1997 Jeep Laredo Spark plug removal

Tiny
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  • 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I cant reach spark plug #1 as the a/c compressor seems to be in the way. I can reach it with an extension, but im afraid to apply pressure. Do I have to remove the compressor to get to this plug? How difficult will it be to get the belt back on at the correct tension?

brent
Monday, July 20th, 2009 AT 12:19 PM

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Tiny
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You should be able to get it with an extension. Why are you worried about applying pressure on it?
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 11:44 PM
Tiny
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Hello. I was able to remove it with the adjustable extension. I was afraid to apply pressure because they were sort of stuck and I didnt want to strip it out. I have no idea how long those plugs were in there.

Brent
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 AT 11:50 AM
Tiny
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I understand. Did you use a swivel to get to it or a wobble extension? Did that help?

As far as how long they have been in, I have see cars with well over 100K with the original ones. They wern't running to well, but still going.
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 AT 1:45 PM

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