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

From: AlexReed (alexreed@home.com)
Date: Mon Oct 22 2001 - 12:06:43 EDT


yeah, a 318 V8, all the accesories(ac, cd/cass. radio, power steering, 4
wheel abs.... etc.)

AR

Punch wrote:
>
> 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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