I'm changing my spark plugs.

[Tuberski]

While JohnT hasn't posted in forever, his last activity shows as Feb 2, 2009...



ACK!

[The Mad Monk]

Maybe lurking counts.

[Joseph]

Damn, Dodge really does use gorillas with impact wrenches to install those things.

I needed to put a 4 ft pipe on a breaker bar to loosen the damn thing, and the 2 ft extension I needed to put the socket on was on the brink of doing something unfortunate when the plug finally gave.

I just discovered the boots on the replacement wires I bought for the job are both considerably longer than the OEM boots, and have the connector closer to the opening of boot.

Plugs look good, just worn -- gap is nearly double the original spec, which probably explains my cold/wet starting problems.

I think I'll Just keep the OEM wires -- they appear to be sound, even after seven years and 105,000 miles.

Couple questions:

Do I need to add more dielectric grease if I am not changing out the wires?

How dependable is the reading on a torque wrench?

Dodge what and year, Engine (V-6/8) and why are you changing them?

[The Mad Monk]

It was nearly four years ago, don't worry about it.

The truck is a 1998 Dodge Dakota, 4x2, reg cab with a 312 V8 Magnum engine and a limited slip rear gear. It had been hard starting to the point of not starting in sopping wet weather.

[MOBIUS]

Maybe lurking counts.

Obviously still too embarrassed to actually show his face...

[chequita guevara]

What happened to him anyway?

[Theben]

And why resurrect a 4 year old thread?

[Berzerker]

yeah, I just went and gave some advice and this that old? Now I have to know, how did it work out?

[The Mad Monk]

Passable.