Changing plugs and wires on the V8's sucks!
#11
01-16-2009 | 09:13 PM
#1 and #2 I don't see how it it makes it harder to uninstall or install. A 5/8 spark plug socket with a universal and 3" extension does the job for the hard to reach, 5,6 and 7.
#3 that is why you use air to blow them out
#4 they actually help you guide the spark plug in straighter because they fit nicely in the heat shield not allowing you to tilt it too far.
#5 They do hold the boot, that is why you twist the boot first then pull with a spark plug wire puller if you can't do it by hand.
#3 that is why you use air to blow them out
#4 they actually help you guide the spark plug in straighter because they fit nicely in the heat shield not allowing you to tilt it too far.
#5 They do hold the boot, that is why you twist the boot first then pull with a spark plug wire puller if you can't do it by hand.
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01-16-2009 | 10:21 PM
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1+++ I can have all my plugs pulled in three minutes, no problem. Yes, I can see how the last two on the driver's side of the motor can be awkward, but its not hard to get around the brake cylinder. And it may just be me too, I am left handed so I do thing a little different that you North pole people do.
I didn't think it was that bad considering it was my first time doing it on the 5.2.
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01-17-2009 | 02:17 AM
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01-17-2009 | 02:03 PM
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Good job doing the plugs/wires. At least now you'll be able to do it again much easier and you'll have confidence when working on your rig.