BAHAHA...oh sorry, I'm not laughing at ya, I'm laughing with ya. Good ole
air tools. I can do plugs on my 5.9 in under 7 minutes. Oh yeah, it also
helps to have headers. No more heat shields. Also, for those of you that
keep your plug shields on there, why do you cause yourself additional
consternation. Yank those suckers out and put them in the recycling bin.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Brian Mingle
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 6:03 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Changing Spark Plugs
I have bonded with my heat shield. They have a good portion of my knuckles
on them. The flesh that was left went to the filter box. ;-)
Brian
At 08:56 AM 6/20/02 -0400, you wrote:
>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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