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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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to change my spark plugs. Using a 3/8 drive and a swivel extension I managed but not with ease, but I get it done...that is all...well that and a word of advice, do this when the engine is cold
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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You should have taken it to a qualified mechanic.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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I think he does when changing valve caps.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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lol, my warranty is out
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Be careful though...hes a Admin, Who knows what he is capable of now.

IMO hardest one would be the passenger rear. But nothing a spark plug socket and nice slim ratchet doesn't take care of.

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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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they were in there really tight...I mean really tight and a little 5" ratchet didn't cut it, I had to make a cheater bar with a larger box end wrench but once I had that figured out it went pretty quick. I had no idea the heads stayed that hot so long

Oh and yes, It's good to be the king
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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did you go buy one of those cheapo ratchet sets to do this? 5" ratchet?? you werent using 1/4 drive was ya?
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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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lol, it was a craftsman!
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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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I have to jack the truck up and change 2 of them, 5 and 8, from under the truck. Had to find a spark plug socket with a hex on the end of it to remove them with a wrench.

I'm about due for another set. Thanks for the reminder.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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How did they look?
Make sure you used anti seize otherwise they b tight again.
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