3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Spark Plug change needs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-07-2012 | 04:14 PM
08HEMI1500's Avatar
08HEMI1500
Thread Starter
|
Record Breaker
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,831
Likes: 3
From: Tampa, FL
Default Spark Plug change needs

I'm now at 34XXX miles and now that its summer and I have alot of time on my hands I figure it's a good time to get in there and change the plugs. I know I need 16 copper plugs and apparently some garden hose according to Hammer haha. But what else should I be getting? Swivel sockets? I'll be on a kinda tight budget so if you know the cheapest route of getting this done right I'm all ears. And what about the coil packs? Do I need to change wires in these or the whole pack or can whatever is there stay? Thanks in advance as always guys.
 
  #2  
Old 05-07-2012 | 04:19 PM
Willy McNasty's Avatar
Willy McNasty
Rookie
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

I changed my plugs a few weeks ago. Basically I used the 10mm sockets to get the caps off then for the plugs themselves I just used two 2" extensions on a 3/8" ratchet. The two separate extensions allowed me to get in there to the tight spaces. You may want some grease & air to blow off the thing before you take the plugs out.
 
  #3  
Old 05-07-2012 | 07:00 PM
vinman966's Avatar
vinman966
Professional
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
From:
Default

Yes and have a massage all lined up for that evening too.
Plan on most of the morning or afternoon to get it all done.
 
  #4  
Old 05-07-2012 | 08:08 PM
MikeHTally's Avatar
MikeHTally
Champion
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,702
Likes: 2
From: N. Florida
Default

An extra-long plug socket helped me a bunch. It sticks up out of the plug well an inch or so. I got mine from Harbor Freight for 'bout $5. Amazon has one, too.
 
  #5  
Old 05-08-2012 | 12:06 AM
08HEMI1500's Avatar
08HEMI1500
Thread Starter
|
Record Breaker
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,831
Likes: 3
From: Tampa, FL
Default

I have some extensions for my sockets but I did read about swivel ones so idk if I really need them. I also did forget about the anti seize for the new plugs
 
  #6  
Old 05-08-2012 | 09:09 PM
weedahoe's Avatar
weedahoe
Hall Of Fame
Hall of Fame Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,168
Likes: 21
From: South GA
Default

Dont we have a How To on this in our FAQs?
 
  #7  
Old 05-09-2012 | 12:19 AM
08HEMI1500's Avatar
08HEMI1500
Thread Starter
|
Record Breaker
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,831
Likes: 3
From: Tampa, FL
Default

No sir. Not that I saw anyways. I always check from time to time to see if someone does but I guess no one is brave enough. Just A LOT of threads about this. I think my main concern is the coil pack issue since I have no clue what that means or if I should do anything about them.
 
  #8  
Old 05-09-2012 | 12:29 AM
weedahoe's Avatar
weedahoe
Hall Of Fame
Hall of Fame Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,168
Likes: 21
From: South GA
  #9  
Old 05-10-2012 | 01:22 AM
cyclone429's Avatar
cyclone429
Record Breaker
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,165
Likes: 2
From: Alberta
Default

Removing the air box frees up space, it pops off two bolts in the fender ( take out air filter and you willsee it) , air inlet, c clap on TBI and out goes the air box ( also helps when getting at the right head light bulbs) under the brake booster is a bit trickey, But I did it, next go arround I will give platt plugs a try ( srt engines use platt plugs, not coper)

I'm lucky to get 40,000 km out of 16 sparkys than the mpg drops hard and the truck runs not so good...
 
  #10  
Old 05-10-2012 | 05:04 PM
08HEMI1500's Avatar
08HEMI1500
Thread Starter
|
Record Breaker
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,831
Likes: 3
From: Tampa, FL
Default

I have a Homemade CAI so I don't even have the stock air box anymore lol
 


Quick Reply: Spark Plug change needs



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:22 PM.