if i get a truck with a 318 what all should i do ?i found 1 and looks like it needs a oil pan gasket,etc.has anyone had these replaced latelyand how much for parts and labor,how much for plugs and what kind thanks

 

$10 oil pan gasket
$5 oil filter
$15 oil
$20 cheap-o spark plugs

If you have a socket set you can easily do the work yourself. Dunno how much to have a shop do it.

 

i can change the plugs and oil myself but have never changed any gaskets.how hard is it to change the gaskets.what kind of plugs works the best with dodge thanks

 

it can be a bit tricky to replace oil pan gasket depending on year. ifits fuel injected and single exuast, for example, you may have to diconnect the O2 sensor, andmove the exhaust pipes out of the way (which means unhooking them too). you may have to ppull the engine/tranmission support struts as well.there could be other stuff too ive never done it just checked my own.just look under the car, the panis 12 bolts and youll be able to see if anything is obstructing it which will have to come off. but like mike001 says,all of this comes off with a basic socket set. nice big bolts.

 

how tight would the bolts be?do i use a regular ratchet?i thought this style truck was carb when did they go fuel injected?i looked at a 1986.what about the slant 6?thanks

 

I dont think it would be that hard if you had the patience and tools to do the job. i Just got my first truck its a 1985 Dodge D-150 that has a transplanted 318

 

if you would like a rebuilt motor for that truck and maybe an extra one for parts I have a 318 and a 82 dodge d150 for sale contact me through e-mail smoffett_jr@email.itt-tech.edu and we can talk price

 

For a 318 i would use the Bosch Platinums. You'll prolly hear how they are junk but they do make a 318 run very nicely it's what i run in my dodges and they seem to work better than any other spark plugs.