Another 300XS spark plug question.

[ALE]

I popped the hood to replace the plugs and was surprised at how difficult they were to get at. The last time I changed plugs was on my old 2.5s, and we know how easy they are to get at. Is there a special tool to remove them or do I just use the usual sockets, swivels, extensions, etc. to do the job? Are there any special info or tricks that might make it easier? I have 18 plugs to change, so I'm looking for any thing to make it as painless as possible. Is it actually easier to do than I think it is? Thanks, Al

[merctech5591]

Split the pans and use and extension with a swivel tip.. Most people will try to replace without splitting the pans and take twice as long to do the job..

[gregpro50]

I just use a socket and extension. I just don't fully seat the extension into the socket so it can swivel some. It helps to unplug some of the injector harness to move the wires out of the way.

It's still way easier than changing the spark plugs in some cars.

[XstreamVking]

When replacing the plugs put a pc of rubber hose on the end and turn them in with it. Makes it easier and won.t cross thread.

[ALE]

I just finished replacing the plugs and it turned out to be easier than it looked. I used a plug socket that has the swivel built onto to it, which keeps it really compact. Two different length extensions, longer for the top four plugs and shorter for the bottom two below the pan/cowl, and the job was pretty quick and easy. And of course the old rubber hose trick to get the new plugs started in the hole really makes it easy. Thanks for all of the feedback. Al,