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DakotaSport
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12/29/2004
19:35:08
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 Subject: Changing plugs with the coil pack
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You guys are probably going to shoot me for this ,but is changing plugs on the 4.7 just as easy as doing it on the old pushrod engines with the cap and rotor? I took a quick look and its just not pull of plug wire and go. Is it just that one nut I have to unscrew. Sorry for the stupid question guys.
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Cut n Paste
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2004
20:18:01
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Here's what the book say.
An individual ignition coil is used for each spark plug. The coil fits into machined holes in the cylinder head. A mounting stud/nut secures each coil to the top of the intake manifold. The bottom of the coil is equipped with a rubber boot to seal the spark plug to the coil. Inside each rubber boot is a spring. The spring is used for a mechanical contact between the coil and the top of the spark plug. These rubber boots and springs are a permanent part of the coil and are not serviced separately. An o-ring is used to seal the coil at the opening into the cylinder head.
(1) Depending on which coil is being removed, the throttle body air intake tube or intake box may need to be removed to gain access to coil.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector from coil by pushing downward on release lock on top of connector and pull connector from coil.
(3) Clean area at base of coil with compressed air before removal.
(4) Remove coil mounting nut from mounting stud.
(5) Carefully pull up coil from cylinder head opening with a slight twisting action.
(6) Remove coil from vehicle.
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hybrid
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2004
23:13:56
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yeah it's very easy......
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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12/30/2004
22:56:44
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It's somewhat "learn-as-you-go" to change a 4.7's plugs, but a piece of cake the second time around. New day..new procedure. At least we don't have to change and gap points anymore!
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DakotaSport
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12/31/2004
01:53:55
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Alright thanks for the info guys. I'm only 17 a year old shmuck who likes to work on his own crap, but f's it up the first time he does it. I guess your right with its just a learn as you go thing. I know basic crap but theres some stuff that I just don't want to f up cause I wanna take care of my truck. After all its the truck I wanted the day my parents went to the dealer to buy a 98 Durango(same color and trim intense blue dakota sport 4x4. I've learned alot on these forums and hope to learn alot more!
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Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2004
10:54:16
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I start my truck when it`s stone cold for a few minutes until I can feel the valve covers just start to warm and shut it down. This makes plug removal a lot easier when the aluminum heads expand a bit. NEVER REMOVE/INSTALL PLUGS WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT.
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