Spark-plug change in a 1994 (Duraspark) 4cy

[dschmitt5.0]

Does anyone have any so called tricks or better way to change the plugs. I was looking at it yesterday and looked to me the easiest way was to just take off the intake. that way i have better access to the plugs that are "KINDA" under there. If anyone has a better way please let me know. I would like to stay away from 18 swivel sockets connected together, just to try and get one plug. Thanks to anyone for the help in advance.

 

[jfkansas]

If you can get it with "18" swivel sockets it is better than pulling the intake, imo... My friend did my 94 2.3L, he cussed a little but got er done. I think the rear one he ended up chaining 2-3 swivels.

 

[scotts90ranger]

the rear one, a mix of a 8" and 3" extension puts the ratchet at just the right spot to be between the wiper motor and intake manifold, to get #3 out I believe you should be able to put the extensions between the two intake tracts.

 

[dschmitt5.0]

Well fellas i appreciate the help. I will post back after i cuss and get this fiasco done.

 

[dorman68]

I have done this job twice, the first time I did it without removing the intake manifold, what a pain that was. The second time I just removed the intake, it made things much easier, I wish I had removed the intake the first time.

 

[Cacher]

You can use a 3/8" ratchet with swivel spark plug socket, and various extensions, to do them all without removing the intake. I have been doing it for years. Just be careful pulling plug wires. I never pull htem off without my MAC plug wire puller, as they b reak easy being way down in there.