any tips on replacing #5 plug?

[954runnerlimpy]

as the title reads, changing the plugs and having issues with removing the number 5 plug. any help would be great.

thanks

 

[coreman23]

I just used a swivel and some extensions, but for ones that were tough, I tightened just a touch first, then loosened. That seemed to really help.

 

[BucknutBob]

A buddy of mine showed me a great tip--using a funnel with long extension, run a dab of gasoline down in the hole--best thread loosener I've ever seen! Just don't get too exuberant with it, and obviously, don't do it when the engine's hot (LOL).

 

[Hyde802]

I just wedge my hands in there. Its been a while, but I think I just a 4" extension on it.

Its defiantly in an awkward spot.

 

[BucknutBob]

Isn't that one of those spots that longer is better? I'm thinking I used a really long extension, with either a wobble end or swivel (it's been a while since I had to pull mine)--gets your hand up out of all the crap in the way.

 

[Footofgod]

Yup, long extension. Changed mine twice in the last year. 5 and 6 can be a bit awkward. I actually had to go buy another extension just for this.

 

[954runnerlimpy]

well after a lil bit of time i got it. pulled some vacuum lines and hoses used a 3" extension and one of those thumb ratchets and got it.