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Changing sparks plugs... What else should I do??

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Warren Thompson, Sep 19, 2009.

  1. Sep 19, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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    Warren Thompson

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    I am going to change my sparks plugs today (Chris 4X4, thanks for the fantastic sticky!!). Since I have all the coverings off, is there anything else I shoud clean/check. I did a search of the forums about cleaning throttle body, but only found threads concerning 4 bangers and Gen 1 V6. Is this not a requirement for the Second Gen V6's??:confused:

    Thanks for any help.
     
  2. Sep 19, 2009 at 7:37 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Change the plugs, maybe the air filter, and call it good. :)
     
  3. Sep 19, 2009 at 7:41 AM
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    Thanks Chris. I have the AFE filter and just tapped it out. It will be interesting to see how much knuckle flesh I will knock off with the spark plugs. Seems like I always bleed somewhere with the simplest task...
     
  4. Sep 19, 2009 at 7:44 AM
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    I hear ya, Buddy. :eek:
     
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  6. Sep 19, 2009 at 7:51 AM
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    :rofl:
     
  7. Sep 19, 2009 at 3:18 PM
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    Okay, plugs done. No blood, hanging flesh or crushed nails!! My biggest problem was the damn spark plug socket coming off the extender after torquing down on the plugs. All else was easy, and I saved about $200. Took about 2 hours.

    When done, I did the Fog Lights on anytime mod. It also worked!!! I am on a winning streak here.

    Maybe I should cuddle up to the wife and see if my luck holds out. Afterall, she saw me over the engine, tools, electrical stuff, oily hands. She MUST be as excited as I am....

    Yeah... An my Taco can fly...
     
  8. Sep 19, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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    Thats why you see my extensions taped together with Electrical tape. :)
     
  9. Sep 19, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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    Good idea. Again, hindsight is 20/20.

    Will I remember this in 30,000 miles when I do it again?? Hope rains eternal.

    Half times disease is actually a blast!!
     

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