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Changing Spark Plug On Cylinder 8
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Joined: Jul 2012
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I used a 1-inch 3/8" extension with the Spark plug socket and a normal 3/8" Ratchet for the #8 Plug. Laid across the engine and pieced the 3 together because you can't just snake it in there.
1. Put socket on plug(mostly by feel, you can't see it)
2. add 1-inch extension to socket.
3. slide ratchet in and remove.
I didn't try a swivel, was too afraid to tweak something.
I had a harder time getting the boot off the plug itself. No room to gain torque with your hands. Twist it off worked best.
1. Put socket on plug(mostly by feel, you can't see it)
2. add 1-inch extension to socket.
3. slide ratchet in and remove.
I didn't try a swivel, was too afraid to tweak something.
I had a harder time getting the boot off the plug itself. No room to gain torque with your hands. Twist it off worked best.
To pull the boot off, I have a pair of tongs used to pull spark plug wires, it greatly helped.
I wish the armchair quarterbacks would not make suggestions unless they have already tried their suggestions.
Your's worked! Jim
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Joined: Dec 2018
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When my daughter's '98 Pathfinder needed new plugs, I read on the Nissan boards how tough the #6 plug was to change. Quite a few folks just changed out the 5 easier to access plugs. Some removed the hood. Anyway, I used a mirror, 2 short extensions, had to use my left hand to seat the socket onto the plug. Took me about 45 minutes, laying across the engine on a towel.
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