On the 4.7 the plugs sit straight up, and should be easy to get out
(although i haven't tried it). The small black squares are individual coils
that sit on top of each plug, and the black tube that goes down into the
intake is the boot. There are no conventional plug wires.
As for hood insulation my SLT+ has it and I would think they all would but
maybe not.
If you think the plugs are tough to get, just wait till you try the oil
filter, you have to open a small access hatch at then reach up inside and
when the oil spills it gets all over this plastic shield and drips for a few
days. also it is at an angle so the plastic bag trick doesn't work.
Also the monkey (I mean robot) who puts the factory filters on is cranking
them way to hard. It is a bi##h to get off!!
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fender" <fender@webtv.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Cc: <dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 3:09 AM
Subject: DML: Under The Hood 2 questions
> Well after 4 days and 225 miles on the new 4x4 Y2k Dakota Sport Club
> Cab, 4.7 V8 and lovin' it so far, can somebody tell me where the
> freakin' Spark plugs are?
> hehe
>
> WOW !!!
>
> I was a little intimidated when I popped the hood, it seems like Dodge
> is runnin' out of room and I'm sure the other automobile makers are too.
> What I would like to know from all you good folks on the list what is
> the easiest
> way on changing the sparkplugs when the time comes?
> and what kind of tools do I need?
> should I stand on my head, lay side ways on the engine, sing the stars
> spangle banner, smoke a joint, have few beers or just be patience when
> doing it or all of the above?
> hehe
>
> OK here we gooooooo.
>
> QUESTION # 2
>
> And another thing when I opened the hood and I was lookin' around I
> noticed that under the hood it's self, isn't there some kind of (sound
> proofing) that should be on underside of the hood?
> all the previous vehicles that I ever owned had that attached to under
> side of the hood..... (Weather sound, etc, etc.......)
> Did Dodge forget to put it on during assembly? or is it just me?
>
> Did anybody ever notice this on your Dakota's?
> Sorry for the stupid question's but then again, maybe they're not.....
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Rick.
>
>
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