Spark removal

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

From there one graduates to removing those #%@@$^^ radiator hose spring clamps (w/o having purchased a special tool). OR, removing / reinstalling the C-beam nuts (especially if you have fat fingers), OR the real PIA - removing the stock exhaust heat shields, in preparation to install headers... Any one of these make you say "bad words" you'd rather nobody else might hear!

As Paul suggests....there are many other issues to think about and in one way or other I have solved them all with a few "bad words".
I install the ZFdoc C4 Beam Plates on ALL Corvettes to solve the issue of Paul using "bad words" on that issue

A List of Other Potential Issues that can be costly if one reaches the point of tossing wrenches. I almost reached that point several times but got lucky by sitting back and thinking up a solution.
1. Removing Cam Covers with Engine in Car with the Torx 40s frozen in place.
2. Removing Injector Housing Bolts that have been corroded in place.
3. Trying to remove and breaking off a Thermostat Housing bolt.
4. Removing a corroded in place Radiator Hose.
5. Removing a Radiator Hose Spring Clamp that is facing the wrong way using any tool.
6. Removing a Pilot Bearing that has been glued in place.
7. There exist several others I do not want to think about at the moment

All these make the removal of #8 Spark Plug very easy

Blackhawk 5/8" Spark Plug Swivel Socket 3/8" Drive.


I just want to make sure I place one of these tools in each Corvette
which is the reason I have a box full of the Spark Plug Removal Tool