I use a Snap On universal spark plug socket. The universal joint is handy in that you don't have to get the ratchet straight on in line with the plug. It's also important to use a spark plug socket because the rubber insulation will keep you from breaking the porcelain the plug is made from. Lastly, everyone left out two VERY important things. First, do NOT attempt to remove the plugs from an engine that is even WARM, much less hot. The plugs will sieze to the threads and either break off in the head or the threads will come out of the head with the plugs. Wait until the engine is COLD. Secondly, apply a liberal coating of Permatex Anti-Sieze compound to the plug threads and ONLY start them BY HAND, not with the ratchet. Refer to the manual for torque specs.

 

I would NOT recommend using a regular deep socket. It's very easy to break a plug. At 6 buck each, use your own judgement.

 

 

Good. Glad somebody else said it.

 

So i finally decided to see if i get better mpg and i got 219.2 miles till gas light
Came on, so I got an xtra 21 miles out of a tank of gas but went a total of 228.3 miles till fillup. With 33" mt's and a 3.5" lift and the stock 3.21 gears on my six speed manual tranny I was getting around 198 miles per tank so whatever the tank capacity is. *I see a definite increase in MPG. Just my take on the E3 plugs. I will be getting a hypertech programmer and gears (4.88) and will post the change when I do. For $6 a plug x 6 plugs = $36 and tax that's not a bad investment for a lil better fuel economy. A total of 29.7 miles more now with the new plugs. **

 

one more important thing when changing spark plugs. Install with hand first go anti clockwise so the grooves really belnd in and then turn clockwise by hand and than use the rachet to tight them gently.

 

Just changed mine out to the E3s. The hesitation is definitely gone from a stand-still. No more bogs. This is with the 6-speed and 33s. Haven't driven it enough to check gas mileage though.

 

get a spark plug socket, a ratchet with a flex head and a assortment of extensions and you will have no problems.

i used a husky ratchet that has a flex head and the handle extends. worked great

you can kinda tell how much to tighten them by how hard they are to get loose(not very).

 

Well what can i say just fucking fried PCM.
On the right hand side vehicles the battery is on the left hand side and while changing the spark plug the first one in line from the left requires a Long rachet which hit the positive terminal few times result BANGGGGGGGGGGGG

ANd what can is say i only have 30,000 KMS on the clock and my spark plugs looks like this i was shocked when i pulled the first one





and this is where the battery on the left hand side

 

Wow, what kind of additives do they use in your gas over there? Those things look like like crap..