Re: Re: Re: Re: tips for changing plugs

From: Punch (2punch.crash2000@home.com)
Date: Mon Oct 22 2001 - 14:04:35 EDT


yours a V8? with the V6 the only hardone was the rear plug at brake
booster, I found that a spark plug removal tool worked best for me! it's a
T shape with an elbow and a socket for the plug!

----- Original Message -----
From: "AlexReed" <alexreed@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Re: Re: tips for changing plugs

> Yeah, I have '99. It looks a little cramped in there. I shall get it
> though!!! It may take a little time, some patience and a little muscle.
> Ill get it. Thanks.
>
> AR
>
> mrdancer wrote:
> >
> > I think I just use one short extension (the standard one that comes in
those
> > $15 WallyWorld socket sets), but I may use two shorties on one or two
> > plugs - can't remember... Keep in mind that if you have a later model
truck
> > ('97+, I think), your plugs may be harder to get to, despite being a
larger
> > truck. I remember on my '76 Charger SE w/ 400-4v, I had to use two
> > extensions and a knuckle-joint, and on one plug, I just put the plug
socket
> > on it and turned the other end with an open end wrench (couldn't get a
> > socket on it any which way).
> >
> > --
> > Remove .your.underwear to reply
> > --
> > "AlexReed" <alexreed@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:3BD2B9B9.927D584B@home.com...
> > > What extensions do you use if any? I am about to do the spark plug
game
> > > and it will be the first time for me. Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > AR
> > >
> > > mrdancer wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I bet a guy (for the price of a set of plugs) that I could change
all
> > eight
> > > > plugs in my little Dak in less than thirteen minutes. He couldn't
> > believe I
> > > > could access the plugs that easily in a V8 shoehorned into a little
> > truck
> > > > like that. Got a set of free plugs out of the deal. ;-)
> > > > --
> > > > Remove .your.underwear to reply
> > > > --
> > > > ""Jon Smith"" <jon@fast4x4.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:019b01c15919$8e431520$0600a8c0@nc.rr.com...
> > > > > Did you stop for lunch or something? =)
> > > > > __________________
> > > > > Jon Smith
> > > > > Raleigh, NC
> > > > > '95 CC 318 4x4 auto
> > > > > 344rwhp/424tq
> > > > >
> > > > > Hmmm, I changed all eight plugs on my '92 Dak in 10 minutes and 20
> > > > seconds,
> > > > > and I wasn't even rushing!
> > > > > --
> > > > > Remove .your.underwear to reply
> > > > > --
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
>



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