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shaggyfrog
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2002
22:18:17
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I have a 02 4.7cc. I was looking at changing the plugs to the "famous" Autolites. I popped the hood to check it out and it sees the #3 & #7 plugs are directly under two pipes leading to the water pump. Has anyone changed their plugs? Do you have to move these pipes? Seems like a big pain in the a$$ just to change the plugs. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.
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TonyC
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2002
22:28:55
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Just got finished changing mine. Not a problem. First, remove the cover to the air intake box and the hose that attaches to the plenum. Then loosen the bolts on either side of the plenum and the hose clamp that attaches to the throttle body. Gently wiggle the plenum off of the throttle body. Once that is removed, unsnap the tops of the hose brackets, loosen the hoses from their nests. You will have to remove one of them from a nest on the left side (passenger side) of the engine (where the hose turns to rubber) to get it out of the way. The rest is easy to figure out. REMEMBER TO BLOW OUT ALL THE JUNK INSIDE THE SPARK PLUG HOLE BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG, OR IT WILL DROP INTO THE CYLINDER.
Not as easy as an old Chevy 350, but at least you don't need a special $1000.00 tool to do it.
Good Luck
TonyC
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shaggyfrog
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2002
22:57:10
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when you say hose do you mean the metal two pipes?
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shaggyfrog
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2002
22:59:03
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by the way i don't have the stock intake, so none of that is in the way.
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shaggyfrog
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2002
15:15:57
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help!!!
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Rob
GenIII
6/13/2002
16:03:16
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Help with what?Tonyc said it perfect, the pipes you are talking about just unsnap them from ther holders and they have enough play to push out of the way.Very simple project maybe 15 min total time
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harlow wilcox
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2002
21:36:44
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shaggyfrog, congrats on seeing the need to change your worn out OEM sparkplugs. What you need is a set of Autolite ignition engineered sparkplugs for more pep, faster starts, smooth idle, and improved MPG.
Trust Autolite for all your sparkplug needs won't you?
From bumper to tailight you are always right with Autolite!
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2002
21:53:26
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Harlow forgot to let ya all know, Please use Anti sieze on the plug threads to prevent gualing..a little goes a long ways.
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shaggyfrog
Dodge Dakota
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6/14/2002
14:56:00
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thanks for the feedback guys! harlow, ever thought of a career in advertisment?
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