Spark plug change ?

Sorry for the post about to tackle the spark plug change on the 3rd gen … there was a really good video a member posted here awhile ago on the process . But I can’t seem to find it … need a bit of assistance finding it and Any tools you guys recommend to make the job easier . Thanks

 

Team Oil Drop
Spark Plug change

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc9FYrD7vUw

Their You Tube Channel
Lots of info

https://www.youtube.com/@teamoildrop

 

Assuming you have a torque wrench, also get this flexible magnetic spark plug socket:

$15 EPAuto Swivel Magnetic Spark Plug Socket, 6 point 5/8" x 6"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZT9VZK

 

I changed my plugs when the engine was stone cold. Plugs came out and when in very easy. I started on the driver side so i could finish on the easier passenger side.

 

The Team Oil Drop video is a highly detailed video and is helpful. BUT..........If you have a manual transmission your kinda screwed doing the drivers side and here's why.
The firewall side bracket on the drivers side holds a multitude of rigid clutch fluid lines that blocks you from accessing the middle plug and the plug that is near the firewall.
I studied different YouTube videos and couldn't understand why I had so much more in the way than what I was seeing in the videos. Every video I watched was automatic
transmissions. My local Toyota dealer is going to change out the remaining two plugs this Friday, I didn't even ask the cost because It just needs done and I'm not doing it!

 

I got it done it was real pia to get the bottom bracket bolt loose not to mention tighten it back up …lol I used a wrench on it took some time and lot of cussing getting to the bolt to tighten it back up .. but i did it .. did it from the top of the engine bay it was tight but doable once u figure out how to get the wrench to stay in place and turn the bolt with so little room .. good thing I didn’t loosen it to much just enough for the bracket to move .

 

At what mileage is your truck??

 

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