Now I've done it....
 

Now I've done it....

Looks like I'm in need of a little help here...

I changed my spark plugs today, first time since I got the truck. I bought it used, and apparently they'd never been changed when they were supposed to. Everything was going along swell, and I was kinda happy that it was going easier than expected.
Then it happened....

I snapped one of the studs that the coil over the plug is held down with. Good news is, I was able to remove the entire stud. Bad news is, Autozone doesn't have these. I was contemplating the idea of trying to fabricate one with a piece of threaded rod, 5mm or so.

Does anyone know where I can get one of these studs other than a junkyard?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
- Aaron

RE: Now I've done it....
 

can try the dealer...

RE: Now I've done it....
 

Do you think I'll have to pay $90.00 for a $1.50 stud? Hope not.
couldn't find one on ebay either. Nor JC Whitney.

I just sent an email to the local dealer. I bought the truck in RI, so I'm not goin back there to get one......

Thanks. Anyone else?

RE: Now I've done it....
 

the dealer is not THAT bad. they tend to be more but i cant see it being more than $5.

RE: Now I've done it....
 

Are you still in RI? Try Valenti's in Mystic CT. They are crooks like the rest of the dealerships, but I have delt with them numberous times without getting raked over the coals too bad.

RE: Now I've done it....
 

If you have a "bolt" place in your local are that specializes in nothing but nuts and bolts they might have your huckleberry. In the Hampton Roads are of Virgina, York Bolt is the place to go.

RE: Now I've done it....
 

What year, and more importantly, what engine?

RE: Now I've done it....
 

It's a 2003 Ram 1500, 4x4, 4.7liter, short bed, regular cab. you can see it in my avatar. That's my truck.

I'm gonna try to call the dealership right now, see if they've got one....

RE: Now I've done it....
 

Yes, I can see it just fine. Too bad it doesn't tell me what engine you have.
Couldn't find your specific piece in the parts manual. You're welcome to try yourself:
http://www.berrysprinter.com/03dr.pdf