spark plugs (not what you think)

[starlightknight]

So.. New to the doin-it-meself thing, and to posting here

Subject of discussion: the plug directly beneath the coolant resevoir... Proof that Chrysler hates us all?

Got em all, but that one took me as long as the other five. Any belated advice since I'm getting things in the wrong order?

 

[tommudd]

Either swivel or just pop the reservoir off ( two 10 mm nuts) and move over a bit. You already have the 10 mm out anyways takes literally another minute
Not a big deal

 

[uss2defiant]

remove the coolant overflow reservoir.
Just unscrew it and move it.

Or use a swivel joint

 

[Dave]

I have a swivel plug socket and I have used that. I have also just removed the coolant reservoir and done it that way. I prefer just removing the reservoir a little. That last plug (#6) is a pain but not hard to do. I have to stand on something to reach it better ever since the lift.....LOL


Dave

 

[boboborino]

Well one thing that has not been mentionned yet, and it's what I do is remove the reservoir, or you can use a swivel socket:mexsmoke:

Bert

 

[starlightknight]

Thanks for that maybe next time I'll ask first

 

[jp7794]

First, welcome to the forum.

You are new to this stuff my friend. I had some kind of Pontiac in the 80s where you had to pull off the exhaust manifold to get to a plug. I am sure the original plug is still in there as it sits in a junk yard somewhere. :happy3:

Now if you really want to have some spark plug fun, ask what kind of spark plugs to use. :gr_grin:

 

[tjkj2002]

The KJ with the 3.7 is 1 of the easiest plug changes you will encounter these days with a V6 engine.

 

[profdlp]

I used two 4" socket extensions. I worked the first one in with the spark plug socket on it, then caught it with the second. It might have taken me a couple minutes longer than the other ones, but not enough to be a nuisance.

 

[starlightknight]

Which plugs? NGK coppers.. I spend hours reading this forum and just haven't posted

As far as tools, 8 inch extension, 1/2 to 1/4 adapter, 1/4 to 1/8 adapter and then the socket (lost two in that engine)

Guess I like the pain

 

[uss2defiant]

Ngk 6987 ZFR6F-11G

wished it was just named 6789 instead

on amazon as an add-on item
http://www.amazon.com/NGK-6987-Spar...sim_263_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=035A33GJRM77C252C5YC

that's the cheapest price I could find that I just ordered from recently.

 

[megatone]

As far as tools, 8 inch extension, 1/2 to 1/4 adapter, 1/4 to 1/8 adapter and then the socket (lost two in that engine)

Here's an awesome tool to add to the arsenal. It's a ratchet with an angled body and a pivoting head (sounds like a bad joke). The bend in the handle with the pivoting head allows the handle end to swing closer to the engine block, changing the angle at which force is applied to the body of the spark plug. Maybe some old-timers would hate this tool, but any serious wrencher should always have one of these ready. Nothing ***** worse than replacing that hard-as-hell-to-reach spark plug with a regular ratchet......and you button up the engine compartment....fire up the engine and find out you have a misfire because you cracked the porcelain on that hard as hell to reach spark plug.

Here's a picture of what I'm talking about. I bought a similar model from the Matco tool truck a few years back and paid a little over a hundred bucks for it. But I've seen similar generic tools at Autozone, Pep Boys, etc for right around 25 bucks. I know I could wear out the $25 ratchet within 6 months, but for the casual DIY person it could last a long time.



I don't always buy cheap tools, but when I do, it's because I only need it to work once. ..... Can anybody relate to that?

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[libertybob]

Cheap tools...

My salvage yard tools are all inexpensive ones that I can lose without stressing out. Have left a tool behind in yards more times than I care to remember. I pick up a lot of name brand tools at garage sales for give away prices and augment these with cheap imports to have a complete set. Taiwan sockets seem to hold up to light/medium duty use but I avoid mainland China tools as I have had too many break. For heavy duty applications I use name brand tools only. I also travel with a tool kit in each of my cars for emergency repairs on the road. Never have too many I suppose.....

 

[CalcityRenegade]

Replace the spark plugs on a Ford Ranger with the 4.0L V6, It would almost be easier to remove the engine first and then replace the plugs.

 

[Hockeygoon]

The KJ with the 3.7 is 1 of the easiest plug changes you will encounter these days with a V6 engine.

Agreed. I actually find the oil filter more difficult to change than the spark plugs.

 

[LibertyTC]

As listed on the under hood sticker:
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I prefer just to move the tank slightly out of the way, as mentioned.
No need for a swivel then.
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I tape my spark plug socket to extension. I use 3/8 only. No adapters please.
I'm like Dave need that step stool for the rear one, lifted too.

 

[megatone]

I don't like using swivels joints....I avoid them if I can....here is an extension with a beveled tip which allows for limited pivot motion. Comes in handy sometimes.. Every now-and-then I will use a palm ratchet as pictured below.....and a man can never have enough extension in his collection.

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[ltd02]

Replace the spark plugs on a Ford Ranger with the 4.0L V6, It would almost be easier to remove the engine first and then replace the plugs.

You must mean the SOHC 4L cause my OHV is a piece of cake. :shrug:

 

[mcdeaglesandwich]

I believe the first time i did the plugs i left the inside most screw off, allowing it to be rotated easily upward. Did my plugs this weekend and that one only took an extra minute or two.

 

[flair1111]

i move the tank over. i dont like the idea of not being dead straight above the plug
when i put pressure on it to remove it. it would suck ass if you broke it off. i never use swivels on plugs.