Yes, anti seize compound on threads, A MUST when installing steel plugs into
Aluminum heads,.
----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Changing Spark Plugs
>
> You guys put anti-sieze con the threads of the new plugs, right?
>
> Martin Nowak wrote:
> > Brian,
> > I just changed mine last night too. 98 5.2 Sport Auto Emerald Green.
> > My truck is lowered 3" in the front so that helped out a little. I used
a
> > sparkplug socket (with the rubber peice in it) 2 short 3/8 extensions,
and
> > after cursing for a while and tearing up my elbow on the radiator hose
> > bracket (still hurts like a mofo) I also added a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter and
> > pulled out the mamoth 1/2 wrench I got. That is what did it, the extra
> > torque for the 1/2 wrench. I didn't need any u-joints but it was pretty
> > tight on the passenger side rear 2. Anyway I replaced em with Bosch
Platinum
> > (Autozone didn't sell autolight) and also replaced my cap and rotor. At
> > 56000 miles everything was due for a change, and yes mine too was all
> > factory stuff.
> >
> > BTW- I don't have a factory airbox, that helped out too.
> >
> >
> > Marty
> > http://members.cox.net/got-speed
> >
> >
> >
> > "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
>
>
> --
> -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
> Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
>
>
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