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Getting to the pas side spark plugs.

Anyone have any tips to get to them on a 87 3.8?  I can get the front plug but can't reach the 2 last ones at all :flame:. Also while I'm in there is there anything I can throw out the window? Other than smog stuff.
Thank You
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Getting to the pas side spark plugs.

Reply #1 –
some good swivel or wobble sockets might help....they're just a PITA, nothing will make it any easier to replace them, short of pulling the engine..lol
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #2 –
you cant throw out the smog stuff....  you live in California..... Remember???

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Reply #3 –
swivel and a couple extensions. My hands are huge, and I never had a problem in 22 years
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Reply #4 –
Quote from: 88turbo;386911
you cant throw out the smog stuff....  you live in California..... Remember???

I think he forgot...
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #5 –
Guess I phrased it weird, I mean that I know I can't throw out the smog stuff Damm Hippies lol.
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Reply #6 –
Well I pulled out the entire AC system so I can do spark plugs in about 5 minutes :p Hell I have literally changed a pair of exhaust manifolds in 15 minutes on my engine. But you'll probably want to keep your AC. Because, as previously stated, you live in CA :giggle:
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2012 F-150 3.7L
2011 Mustang 3.7L

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Reply #7 –
I'm not even sure my a/c works... been cold here for some time. I think i tried it a few days ago and it blew hot engine heat in my face.
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