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ck98daksport
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2005
18:04:29
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 Subject: spark plug heat shields
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Has anyone taken off those stupid heat shields that are around every single spark plug? Wondering what problems if any that I would have if I took them off. Time to do the old spring tune up and checking the plugs is next on the list. What is the easiest way to get those things off?
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93dak4x4
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2005
18:21:04
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i dont have any so i wasnt aware you had them? i guess that means you can take em off. my guess on gettin them off......vise grips and pull
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2005
18:33:50
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a big pair of channel lock pliers. squeeze and twist and pull. mine came out rather easily. no ill effects.
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GB2000
GenIII
3/31/2005
19:58:47
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Forewarning...I removed mine and the one closest to me on the left side when looking under the hood was rusted in pretty badly. It took 4 hours of twisting, prying, chiseling, and tugging before I finally got it to come out. I honestly thought I was gonna have to get my truck towed because I wasn't gonna get it and it was closed up to the point where the spark plug wouldn't be able to go back in. Other than that PIA heat shield, the other 5 weren't too difficult and it sure looks nicer.
Josh Blackshire - Owner, Ohio Dakotas .NET
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um
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2005
20:02:45
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throw those stupid things out
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um_is_dumb
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2005
11:29:23
| RE: spark plug heat shields
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Idiot. I very highly doubt you're an engineer, unlike the one(s) that designed the shields and the truck so LEAVE THEM ON STUPID!
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2005
12:11:35
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They protect the boots from water splash and from heat. If you replace your wires often and don't drive through big puddles, you might never miss them. Otherwise, best to leave them.
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GB2000
GenIII
4/02/2005
13:20:10
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A lot of the guys who off-road their trucks have taken theirs off with no ill-effects either. Usually they'll gunk up with water and mud and are a real bitch to clear out when the time comes.
Josh Blackshire - Owner, Ohio Dakotas .NET
Red 98 Dakota Sport - Check it out!
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