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Originally Posted by RarlyL8 View Post
Cyl #1 is a nightmare if you haven't done it a few times. Many times I have changed plugs for others only to find #1 had apparently not been changed during recent tune-ups.
What I use is a 3/8 ratchet, 3" extention, spring wrapped wobble joint, and spark plug socket.
To get to #1 I remove the 930 BOV. If you have a 965 BOV this is cake.
thats what i use except mine is not spring loaded.
i recently welded it all together since the socket would sometimes come off when piutting plugs back in unless i put the plug on the edge of the socket.

i dont know what your configuration is but when i did a leak down test, i loosened the turbo inlet tube at the turbo so i could move it just enough to make it easier to get to #1.
very dumb question, i do hope you are taking the IC off.


i changed plugs on a friends older toyota min van. the engine is under the car and lays on its side. very neat, low center of gravity. but to get on e of the plugs out. you have to drop one end of the motor down. it is OOOH so close to coming out, but just not quite.
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