Re: Changing Spark Plugs

From: Gary Hedlin (ghedlin@theramp.net)
Date: Thu Jun 20 2002 - 13:02:23 EDT


HEHEHE!!

Thats one job I know I cant do... Isn't that why we all have that one
gullible freind in our lives?

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"Brian Mingle" <bsm11@cornell.edu> wrote in message news:5.1.0.14.2.20020620081117.00a0dae0@postoffice.mail.cornell.edu... > > 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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