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Old 07-08-2012 | 10:10 PM
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What brand of plugs are you gonna get from autozone?
I already got em.. Champion.
Old 07-08-2012 | 10:17 PM
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Y'all recommend using dielectric grease and antiseize?
Wouldnt hurt but I dont run it.
Old 07-08-2012 | 10:24 PM
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it helps to have a universal to get the last plug in the rear out. Yes, I use the grease and anit-seeze.
Old 07-08-2012 | 11:05 PM
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If you have to buy a socket, buy a magnetic one, they work much better IMO.

Don't be afraid to muscle the pack out, it shouldn't come off with ease, if it does that may be the problem. It should take a little bit of a tug. Don't pull from the middle, grab it at both ends and wiggle it loose.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Amos
If you have to buy a socket, buy a magnetic one, they work much better IMO.

Don't be afraid to muscle the pack out, it shouldn't come off with ease, if it does that may be the problem. It should take a little bit of a tug. Don't pull from the middle, grab it at both ends and wiggle it loose.
Thanks for the advice. And I have a magnetic one! Woo
Old 07-08-2012 | 11:25 PM
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Just waiting for the 105 degree heat with a deathload of humidity to leave.
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Just don't strip stripe the spark plug holes, my only advice.
Old 07-10-2012 | 01:16 PM
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What gap do I want? Gunna do this in a couple hours.
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Originally Posted by luckyAD80
What gap do I want? Gunna do this in a couple hours.
look in thread
Old 07-10-2012 | 02:22 PM
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look in thread
I can read thanks. I've heard two different: 35 and 40.
Old 07-10-2012 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyAD80
I can read thanks. I've heard two different: 35 and 40.
Look harder...under the hood.
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Old 07-10-2012 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyAD80
Y'all recommend using dielectric grease and antiseize?
Yes, you can buy the little packets if you want. And you might as well do all six, on an 01 you have to unbolt the entire coil rail (four bolts) to do just three. You'll probably need a socket extension and you can just lift the rail out of the way when you are changing the plugs (it does not come all the way off).
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Got em done. Thanks for all the help. Didn't have a torque wrench but other than that everything was good.

Not sure if my problem was fixed. Imma give it some time and see if anything changes. Will post updates. Thanks again!
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Wow. Just drove it to a restaurant and I can tell you right now it got worse. Car shaking while driving....
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Wow. Just drove it to a restaurant and I can tell you right now it got worse. Car shaking while driving....
Are they on in the correct order?



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