When I changed the plugs on my 97 V8, I broke two of them while trying to
remove them. They were just in there too tight. Yes, many scraped knuckles
too. Well, I still can't think of an easier way. Oh well,
Ryan LeBlanc
99, Durango, 5.9L, 4x4, SLT, Forest Green
soon to be ex:
97, CC, 5.2L, 5 spd, 4x2, SLT+
----- Original Message -----
From: Ed Halterman <OLZNUT@webtv.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 1999 10:05 PM
Subject: DML: Plug install 411
> Hehehe, I thought I was the only one with problems changing plugs on my
> '97!! Here's what I did-put the spark plug socket just enough so you can
> see the hex end, then slipped a 13/16 wrench on there and voila, slim
> ratchet (sorta) I think they moved the motor back on the '97+ Daks (or
> "cab forward"), the drivers' side rear plug is pointed toward the
> firewall, and is tucked in right next to the power brake booster. Major
> pain in the a$$. Got my r&r procedure down to 20 min. on my 6'er. Hope
> this helps someone.
>
> Ed
> (scraped knuckles from first attempt)
>
>
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