Just changed the "dreaded" sparkplugs
04-23-2011, 04:32 PM
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Just changed the "dreaded" sparkplugs
All in all, it wasn't to bad.
I opted for something a little more powerful then carb cleaner. I brought out a can of PB Blaster.
I broke the plugs loose, no more then 1/8 - 1/4 turn. Squirted enough PB Blaster in the tube to just cover the hex on the plug.
When I was pulling them out, I worked them out very easily. I turned no more then 1/4 turn at any given time. It get's to a point where you know you are clear to keep turning.
The 2 front plugs were noticeably worse then the other 3 on each side. One thing I noticed, zero anti-seize on the threads.
When I put them back in, I followed the directions in the TSB and coated the area just under the threads with a thin film of anti-seize being careful to NOT get any on the tip or electrode.
When I was done, it fired right up and idled just fine.
Time spent - 45 min
I opted for something a little more powerful then carb cleaner. I brought out a can of PB Blaster.
I broke the plugs loose, no more then 1/8 - 1/4 turn. Squirted enough PB Blaster in the tube to just cover the hex on the plug.
When I was pulling them out, I worked them out very easily. I turned no more then 1/4 turn at any given time. It get's to a point where you know you are clear to keep turning.
The 2 front plugs were noticeably worse then the other 3 on each side. One thing I noticed, zero anti-seize on the threads.
When I put them back in, I followed the directions in the TSB and coated the area just under the threads with a thin film of anti-seize being careful to NOT get any on the tip or electrode.
When I was done, it fired right up and idled just fine.
Time spent - 45 min
04-23-2011, 10:31 PM
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04-24-2011, 04:30 AM
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It was about 15min on the drivers side and probably 30min on the passenger side by the time I got to them.
Just take your time, turning no more then 1/8 - 1/4 of a turn, tightening a little, the backing out some more.
In essence, working them out oh so slowly.
Just take your time, turning no more then 1/8 - 1/4 of a turn, tightening a little, the backing out some more.
In essence, working them out oh so slowly.
04-30-2011, 10:54 PM
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Not sure... Does it wick down without loosening the plugs? If so it may help wash down some of the carbon deposits. For sure it isn't hurting anything unless your plug wells are swimming in the stuff at this point 
05-01-2011, 05:44 AM
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I would agree with this. Unless you are cracking them loose to let the PB seep down, chances are it isn't doing a bit of good.
05-01-2011, 11:33 AM
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