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  • 1bad01
    I wanna go fast.
    • Nov 2008
    • 2909

    spark plug fail

    so i have a 98 explorer with the 4.0. Its the single overhead cam, 4 door 4by4.

    I wanted to replace the plugs & wires. Wow what a pain in the ass.

    I replaced 5 plugs and 5 wires.... I have no idea how or what the trick is too replace the plug on the rear passenger side... All the boots were welded to the spark plugs and were a complete pain in the ass to get off, a lot of twisting & pulling with not alot of room. On the passenger side i did take out the air box, couple of antifreeze hoses, & some wiring clips... Still could barley touch the last plug... Even tried from the bottom side... Whats the trick?

    If anyone on this site would want to take this job on please let me know a price, i need this done and i don't believe i have the correct tools to do it. All i need is one last plug & wire done.

    Any help is much appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.
  • Slow35th
    Tuner 2.0
    • Oct 2006
    • 34114

    #2
    Extension and swivels.
    Junkyard 5.3
    726whp 9.82 @145 on 14psi

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    • 1bad01
      I wanna go fast.
      • Nov 2008
      • 2909

      #3
      Originally posted by Slow35th View Post
      Extension and swivels.
      yes... But i couldn't even get a damn grip in the boot cuz my hand wont fit around it...

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      • Slow35th
        Tuner 2.0
        • Oct 2006
        • 34114

        #4
        Originally posted by 1bad01 View Post
        yes... But i couldn't even get a damn grip in the boot cuz my hand wont fit around it...
        Just yank the bitch off. Or reach down with a razor and cut the boot off.
        Junkyard 5.3
        726whp 9.82 @145 on 14psi

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        • octanehuffer
          TCS Homer
          • Nov 2009
          • 5265

          #5
          Plier and pry bar

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          • 1bad01
            I wanna go fast.
            • Nov 2008
            • 2909

            #6
            Originally posted by Slow35th View Post
            Just yank the bitch off. Or reach down with a razor and cut the boot off.
            i will give you a case of beer too do this

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            • 2 beer
              Insurance guy
              • Jul 2004
              • 21868

              #7
              the trick to doing this is to not be a cry baby and just do it. Get in there and get it done, because you have to. Your mother will not be there to hold your hand and coddle you, wipe your tears, stop complaining and do it. You might get a cut on your pretty little dish soap hands but it will heal I promise.














              (how was that Dan? better? )
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              • Slow35th
                Tuner 2.0
                • Oct 2006
                • 34114

                #8
                Originally posted by 1bad01 View Post
                i will give you a case of beer too do this
                If i wasnt going up north i would come do this
                Junkyard 5.3
                726whp 9.82 @145 on 14psi

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                • 1bad01
                  I wanna go fast.
                  • Nov 2008
                  • 2909

                  #9
                  (how was that Dan? better? )[/QUOTE]


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                  • 1bad01
                    I wanna go fast.
                    • Nov 2008
                    • 2909

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Slow35th View Post
                    If i wasnt going up north i would come do this

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                    • 2 beer
                      Insurance guy
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 21868

                      #11
                      Originally posted by 1bad01 View Post
                      (how was that Dan? better? )

                      [/QUOTE]

                      I was still making fun of you. Stop crying. Its spark plugs, its not like you are trying to build the space shuttle. I would hate for you to have to replace plugs in a caravan because, OH MY GOD YOU CANT EVEN SEE THE BACK THREE seriously stop being such a nancy, I know this might not seem very car guy like for me to harass you but you need some tough love. Monkeys have been trained to replace spark plugs, whats your excuse
                      Servicing your Auto, Home, Life, Commercial and Collector & Race Car Insurance needs
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                      • 1bad01
                        I wanna go fast.
                        • Nov 2008
                        • 2909

                        #12
                        Originally posted by 2 beer View Post
                        I was still making fun of you. Stop crying. Its spark plugs, its not like you are trying to build the space shuttle. I would hate for you to have to replace plugs in a caravan because, OH MY GOD YOU CANT EVEN SEE THE BACK THREE seriously stop being such a nancy, I know this might not seem very car guy like for me to harass you but you need some tough love. Monkeys have been trained to replace spark plugs, whats your excuse[/QUOTE]

                        yes, i know your were making fun of me.

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                        • octanehuffer
                          TCS Homer
                          • Nov 2009
                          • 5265

                          #13
                          Originally posted by 2 beer View Post
                          I was still making fun of you. Stop crying. Its spark plugs, its not like you are trying to build the space shuttle. I would hate for you to have to replace plugs in a caravan because, OH MY GOD YOU CANT EVEN SEE THE BACK THREE seriously stop being such a nancy, I know this might not seem very car guy like for me to harass you but you need some tough love. Monkeys have been trained to replace spark plugs, whats your excuse[/QUOTE]

                          Remove alternator bracket first.

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                          • octanehuffer
                            TCS Homer
                            • Nov 2009
                            • 5265

                            #14
                            Quote function on the internet is broken

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                            • 2 beer
                              Insurance guy
                              • Jul 2004
                              • 21868

                              #15
                              not necessary to remove alt bracket
                              Servicing your Auto, Home, Life, Commercial and Collector & Race Car Insurance needs
                              952-229-5130

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