Spark plug question

[chad]

How hard is it to change the spark plugs on the X
I have done tune-up's on a honda and its quiet easy
I read a few post about a certain plug
is it that bad?

[onewaysoldier]

1-5 are easy.
#6 - not so much. 

You'll need a couple of long extensions and a couple universals to make it work. 
If you do manage to get the old one out and new one in you'll have a fun time putting the plug wires back on.

My advise...  Go for it. :-) I did.

[fleury123]

aside from the bloody knuckles it can be done as OWS stated. I aksed around and the proper way for a mechanic is to remove the plenum. Not an easy task for the driveway wrench turner like me.
 
 I recommend additionally do the iridium tips as to not have to repeat the process for 100K

[onewaysoldier]

I recommend additionally do the iridium tips as to not have to repeat the process for 100K

I agree. I'm running the iridium plugs.  Not sure if it's giving more power.

[Bobby B.]

Patience is key; do this project when you have ample time. 

If you don't have a variety of extensions, swing by Sears.  They often have a multi-pack of them on sale and it'll give them all to you at once.  Use some compressed air to blow crud away from the plugs before getting started.

I actually thought the #6 plug was easier than the #4 plug on the SC motor.

I found it easier to use my left hand to get the socket in there. Reason being because if you hold the top of the plug by the tips of your fingers and drop your hand down, the threads automatically point it down and angled down kind of where it needs to go (if you're kneeling over the engine facing the firewall). With your right hand, it ends up pointing away from where it needs to go. I'm left handed, though, so it ended up being more natural for me.

I knelt down over the engine facing the firewall, looked down at the back of the engine and fed the plug between a Y-shaped section of wiring loom. A few other things that helped: using a one-inch extension in the socket before adding any other swivels, extensions, etc.; and wiping a touch of antisieze on the plug's porcelain section so that once you finally tighten it in there and go to pull the socket off, it doesn't get stuck leaving you with a bunch of extensions and no socket.

Hope this helps.

[onewaysoldier]

Patience is key; do this project when you have ample time. 

"...Use some compressed air to blow crud away from the plugs before getting started....

...A few other things that helped: using a one-inch extension in the socket before adding any other swivels, extensions, etc.; and wiping a touch of antisieze on the plug's porcelain section so that once you finally tighten it in there and go to pull the socket off, it doesn't get stuck leaving you with a bunch of extensions and no socket....

Amen on both of those points!!!

It took me about an hour and a half and I had a buddy helping me out.

Be careful when removing the plug wire too.  i ripped the rubber coating on one of the wires when pulling them off with with needle nose pliers.

[chad]

Well I got my sparkplugs, cap rotor and wires and a fuel filter (aleadu did the oil change and cleaned the K&N filter. I was hoping to pick up some extensions and universals at Sears but no luck, all out.
Might have to go husky if I want to get it done this weekend.

[onewaysoldier]

The Lowe's Cobalt tools are pretty decent too if you're trying to find something.

[4x4forfun]

Just make sure you spin the new plugs in by hand first so you don't cross thread them and cause yourself a lot of grief. Also pick up an inspection mirror so you can get a good view of the #6 plug and see what you are up against.