On my 4.7, I just pop them out of the plastic bracket. It gives enough room to get the wrench in between them to pull the plug. Never had to actually remove the tubes.
Hope that helps!
----- Original Message -----
> From: Matt Brenneke <brenneke@gmail.com>
> To: "dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Cc:
> Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 1:14 PM
> Subject: DML: 4.7L spark plugs
>
>
> 2003 4.7L QC, trying to change the spark plugs myself. I can get to 6 of 8 by
> just removing the air box, but two are covered by a metal pipe. the 2002 service
> manual I'm working from doesn't have these pipes. Is it something added
> in 2003, or possibly aftermarket?
>
> http://t.co/P805QBb
>
> What are the odds they are empty with the engine off and cool and I can just
> remove them too to get to the last two spark plugs?
>
> Oh, and previous owner stuck platinums in here. Ugh. Thankfully it doesn't
> appear to after caused any damage other than some faint lifter knocking when
> cool.
>
> Thanks,
> Matt
>
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