RE: Removing spark plugs with an impact wrench?

From: Ronald Wong (ron-wong@home.com)
Date: Thu Apr 19 2001 - 21:57:59 EDT


What pipe? We're talkin' air, 90 lbs of air!

Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 5:40 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Removing spark plugs with an impact wrench?

I'm not an expert but I'm going to guess NO! Slip a length of pipe over
the end of your wrench and use that for leverage.

And when you put the new plugs in, put anti-seize on. Makes it much
easier for next time.

Chris Reck wrote:
>
> I have tried several days in different conditions to loosen my spark plugs
> but there are stuck in there solid! Will using an impact wrench hurt
them?
> I know a few good mechanic friends that have the equipment but wanted to
ask
> the group first.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 Amethyst

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-andy
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