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#352 of 401 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.

#353 of 401 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 401 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.

#355 of 401 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 401 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.

#357 of 401 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.

#358 of 401 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 401 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.

#360 of 401 1967 volkswagon by wbunch

Jun 23, 2008 (7:16 am)

hello am new to this site am restoring a 67 beetle it is a bajb and i need some help thx wayne

#361 of 401 Re: 1967 volkswagon [wbunch] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 23, 2008 (9:11 am)

Replying to: wbunch (Jun 23, 2008 7:16 am)
First off you should read through books like this one:
 
Baja Bugs and Buggies
 
do a lot of homework before you begin a project like this, is my first advice, and plan out and budget out what you want to accomplish.

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