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In 1996 cavalier the spark plugs are hard to take out?

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Only remove spark plugs, manifold bolts and anything that is screwed into these aluminum heads ONLY when the head is compleatly cold. Otherwise you risk destroying the threads that are machined into the head. If this is the 2.4L DOHC be verycareful not to cross the spark plug threads. The only way to fix crossed threads will be to remove the cam towers and that process IS a drawn out process. But, if they gotta' come out...they gotta' come out. Just unplug the coil assembly,remove the four bolts on the very top of the engine,move the fuel lines alittle if necessary,lift strait up on the coil cover,remove any stuck spark plug boots with neddle nose plires.Then use the spark plug socket W/rubber insert,socket extension, and ratchet. Lefty lucy, righty tighty....and use anti-seize when installing the plugs. They dont have to be monkey-armed tight. Just good and snugged-up.

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