Plugs

mustang1549 · 02-27-2006, 02:01 PM

how hard is it to change plugs in a 2004 GT. looks like i have to remove the fuel rail. anyone got any suggestions?

uvbnhad · 02-27-2006, 02:04 PM

You don't have to remove the fuel rails. It's a lot simpler than you think. Takes a 1/4" ratchet and either a 8MM or a 10MM. Unplug each coil pack and then pull them off. They are flexible enough to pull out. Then get a 3/8" ratchet with a spark plug socket and a 6" extension and you can get right on them.

mustang1549 · 02-27-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by uvbnhad

You don't have to remove the fuel rails. It's a lot simpler than you think. Takes a 1/4" ratchet and either a 8MM or a 10MM. Unplug each coil pack and then pull them off. They are flexible enough to pull out. Then get a 3/8" ratchet with a spark plug socket and a 6" extension and you can get right on them.

thanks for the info. thought i would find out before i messed up something.

uvbnhad · 02-27-2006, 02:08 PM

It looks a lot more complicated than it is because of the location but I think these plugs are easier to change than the 5.0s. Just be careful not to let any dirt drop down in there. That sucks.

Italian LX · 02-27-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by uvbnhad

. . . I think these plugs are easier to change than the 5.0s.

Nah... we don't have to use any tools to remove the plug wires -- and we don't need any extensions to get to the plugs. :P

DSkeet · 02-27-2006, 03:34 PM

It isn't that bad, last week I checked all of mine because I have had the imfamous "ticking" sound on my '02 GT. Wanted to make sure I didn't have a plug popped out or on its way to being popped out.

02-27-2006, 02:01 PM	#1
mustang1549 Friends Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: FOB Sharana, Afghanistan Posts: 1,601	Plugs how hard is it to change plugs in a 2004 GT. looks like i have to remove the fuel rail. anyone got any suggestions?

02-27-2006, 02:04 PM	#2
uvbnhad Friends Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: McCalla Posts: 1,241	Re: Plugs You don't have to remove the fuel rails. It's a lot simpler than you think. Takes a 1/4" ratchet and either a 8MM or a 10MM. Unplug each coil pack and then pull them off. They are flexible enough to pull out. Then get a 3/8" ratchet with a spark plug socket and a 6" extension and you can get right on them. __________________ Marc

02-27-2006, 02:08 PM	#4
uvbnhad Friends Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: McCalla Posts: 1,241	Re: Plugs It looks a lot more complicated than it is because of the location but I think these plugs are easier to change than the 5.0s. Just be careful not to let any dirt drop down in there. That sucks. __________________ Marc

02-27-2006, 03:34 PM	#6
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Re: Plugs It isn't that bad, last week I checked all of mine because I have had the imfamous "ticking" sound on my '02 GT. Wanted to make sure I didn't have a plug popped out or on its way to being popped out. __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--