Actually those things aren't in there that tight. I might be a little more
gentle with aluminum heads but impact wrenches with a correct size socket
should not be a problem. It's obvious one should not use one to put the new
ones in. I hand tighten, then I take the hand ratchet and tighten until I
feel the washer collapse, about ¼ turn. With the advent of those
collapsible washers makes it very easy to install.
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 Barry Lawton
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 6:41 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Removing Spark Plugs with an impact wrench.
When it comes to impact wrenches they vary in power from 10 lbs to 1000
lbs. I would not recomend using one rated at 400lbs, but if you can get
one rated at 75-100 lbs and turn the air flow down you can safely remove
them. The trick is to ease them out with short bursts of the trigger, if
they initally do not break loose ad some more air pressure (lbs of power)
till they do and release the trigger, then ease them out. DO NOT put them
back in with an impact wrench. Apply anti-seize compound, and tighten them
using a touque wrench to factory/manufactures recommended specs.
Barry Lawton
99 CC DFG 3.9
K&N Air Modified
Stage II Jet
180 degree thermostat
275-60-15's
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