Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/16/2004 |
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 Posted:5/24/2005 21:13 |
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Ok, all you shadetree mechanics......Im getting ready to change my plugs. I know that there is a way to keep the darn plug in the socket without it falling into the block!! Also....Im going to be running the Platinum +4's and I am curious how long the task is going to take? If any of you have challenged this let me know....and any tips would be greatly appriciated!! I may even do a step by step.....if you all dont mind!!
Thank you everyone!!
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
K&N
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Bigjakes12
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• Phoenix, AZ, USA |
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• Registered on 4/19/2005 |
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Posted:5/25/2005 11:38 |
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Scott,
Your spark plug socket should have a foam/rubber insulater inside which may or may not help in holding them. Be sure to clean all the crud away from the plug before unscrewing it all the way. Hope you have a compressor handy. Someone else suggested using a length of rubber tubing (gas line or trany hose) to get the back plugs started. Wish I'd have thought of that years ago. Might still have all my knuckles.  Plan on a few hours + a few more if your are going to document it. Looking forward to seeing the pics & good luck!
Bigjakes12
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/16/2004 |
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• 354 posts |
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Posted:5/26/2005 05:19 |
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I will be getting a piece of tubing this week so that I can start them again!! Ive got the compressor, I assume you mean to blow out all the holes so that you dont get all the junk back in there!! Im figureing about 4 hours to change them!! I just hope that I dont get mad again!!! Thanks for the help!! Where can I get a socket like that??
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
K&N
Gibson Catback
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:5/26/2005 09:26 |
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Sears, AutoZone, Pepboys, Ace, True Value, Hardware Hank, Napa, Carquest, Murry`s, Farm and Fleet, Home Depo, Lowes, ect.
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/16/2004 |
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• 354 posts |
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Posted:5/27/2005 21:41 |
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Thanks Mongo!! I appriciate it!!
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
K&N
Gibson Catback
"Custom" Kickplates |
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/16/2004 |
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• 354 posts |
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Posted:6/4/2005 20:08 |
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Well, the plug change is complete, sorry I didnt do a photo step by step...It took me about an hour and a half. I took the intake tube off, and then on the other side I took the PCV tube off the back of the throttle body, and it was a breeze, the only 2 plugs that were a pain in the butt were the back 2 on the passenger side!! But other than that its all straight forward and easy to do. I apologize again for not doing a photo essay on it. I got it done and she purrs like a kitten. I used the Platinum +4's part # 4559. I recommend these plugs to anyone!!
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
K&N
Gibson Catback
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ROBERTH
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 3/23/2003 |
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Posted:9/26/2008 15:23 |
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Time for me to change my plugs soon.
I have seen somewhere, that it was recommended to replace the boots, and use the silicone based lubricant on the boots to get a good seal, etc?
So far, what I know is to blow out all the holes good before removal, but when removing the cops, I assume that the boot is attached to it and would be replaced.
Also, that we should use antiseize on the plug threads to keep them from locking up.
What about torque on the plugs? Any idea what that setting would be? Assuming this is a wise thing to do so that I don't strip one out! |
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ROBERTH
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 3/23/2003 |
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Posted:10/3/2008 16:09 |
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No one out there? Where are the spark plug changer experts? |
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Mark Rychel
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• Chesterland, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 3/10/2003 |
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Posted:10/4/2008 07:19 |
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be careful, on my 2000 v10 I changed the plugs and a month later the engine spit a plug and scored the cylinder and a rebuilt engine was cheaper than fixing it. So I traded it in for a 2005 diesel. I am told this is a common problem because the threads could be deeper.
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ROBERTH
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 3/23/2003 |
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Posted:10/8/2008 18:25 |
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Wow, what year was that? I heard only earlier than 2000 and early 2001's were the only one's with that as a problem. |
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