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Old 11-01-2009, 05:14 PM
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Default Replacing spark plugs in my 96 GT?
Do I have to pull the fuel injector rail to replace the plugs or is there a trick? Seems like you can't go straight in because the rail's in the way???
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Old 11-01-2009, 05:31 PM
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When i did mine on my 96gt I used a set of swivel spark plug sockets. http://www.toolfetch.com/Category/Ha...ts/SK33302.htm Most auto parts stores sell them.
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Old 11-01-2009, 06:01 PM
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Sounds good. I tried adding a swivel to the spark plug socket I had but there wasn't wnough room to make the socket turn properly.
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Old 11-01-2009, 07:03 PM
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Hmm, I never had a problem using an extension and a ratchet......
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Old 11-01-2009, 08:11 PM
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JC - Not sure how you got it by the fuel rail. That sits directly over the top of the spark plug holes which are straight up and down, not angled.
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Old 11-01-2009, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bucknbass
JC - Not sure how you got it by the fuel rail. That sits directly over the top of the spark plug holes which are straight up and down, not angled.
Not on mine they weren't, the rails were further inside than the spark plug holes. I don't get it, I had no clearance issues.
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Old 11-01-2009, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JC316
Not on mine they weren't, the rails were further inside than the spark plug holes. I don't get it, I had no clearance issues.
+1, I didnt have a problem using rachet and extension.
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Old 11-01-2009, 10:09 PM
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That's crazy, my rails are directly on top of the holes. They're a few inches above them but directly on top. Very strange!
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Originally Posted by bucknbass
That's crazy, my rails are directly on top of the holes. They're a few inches above them but directly on top. Very strange!
Almost like you have an aftermarket rail or intake. Mine was all stock and the rails sat directly on top of the fuel injectors.
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Old 11-02-2009, 10:19 AM
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JC's right. On a stock NPI setup the fuel rail is not in the way when doing plugs. I've heard different with PI GT's, though. Post a picture, you may have a different intake or fuel rail.
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