Re: Re: Removing Spark plugs Tonight..HELP!!!!!!

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Wed Oct 25 2000 - 22:57:50 EDT

Slip a piece of pipe over the wrench and keep pushing. There's an
800-lb gorilla that puts those in at the factory. You need to put a LOT
of pressure on...people have broken factory plugs trying to remove them.

And for Pete's sake, put some anti-seize on those threads when you put
the new ones in!

David A wrote:
>
> Ok..i'm outside working on my Dak.I have the restrictive air box removed to
> make it easier to ger at the right side plugs.I have good sockets &
> ratchets.Unless i am not using enough force to break them free in the
> block,THEY AREN'T COMING LOOSE!!
>
> Now what??...how much pressure should i use to get them out of the
> block?...do i need to spray WD-40 down in there??
>
> I would appreciate a speedy reply..i want this done tonight if possible
>
> This is a 2000 Dakota Quad Cab w/the 3.9.....
>
> David Digney
>
> >From: Aurelio Lopez <alopez7458@netzero.net>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: Re: DML: New to the List
> >Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 18:45:28 -0500
> >
> >Bruce wrote:
> >
> > > Howdy. I recently joined the list here to keep up to
> > > date on Dakota Developments. Looking forward to
> > > reading the posts.
> > >
> > > I got my '00 QC in late May and have 12,000 miles on
> > > it already. It has performed flawlessly. This is my
> > > 1st Dodge and I will say I am impressed.
> > >
> > > For the record, I live in Maryland and my QC is 4x2,
> > > SLT, 3.9, Auto, 15x7 wheels, 9x11 mirrors, and all the
> > > rest of the goodies.
> > >
> > > It has proven to be a truly comfortable vehicle. I am
> > > getting about 18 mpg in mixed driving.
> > >
> > > Anyway, enough preaching to the choir.
> >
> >Welcome to the list Bruce. Another QC V6... Yeah!!
> >
> >Aurelio
> >--
> >'00 QC Sport Plus
> >Intense Blue Pearlcoat
> >3.9L V6 - 5spd. - 4x2
> >Sport Plus / HD Service / Trailer Tow grps
> >am/fm/cd w/ infinity sound
> >
> >DML profile:
> >http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/UwHhKURBBnMA6
> >
> >
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-andy

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