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How To: Replacing Spark Plugs and Wires on 5VZ-FE 3.4 V6

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacomaJPP, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. Mar 17, 2023 at 3:21 AM
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    Tony-Tacoma-5121

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    Great DIY Tutorial, though I have to ask: I have one of those hook-style gap gauges for that curve in the lower electrode, and checked both sides of the spark plug (DENSO Double Platinum plugs for 5VZ-FE). They all checked out at 0.043-44”. Would that be OK to install as is?
     
  2. Mar 17, 2023 at 8:11 AM
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    turbodb

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    Yep, totally fine.
     
  3. Apr 21, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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    excellent write up! subbed & tagged!
     
  4. Jan 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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    2nd time I've referred to this instructional. So great this many years later. Thanks for a great write up!
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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    AWESOME wright up !!
     
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