okie dokie
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Nuce [SMTP:sunrise@Bright.Net]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 6:35 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Spark Plugs Once Again
>
> Try these tricks too -
>
> Once you've removed the heat shields, take a fine tooth file (or emery
> paper) and remove any burrs from the leading edge of the sleeve. Then
> before reinstalling, apply a thin coat of lubricant such as silicone
> grease
> to the leading edge. This will make it much easier to reinstall.
>
> Dave Nuce
> sunrise@bright.net
>
> ----------
> > From: brian duffey <brian.duffey@intelsat.int>
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: RE: DML: Spark Plugs Once Again
> > Date: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 12:34 PM
> >
> > Jason,
> >
> > I can't speak for all Daks... but
> > " the heat shields DO come out quite easily and can easily be
> > re-installed. Just compress a little and they slide right out. "
> ...
> > might be candy-coating it a bit. As I said in my earlier e-mail, yes
> they
> do
> > come out & I always remove mine when doing the plugs. But (at least
> on my
>
> > '95) you have to grab them good with some pliars and twist/pull (or
> maybe
>
> > twist & shout) to get them out. To get them to stay in when you're
> done,
> put
> > them back into position after plug (and before wire) and tap them
> back
> into
> > the recess.
> >
> > Sure you can also just leave them on, but even with compressed air
> -- you
>
> > still run the risk of junk inside the shield falling into the plug
> opening.
> >
> > Hey, just my .02 worth (which doesn't go very far these days!)
> >
> > Duff
> > -------------
> > Original Text
> > >From JASON@SMTPGATE (Jason Jennings) {jason@spray-tech.com}, on
> 17/02/1999
> > 9:20 AM:
> > To: DAKOTA-T@SMTPGATE ("'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'")
> > {dakota-truck@buffnet.net}
> >
> > I will have to try that next time. Is it a push and twist like a
> > medicine bottle???
> >
> >
> >
> > Jason
> > 2/17/99 9:25 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Richard A Pyburn [SMTP:rap777@juno.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 6:37 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Spark Plugs Once Again
> >
> > You know, the heat shields DO come out quite easily and can
> > easily be
> > re-installed. Just compress a little and they slide right out.
> > Slip them
> > away from the plugs and get in there with your socket wrench. No
> > skint
> > knuckles.
> > FWIW
> > Richard in SA
> >
> > On Tue, 16 Feb 1999 16:49:00 -0500 brian duffey
> > <brian.duffey@intelsat.int> writes:
> > >Jon,
> > >
> > >The plugs themselves aren't hard to take out (well, once you've
> > taken
> > >the
> > >factory installed plugs out - broke 5 of the 8 the first
> > time!). I
> > >never
> > >torque my plugs down too tight. Usually a 1/4 to 1/2 turn past
> > finger
> > >tight
> > >& always put a drop or two of lube on the threads before
> > installing.
> > >
> > >Regardless, the heat thingy-ma-jiggies still retain alot of
> > crap in
> > >them
> > >(even after compressed air) & seem designed with the sole
> > purpose of
> > >mangling knuckles. I just think if I can find something better
> > then
> > >the heat
> > >shields, plus less hassle - why not go for it!?
> > >
> > >Granted, they are still a HELL of a lot easier then my buddies
> > 97
> > >Firebird.
> > >Changing the plugs on that is practically a major overhaul!
> > >
> > >Duff
> > >'95 SLT 4x4 CC 318 4spd/OD - 3.55 LSD
> > >MSD 6AL - MSD Blaster Coil
> > >MSD 8.5 wires - K&N FIPK - F&B Stage I TBI
> > >-------------
> > >Original Text
> > >>From STEI0302@SMTPGATE (Jon Steiger)
> > {stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu}, on
> > >16/02/1999 3:55 PM:
> > >To: DAKOTA-T@SMTPGATE {dakota-truck@buffnet.net}
> > >
> > >
> > >On Tue, 16 Feb 1999, brian duffey wrote:
> > >[...]
> > >> As for the heat shields on the plugs, YES - Man, I was
> > cursing the
> > >designer
> > >> who came up with those! At least they made them removable
> > though. I
> > >put
> > >mine
> > >> back on yesterday when doing the plugs, but they may be gone
> > soon!
> > >
> > >
> > > ? I thought the plugs were quite easy to change on my '96
> > 318. I
> > >didn't even have to remove the heat shields. Just pull off the
> >
> > >plug wire, blow some compressed air down into the sheild, then
> > >use a socket wrench with a spark plug socket and an extension
> > to break
> > >
> > >the plugs free; disconnect the wrench, spin the socket and
> > extension
> > >by hand to back the plug out. Reverse the process to
> > re-install,
> > >but use a torque wrench instead to torque 'em to specs.
> > > Maybe there are some clearance issues I don't know about
> > with the
> > >newer bodystyle though.
> > >
> > > -Jon-
> > >
> > > .--- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu
> > >----------------------------------------.
> > > | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA
> > *
> > >RP-SEL |
> > > | '96 Dodge Dakota v8 SLT CC (14.58@93.55), '96 Kolb
> > FireFly 447
> > > |
> > > `---------------------------
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> > >
> >
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