84k plug change
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84k plug change
Ok, so I put it off as long as I could. Truck was really starting to idle ruff, and MPG was starting to suffer. SO, I had a buddy(certified mechanic) that was willing to take the job. Now I warned him about how bad this things are about breaking. He assured me it would be fine, only to bring it home, when he said"I've never seen a plug like that". Well, I decided to try it myself. Now, I've read lots of posts on here, and followed the TSB, but still broke 6 of 8. I must say, it is very disheartening knowing you just destroyed a pefectly good vehicle. Anyhoo, got me a Lisle tool and went to work. Took 10 hours to get the broken plugs out, nearly stripping the threads in one cylinder. However, hard work and determination prevails, and a small smirk of satisfaction makes it all worth it, when you start it up and it purrs like a kitten. Took it for a test drive and kept thinking it had died when coming to a stop. It idles so smooth now. So, for the next guy thinking of doing his own plug change...take you time, buy a Lisle tool and get to work. It is do-able. 
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Ok, so I put it off as long as I could. Truck was really starting to idle ruff, and MPG was starting to suffer. SO, I had a buddy(certified mechanic) that was willing to take the job. Now I warned him about how bad this things are about breaking. He assured me it would be fine, only to bring it home, when he said"I've never seen a plug like that". Well, I decided to try it myself. Now, I've read lots of posts on here, and followed the TSB, but still broke 6 of 8. I must say, it is very disheartening knowing you just destroyed a pefectly good vehicle. Anyhoo, got me a Lisle tool and went to work. Took 10 hours to get the broken plugs out, nearly stripping the threads in one cylinder. However, hard work and determination prevails, and a small smirk of satisfaction makes it all worth it, when you start it up and it purrs like a kitten. Took it for a test drive and kept thinking it had died when coming to a stop. It idles so smooth now. So, for the next guy thinking of doing his own plug change...take you time, buy a Lisle tool and get to work. It is do-able.
Great job !
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Good to hear that you got it done, I actually took my truck apart today to get to the plugs and I'm in the process of changing them. Just cracked them open tonight and I'm letting them soak with carb cleaner to see if I can get it done. The trucks an 06 with 87k miles so I'll be amazed if I don't break a few.
I can't believe a truck that has otherwise been flawless to me had this disaster waiting for me. I knew something was wrong when I started looking for plugs and could barely find any different brands for an engine that's out there in the millions. That was the first red flag and now I see why.
I can't believe a truck that has otherwise been flawless to me had this disaster waiting for me. I knew something was wrong when I started looking for plugs and could barely find any different brands for an engine that's out there in the millions. That was the first red flag and now I see why.