Re: Spark Plug Changing

From: Lance Robertson (lance@roberstonland.com)
Date: Tue Jul 16 2002 - 23:10:41 EDT


So are these pretty hard to get off? I've only looked at them never taken
them out. I notice they certainly don't look like the old ones I've worked
with. Is there something special for pulling off the plug wires?

Lance
""Vic"" <ib4x4@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:011501c22d35$a2fe3300$9000a8c0@grinch...
>
> Yes, take off the air hat. I also found it helpfull to disconnect some of
> the coolant lines that came across the top of the engine (they didn't leak
> out when I disconnected them). Using two long extensions can help avoid
> bloody knucles. I used a spark plug socket (the one with the little
rubber
> insert) to remove the plugs. As a backup I had one of those special tools
> to grab things in tight places ($1.99 at the traveling tool show) as a
> backup. Also, be gentle with the harnesses for the direct ignition modules
> over each spark plug the plastic tabs break pretty easily.
>
> I think plugs are kinda like the tires and shocks. The factory stuff is
> really cheap to keep the cost of the truck on the showroom low. You'll
> probably get an improvement from any decent plug. Personally I got the
> Bosch Platinum +4s. Others may recommend these and still others will
> recommend different plugs.
>
>
> "Lance Robertson" <lance@roberstonland.com> wrote in message
> news:<ah2hfo$967$1@bent.twistedbits.net>...
> >
> > So which ones are best? Every where I go I get 5224's suggested for my
> > truck. The 3923 seem like a totally different plug. Also is Platinum or
> > double platinum best?
> >
> > Does taking off the air hat give a good access to the plugs? It sure is
a
> > mess under that hood.
> >
> > Thanks for all the info guys.
> >
> > Lance
> >
> > <SEMIHEMI01@aol.com> wrote in message
news:180.a6a315b.2a65d160@aol.com...
> > >
> > > Lance,
> > > First thing on the 4.7L is to find a safe place, out of the way,
to
> > put
> > > the nut that holds the coil down. Remove nut, coil connection plug,
coil
> > and
> > > then the plug in that order. DO ONE PLUG AT A TIME. Gap new plug and
> > apply
> > > anti-seize compound to plug threads and install plug. Put boot lube on
> the
> > > "O"-Rings of the coil and install the coil. Then install the nut and
> > > reinstall the coil plug.
> > > The reason for doing one plug at the time and keeping the nut in a
> > safe
> > > place til you are ready to install, it is because if you drop anything
> > into
> > > the plug hold, it goes straight into the cylinder. So, if there's
> nothing
> > > around to drop into the hole you're safe. Plug type is your choice
but
> > I've
> > > heard the the 4.7L doesn't particularly like 3923's, I've heard of
using
> > > Bosch Platniums worked. Bill
> > >
> > > SEMIHEMI01@AOL.COM> KB SuperCharged, 4.7L, 2001, QC,
> > > <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/semihemi01">the "DAK",</A> <A
> > > HREF="http://southernmopar.org">SouthernMopar</A>
> >
> >
> >
>



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