Chevy S10 Spark Plugs

kvd1

Hello,
I'm driving a 96 Chevy S10 Pickup. Lately I have had the problem that I have a lack of power. Has anybody else had this problem before?
When trying to replace the spark plugs (they needed it) I encountered the following problem:
It is impossible for me to reach the middle spark plug on the driver's (LH) side. The steering column/rod is in the way. Are you supposed to remove this first? Or are there any special tools required? Who can help me with this?

slickracer

I changed plugs in my 1995 4.3 Sonoma and I can tell you this; it took me longer to change #3 than it did the other 5 put together. When my 99 needs plugs I will gladly pay the dealer to do it.

kvd1

Can you tell me how you finally managed to do it?

adc100

cyl engines. Once you master these (back three plugs) that plug you are talking about will fall out. Seriously can't you use a ratchet with a swivel head and just a long enough extension to get under the column?? All you need is one tug to break it loose and a little WD40 to allow it to spin out by hand. I guess you have to see it to believe it?? Once you break it loose you can use a piece of rubber tubing to turn it out (over the porcelain)

s10er

I have a 91 S104X4, w/ 4.3 (and lots of miles- 146k). Regarding the sparkplugs on the 4.3, the second and third one back on drivers side are tricky, but here is how I have done it. I use two ratchet extentions with a swivel to go thru from the wheel well. Lift mud flap in wheelwell, and looking thru go underneath the stearing column and it will work. It isn't the easiest, but hey, just think of the hotrodders that stuff 350's in the S10's engine compartment:-)

jgmilberg

Put the socket onto the plug and get a whench that fits the hex end of the socket where the rachet hooks up, bust the plug loose and spin the socket out by hand. Reverse the order to install. You MUST have an actual spark plug socket for this to work as a regular 5/8" socket does not have the hex end on it to use the wrench on.