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Want to install new plugs and can't find the post I printed about the fella that gave a step by step instruction post on the job at hand and how long it takes to do it. It was a very good post and gave what tools you would need and that it took about 3 hours to complete it. Can anyone tell me where it might be located so I can reprint it berfore doing the job. Thanks in advance again
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Robert B. Chuhran
Want to install new plugs and can't find the post I printed about the fella that gave a step by step instruction post on the job at hand and how long it takes to do it. It was a very good post and gave what tools you would need and that it took about 3 hours to complete it. Can anyone tell me where it might be located so I can reprint it berfore doing the job. Thanks in advance again
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compliments of chuck,
The first thing you need to know is where the release for the wire connector to the coil pack is. It is on the bottom in the middle back next to the wires. You push up on it.
Tools needed are: 3/8" ratchet with (2) 6" extensions, (2) 3" extensions and 5/8" sparkplug socket. 1/4" ratchet with (2) 2" extensions, (1) 4" extension and 7mm socket.
1/4" small breaker bar (I call it that) this tool will make life easy on the third 7mm bolt back on drivers side because a regulator sticks out off of the fuel rail making it a tight fit.
You do not have to take fuel rails or power steering tank brackets off to do this job.
Disconnect the wire to the coil pack then remove the 7mm bolt and twist coil back and forth. The coil should come right out with a long rubber boot on the end. After you get it out wipe any dirt off with a rag so it won't fall back in the hole going back in. If you have air blow any grit out of the hole before removing plug.
The 3/8" ratchet,(2) 6" extensions and socket do most of the plugs. The passenger side 4th plug takes a 3" extension in the plug socket to make it in the hole because of a metal hose.
On the drivers side the first plug takes all of your 1/4" drive extensions to be able to get to the 7mm bolt because of a bracket. This bracket is also over the plug hole. Now just use your 3" extension on the plug socket and slip it in the hole from the front of the truck. Then put put another 3" on it and take it out no problem. It helps to unplug the hard plastic hose from the rubber intake boot for more room.
The only other problem is the 7mm bolt on the 3rd plug back on the drivers side. It's too tight to even use a swivel above the socket. This was after going to three stores to find one. I had to finally crank it over at a 90 degree angle and use it like a breaker bar.
This is why I suggest you get one of those little breaker bars on the front end and you'll have no trouble. By knowing the tools you need on the front end and knowing when to use them this should be a 2 hour or less job.
It was a 5 hr. job for me between borrowing extensions twice, going on my shopping spree for a swivel and wrestling with that 7mm bolt.
Tips: Put antiseize on your plugs, start your 7mm bolt by hand and your plugs before putting a ratchet on then. You don't want to crossthread that aluminum.
I hope this helps. It's a lot more info than I had.
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Later,
Chuck
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The first thing you need to know is where the release for the wire connector to the coil pack is. It is on the bottom in the middle back next to the wires. You push up on it.
Tools needed are: 3/8" ratchet with (2) 6" extensions, (2) 3" extensions and 5/8" sparkplug socket. 1/4" ratchet with (2) 2" extensions, (1) 4" extension and 7mm socket.
1/4" small breaker bar (I call it that) this tool will make life easy on the third 7mm bolt back on drivers side because a regulator sticks out off of the fuel rail making it a tight fit.
You do not have to take fuel rails or power steering tank brackets off to do this job.
Disconnect the wire to the coil pack then remove the 7mm bolt and twist coil back and forth. The coil should come right out with a long rubber boot on the end. After you get it out wipe any dirt off with a rag so it won't fall back in the hole going back in. If you have air blow any grit out of the hole before removing plug.
The 3/8" ratchet,(2) 6" extensions and socket do most of the plugs. The passenger side 4th plug takes a 3" extension in the plug socket to make it in the hole because of a metal hose.
On the drivers side the first plug takes all of your 1/4" drive extensions to be able to get to the 7mm bolt because of a bracket. This bracket is also over the plug hole. Now just use your 3" extension on the plug socket and slip it in the hole from the front of the truck. Then put put another 3" on it and take it out no problem. It helps to unplug the hard plastic hose from the rubber intake boot for more room.
The only other problem is the 7mm bolt on the 3rd plug back on the drivers side. It's too tight to even use a swivel above the socket. This was after going to three stores to find one. I had to finally crank it over at a 90 degree angle and use it like a breaker bar.
This is why I suggest you get one of those little breaker bars on the front end and you'll have no trouble. By knowing the tools you need on the front end and knowing when to use them this should be a 2 hour or less job.
It was a 5 hr. job for me between borrowing extensions twice, going on my shopping spree for a swivel and wrestling with that 7mm bolt.
Tips: Put antiseize on your plugs, start your 7mm bolt by hand and your plugs before putting a ratchet on then. You don't want to crossthread that aluminum.
I hope this helps. It's a lot more info than I had.
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Later,
Chuck
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Thanks for reposting those instruction for
me! They no doubt will come in handy tomorrow
when the job will be done at a friends who has a garage and the biggest tool box I have ever seen, really its humongas!! Thanks again
I've printed it and won't loose it this time?
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Robert B. Chuhran
Thanks for reposting those instruction for
me! They no doubt will come in handy tomorrow
when the job will be done at a friends who has a garage and the biggest tool box I have ever seen, really its humongas!! Thanks again
I've printed it and won't loose it this time?
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Robert,
Toss some clean towels over the fenders too, just in case....
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Robert,
Toss some clean towels over the fenders too, just in case....
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I added a telescopic magnet to my list of tools. It sure helps with those 7mm bolts.
Robert,
It's on my website under Spark Plugs in case you lose it again.
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Chuck
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[This message has been edited by LTNBOLT (edited 03-20-2001).]
Robert,
It's on my website under Spark Plugs in case you lose it again.
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Later,
Chuck
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[This message has been edited by LTNBOLT (edited 03-20-2001).]
