Hey Brian,
Those were probably the original plugs. Nobody puts them in that tight
except for the gorilla at the assembly plant. I believe most people who
have changed the original plugs have had several snap when removing them.
Yes, the first time is the most difficult. Want a hint for the next change?
Remove the heat shields. They are much easier to change after that.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Mingle [mailto:bsm11@cornell.edu]
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 8:41 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Changing Spark Plugs
I changed the spark plugs in my truck last night, and what a fiasco that
was! There wasn't room to do shit! Are all Dakota mechanics children?
They'd have to be, just to get their hands in those tight places. ha ha
ha...Anyway....The plugs up front weren't too bad. The plugs in the back,
however, were a nightmare, especially on the passenger side! Anywho, I have
a new set of Splitfires in her, and it does run better. That could be, of
course, because the plugs haven't been changed since the truck was new. The
dealer assured me they were, and a tune up was done, they lied.
Okay, who on the list has changed their own spark plugs, and thought to
themselves, while doing it......who designed this? Because whoever did,
should be kicked in the balls! ha ha ha
For future changers. Here's a list of things you need or need to be aware
of:
1.) Plugs are on a weird angel, and hard to get a socket on.
2.) If you are short, a step ladder to get you high enough to get some
leverage.
3.) Three extensions and a swivel head to complete the job, unless you like
being frustrated
4.) A piece of rubber hose to slide over the top of the plug to get it out
of its gopher hole (didn't work for me because every flippin plug broke)
5.) Patience, patience, patience (a good sense of humor helps too)
If number 5 doesn't work, a six pack! ;-)
Brian S. Mingle
1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport
5.2 Magnum V8
Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift (soon to be sporting 33X12.50 15's on
Eagle 589 rims)
Emerald Green Pearl
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