After you break them loose, check if the ceramic broke before you pull the plug
all the way out. If it did blow the pieces out before you pull the plug out.
Actually it's not a bad idea to do that before you start.
Doug Fedeli
Terry Herrin wrote:
> "David A" <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com> 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!!
>
> That's because the plugs are installed by a 900 pound gorilla at the
> end of the assembly line. I toured the Warren assembly plant in June,
> and believe me, that gorilla is something to see. Just don't get too
> close. One guy did, it wasn't pretty. Anyway, the thing to do is get
> a really long breaker bar, mine was about two foot, get out on the
> end, and give it all you got. If the bar is long enough, and you're
> strong enough, the plug will come loose with the sound of a gunshot.
> After you recover from the shock induced by the high volume of torque
> required, proceed to the next plug and repeat until done.
>
> Terry Herrin
> 99 FR CC RT
> 14.769 @ 91.43
> Wilmington, NC
> Dakota R/T Club, Executive Board, SE Region
> http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html
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