Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
03-30-2008, 06:15 PM
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Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
I stumbled across some posts dealing with MAJOR issues in removing 4.6L V8 spark plugs. Seems they sometimes break during removal, due to corosion and their design.
This picture tells it all
Are there any issues for 4.0 V6 plug removal?
This picture tells it all
Are there any issues for 4.0 V6 plug removal?
03-30-2008, 06:52 PM
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RE: Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
ORIGINAL: PistolPete
I've changed mine twice without issues. Use an antisieze lubricant on the threads before installing your new set and don't overtighten them.
I've changed mine twice without issues. Use an antisieze lubricant on the threads before installing your new set and don't overtighten them.
03-30-2008, 07:10 PM
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RE: Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
ORIGINAL: PistolPete
The V-6 Plugs are like your run of the mill plug, you do not have the extended collar on them after the threads like the ones pictured.
The V-6 Plugs are like your run of the mill plug, you do not have the extended collar on them after the threads like the ones pictured.
It's going to be a long time before I have enough miles on this baby to change the plugs and I didn't want any mishaps.
03-30-2008, 08:21 PM
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RE: Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
When pulling off the plug wire, grab it from the boot and spin it so it breaks free, then pull it off. Don't pull it from the wire itself, or the wire could scoot up into the boot where it won't wanna come back out to the original spot. [/voice of experience]
03-30-2008, 08:32 PM
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RE: Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
lots of people have probs with the #5 cylinder being crosstheaded, or partially siezed from the factory. hole has to be re-threaded in order to fix it.
but no, not with the plugs falling apart.
but no, not with the plugs falling apart.
03-30-2008, 09:13 PM
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RE: Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
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lots of people have probs with the #5 cylinder being crosstheaded, or partially siezed from the factory. hole has to be re-threaded in order to fix it.
but no, not with the plugs falling apart.
lots of people have probs with the #5 cylinder being crosstheaded, or partially siezed from the factory. hole has to be re-threaded in order to fix it.
but no, not with the plugs falling apart.
1 3
2 4
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03-30-2008, 09:21 PM
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RE: Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
ORIGINAL: Buckshot Barry
Whoopee!
It's going to be a long time before I have enough miles on this baby to change the plugs and I didn't want any mishaps.
ORIGINAL: PistolPete
The V-6 Plugs are like your run of the mill plug, you do not have the extended collar on them after the threads like the ones pictured.
The V-6 Plugs are like your run of the mill plug, you do not have the extended collar on them after the threads like the ones pictured.
It's going to be a long time before I have enough miles on this baby to change the plugs and I didn't want any mishaps.
What's our average plug life?
03-31-2008, 12:19 AM
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RE: Any issues removing V6 spark plugs
ORIGINAL: Buckshot Barry
Which cylinder is #5. Please correct my drawing
1 3
2 4
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ORIGINAL: fazm
lots of people have probs with the #5 cylinder being crosstheaded, or partially siezed from the factory. hole has to be re-threaded in order to fix it.
but no, not with the plugs falling apart.
lots of people have probs with the #5 cylinder being crosstheaded, or partially siezed from the factory. hole has to be re-threaded in order to fix it.
but no, not with the plugs falling apart.
1 3
2 4
56
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6 3
5 2
4 1
radiator
or maybe its
3 6
2 5
1 4
either way, its the middle plug on the passenger side with the problems.