Plug changing
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It's not too bad...just remember to do one plug/wire at a time (or draw a diagram of where your wires go on the coil)...and don't overtighten, I think most specs for a spark plug are like around 10-12 foot pounds, which is not very tight at all.
Also, if you get platinum plugs, use the type of gapper that you don't rub across the plug. Use the type that has little wire like things that you measure, and another place to bend the electrode.
This kind.
Other than that, it's pretty easy on a 3.0 or a 4.0...been a while for me, but remember if you can't get to it from the top, you can try the wheel well, or try removing stuff to get a better angle.
Also, if you get platinum plugs, use the type of gapper that you don't rub across the plug. Use the type that has little wire like things that you measure, and another place to bend the electrode.
This kind.
Other than that, it's pretty easy on a 3.0 or a 4.0...been a while for me, but remember if you can't get to it from the top, you can try the wheel well, or try removing stuff to get a better angle.
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You shouldn't have to remove them, and I'm unfamiliar with the 4.0 off the top of my head, but there should be a write up somewhere with some pretty decent pics. Those inner wheel well covers just bend right out of the way though, so you shouldn't have to remove them.
I mean depending on your ability, most shops would probably charge say $100 to pop 6 quick plugs in there. But if you do it yourself, you get the added benefit of knowing that you put dielectric grease on the boots, installed them with the proper torque, and I mean it just really helps connect you with your truck heh...for me at least anyway.
Maybe there's someone that lives nearby...a friend, or someone on the forums...that could help you out your first time.
I mean depending on your ability, most shops would probably charge say $100 to pop 6 quick plugs in there. But if you do it yourself, you get the added benefit of knowing that you put dielectric grease on the boots, installed them with the proper torque, and I mean it just really helps connect you with your truck heh...for me at least anyway.
Maybe there's someone that lives nearby...a friend, or someone on the forums...that could help you out your first time.
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