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#350 of 359 Nevermind, I got the wires changed by luckins Feb 21, 2008 (4:17 pm)
Nevermind, I managed to get the wires off and I changed all the wires. But, I could only change the plug on the first cylinder because I kept getting the spark plug tool stuck in the hole. I tightened it with the wire and I'm sure that it will be ok because it was pretty secure in the hole. But, I think I should tighten it further and I want to change the rest of the plugs. So, I was wondering if there was a trick to keeping the socket on the ratchet rather than having it come off in the hole? Replies to this message: ronsmith38 (Feb 21, 2008 9:33 pm) luckins (Feb 21, 2008 9:43 pm) kiawah (Feb 22, 2008 7:12 pm) and 1 more...
#351 of 359 Re: Nevermind, I got the wires changed [luckins] by ronsmith38 Feb 21, 2008 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: luckins (Feb 21, 2008 4:17 pm) They make a tool available at auto supply stores that aid in safely removing the sparkplug wires. Replies to this message: luckins (Feb 21, 2008 9:43 pm) kiawah (Feb 22, 2008 7:12 pm) luckins (Feb 22, 2008 7:24 pm)
#352 of 359 Re: Nevermind, I got the wires changed [ronsmith38] by luckins Feb 21, 2008 (9:43 pm)
Replying to: ronsmith38 (Feb 21, 2008 9:33 pm) Thanks, I got the wires off and changed, but now I have a problem with the socket getting stuck in the hole. I tightened one plug with the wire and it seems pretty snug, but would like the change the rest of the plugs. I used the wire to tighten the first plug and it seems snug. I saw somewhere that mentioned using a rubber hose to tighten it, too. I might try that on another one. I just hope they're tight enough. The wires are pretty snug in there, so I doubt they will blow out. I also saw another tool with a handle long enough so that the socket and handle are all one piece. I might get that and use that to tighten while using the regular socket wrench to take them out. Replies to this message: kiawah (Feb 22, 2008 7:12 pm) luckins (Feb 22, 2008 7:24 pm)
#353 of 359 89 dodge ram 50 by chuckiej3 Feb 22, 2008 (6:16 pm)
i have an 89 dodge ram 50 that needs new o rings. i need to know if this is a job that i could do myself . it has a 2.6 liter engine. i would consider my self above average when it comes to do it yourself projects.
#354 of 359 Re: Nevermind, I got the wires changed [luckins] by kiawah Feb 22, 2008 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: luckins (Feb 21, 2008 9:43 pm) Using the wire to tighten the plug, is no way near tight enough. Replies to this message: luckins (Feb 22, 2008 7:24 pm)
#355 of 359 Re: Nevermind, I got the wires changed [kiawah] by luckins Feb 22, 2008 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Feb 22, 2008 7:12 pm) Thanks. I actually got a t-tool and managed to tighten them up the way I like it. I tightened them to where they were snug and tried to turn it about 1/4 to 1/2 inch further. Usually, this works fine unless I have a PCV issue. I will check to see if any are loose in a week or so before I take a long trip.
#356 of 359 fan runs all the time by watt476 Mar 09, 2008 (7:32 pm)
Does anyone know why this is? It runs constantly, even when the motor's cold. Any help would be appreciated. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 18, 2008 8:41 am)
#357 of 359 b3000 fuel lines by liftsuper Mar 17, 2008 (4:36 pm)
I have a 01 Mazda b3000 went to have the fuel filter changed and was told that they could not get lines off on the tank side of the filter. this supposedly is a common problem that requires the fuel lines from the tank to be changed. is it possible to splice these lines as opposed to dropping the tank and replacing them. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 18, 2008 9:14 am)
#358 of 359 Re: fan runs all the time [watt476] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 18, 2008 (8:41 am)
Replying to: watt476 (Mar 09, 2008 7:32 pm) Sounds like a bad temperature sensor. It thinks your engine is hot and grounds the circuit for the fan. Or a loose wire to the sensor is grounding.
#359 of 359 Re: b3000 fuel lines [liftsuper] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 18, 2008 (9:14 am)
Replying to: liftsuper (Mar 17, 2008 4:36 pm) If you mean splice them with neoprene hose that can be risky, since they could be pulled off on the road if you drag over something; also, unlike under the hood, these flexible lines are exposed to far more severe weather conditions. One would also have to consider where the splice was made.