aka careful not to crossthread it and strip the threads.

thook · 05-03-2007, 11:49 PM

Spend some money....get a bionic arm. Titanium is the rage.

ChickenLover · 05-03-2007, 11:54 PM

Remove your charcoal cannister.. Put a couple of extensions together and you'll have a straight shot at it.

thook · 05-03-2007, 11:56 PM

And hold your mouth like Hillary.

Marc · 05-04-2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickenLover

Remove your charcoal cannister.. Put a couple of extensions together and you'll have a straight shot at it.

That's the secret.

GM TURBO · 05-04-2007, 07:18 AM

Try sticking your tongue in the right corner of your mouth while using your left hand to turn the socket...

Are you pulling it out - or putting it back in?

I actually used a shorter extension and a ratchet - broke it loose and then spun it off by hand. Putting it back in - insert the spark plug in the socket (mine has a rubber o-ring to hold plugs in place) and thread in by hand. Only using the ratchet/extension for the last few turns.

Bumpin' Yota · 05-04-2007, 07:26 AM

gm turbo nailed it.

I use the sparkplug socket, a short exension, and a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter. The get a 1/2" ratchet and bust it loose, remove ratchet and unscrew it the rest of the way by hand. Installation is reverse order.

And yes it will all be under the vacuum line mess...

Doing it this way a plug change takes 20 to 30 minutes total.

Oh and occasionally swear, even if you have nothing to swear about, it apeases the busted knuckle gods....lol

thook · 05-04-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM TURBO

I actually used a shorter extension and a ratchet - broke it loose and then spun it off by hand. Putting it back in - insert the spark plug in the socket (mine has a rubber o-ring to hold plugs in place) and thread in by hand. Only using the ratchet/extension for the last few turns.

That's the way I've come to do it, too. Along with a few grunts for effect.

BTW, I have it on good authority bleeding on your motor is a sacred act.

hosh · 05-04-2007, 11:58 AM

:

thook · 05-04-2007, 12:13 PM

05-03-2007, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
SpeedyJ Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo/Palo Alto Posts: 80	Yeah it sucks. I think I eventually came up from the bottom on my friends 4Runner with a swivel and two extensions on either end of it. Spin slow and easy until you feel it catch nicely, aka careful not to crossthread it and strip the threads. __________________ 1998 4Runner 3.4L V6 5speed

05-03-2007, 11:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChickenLover Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NV Posts: 2,583	Remove your charcoal cannister.. Put a couple of extensions together and you'll have a straight shot at it. __________________ 95 4Runner, 3VZE , 141k, 4WD, Auto. (Head gaskets replaced at 106k)

05-04-2007, 07:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
GM TURBO Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 91	Try sticking your tongue in the right corner of your mouth while using your left hand to turn the socket... Are you pulling it out - or putting it back in? I actually used a shorter extension and a ratchet - broke it loose and then spun it off by hand. Putting it back in - insert the spark plug in the socket (mine has a rubber o-ring to hold plugs in place) and thread in by hand. Only using the ratchet/extension for the last few turns. __________________ 1993 4Runner SR5 2WD 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD

05-04-2007, 07:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bumpin' Yota Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 3,673	gm turbo nailed it. I use the sparkplug socket, a short exension, and a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter. The get a 1/2" ratchet and bust it loose, remove ratchet and unscrew it the rest of the way by hand. Installation is reverse order. And yes it will all be under the vacuum line mess... Doing it this way a plug change takes 20 to 30 minutes total. Oh and occasionally swear, even if you have nothing to swear about, it apeases the busted knuckle gods....lol __________________ 3vze, 4x4, sr5, 90, auto, LSD 2x dB Drag World Finalist 2003 Nopi Nat. Street B champ 2004 SBN Street C champ 2004 SBN Advncd NW Champ 2004 Former WR Holder in NW. SPL: 159.8db @ 42hz In loving memory of Jamie Riggs 5/15/85 - 10/8/04 Last edited by Bumpin' Yota; 05-04-2007 at 07:28 AM.

05-04-2007, 11:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
hosh Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: skiatook ok Posts: 252	: __________________ 95' 4runner #2 70' FJ40 My new toy

05-03-2007, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
KTMR1der03 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beaverton, Oregon. Posts: 117	Its been a while for me, but swivel extension was the only way I could do it, verrrry hard to see in there. Just guide the socket with your hands and poke at it until its around the plug. Real pain.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Spark Plug Issue	YotaFun	General Electrical & Lighting Related Topics	9	01-09-2007 12:07 PM
Coil on plug spark plug boots. Does anyone make just the boots?!	JamesD	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	3	07-19-2006 09:10 AM
How to remove the brass plug in the boost port?	sexgun	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	1	10-21-2003 09:19 PM
spark plug	livelarg	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	2	06-26-2003 07:50 PM
Spark Plug Gap	SLC Punk	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	1	02-28-2003 08:04 AM

05-04-2007, 12:13 PM
Yotatech 4WD Truck Paid Advertisement