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mnkybrs
GenIII
 
12/17/2001
18:41:13
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what tools are needed to change out the spark plugs on a 3.9? I can only get to the front two with what i have. and when i removed those, the porceline pieces broke. any ideas? are the back four plugs so hard to get at?
98 Dakota Sport C/C V6
Deep Amethist
Clear corners
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intense99dak
Dodge Dakota
12/17/2001
19:26:23
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Does your spark plug wrench have a piece of rubber up next to where the ratchet connects? This rubber should help in breaking plugs.
Handy tools to have when changing plugs:
- Air compressor or a can of compressed air (for cleaning keyboards) so you can blow away all the crud around the spark plug. Better than letting it fall into the cylinder.
- A flex head ratchet is invaluable when used with a short (3") extension to access the rear driver's side plug. A medium (6") extension also comes in handy.
- A pair of pliers to remove those dirt trapping heat shields. Twist while pulling and they'll come right out.
- Diaelectric (sp?) grease to put on the ends of the plug wires. This makes pulling them off easier the next time you change plugs as well as helping to keep moisture out.
- A 6 foot cheater bar if this is the first time you're changing plugs. Dodge has a gorilla that uses an impact gun to install the factory plugs.
Think that's it.
Chuck Robbins
www.intense99dak.com
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