1997 Jeep Laredo Spark plug removal

1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BBURNETTE
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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
Jul 20, 2009 at 5:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You should be able to get it with an extension. Why are you worried about applying pressure on it?
Aug 25, 2009 at 4:44 PM
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BBURNETTE
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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
Aug 26, 2009 at 4:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
Aug 26, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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