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CHANGE SPARK PLUGS -2002' TACOMA V-6

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by PrerunnerPaul, May 14, 2011.

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May 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

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I WANT TO CHANGE THE PLUGS IN MY 02' TACOMA PRE-RUNNER, BUT I HEARD THAT THERE A COUPLE PLUGS THAT ARE HARD TO CHANGE. MY QUESTION IS: WHY ARE THEY HARD TO CHANGE, & DO I NEED ANY KIND OF SPECIAL TOOLS TO DO IT? IT'S A V-6.
THANKS.

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May 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM

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chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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Its not hard. Here is a vid for a 4 runner, but same engine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHdoyr91aMQ

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May 14, 2011 at 7:44 PM

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Thanks, it does'nt look that hard after seeing the video, thanks again.

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