Hi everyone,i've got a 99 dodge dakota with a 5.2L andthis is my first time changing the sparkplugs and wires, i just have a couple of questions.
1) Are the plugs and wires hard to get at?
2) What size socket will i need, and what size of an extension?
3) What is the proper way to change them, plugs first then wires or vice versa?
4) Do the wires just pop off? or how do i get them off?
5)What should i gap them as? p.s i don't have the owners manual to tell me.
6)and any other things you guys think i should know before trying to tackle this project.
thanks for any help muchly appreciated.

 

1. No, you will be fine.
2. You can buy a spark plug socket at any auto parts store. Match the socket size to a new spark plug.
3. I do them at the same time. Label them if you think you will have trouble rememberring.
4. They will just pull away from the plugs.
5. .04 IIRC
6. It is a breeze. I would change the distributor rotor and cap while you are in there.

 

listen to virused! and

2) 5/8"
5) the plugs should come pregaped just make sure they are correct
6)don't get Bosch Plat. and stick to O.E. wires or some higher grade 8mm wires

 

ok thanks guys, i just got done and it is pretty easyafter all.