Installing new plugs

[Big Al]

I know this has been here before but I can't find it. I would like to change the plugs on my 05 4.2 and I saw some pics on how to do it. Any special tools needed? I have all standard tools to do the job, just don't want to screw up.
Thanks AL

 

[The_Roadie]

May03lt has the videos we all worship. Not only changing the spark plugs, but he discusses tools in other videos. Subscribe and profit!

[video=youtube;hB95ERNaUUk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB95ERNaUUk[/video]

 

[Big Al]

Got it thanks!

 

[Bigbadbowtie08]

Just DON'T over tighten the bolts that hold the coil packs on!! They get weaker over time. I know it says to torque it to 13 pounds.. but due to the extreme heat it is exposed to they become brittle. It'll be a PITA to get either of the last two nearest the cab out if the bolt breaks.
Make sure you use ONLY the AC Delco, Iridium, Resistor model 41-110. Anything else will run like crap. Summit Racing has pretty good deals going on right now.

 

[The_Roadie]

41-103 FTW

 

[MAY03LT]

I know it says to torque it to 13 pounds.. but due to the extreme heat it is exposed to they become brittle.

That's the reason that I showed using a dab of antiseize on the coil hold down bolts.

 

[meerschm]

Why 41-110 vs 41-103?

 

[WarGawd]

FWIW I know the 41-103's are kind of pricey (I think I paid ~$10.50), but I spotted a decent deal today that people may want to know about....already 1/3 off regular price PLUS get a $2/plug rebate till Dec 31 at Amazon, for $4.16 each after rebate

List Price: $9.74
Price: $6.16 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
You Save: $3.58 (37%)
Post-purchase rebate: $2.00 Get forms
Price after rebate: $4.16

EDIT:cross posted to Discounts & Deals

 

[meerschm]

The link from the Amazon page leads to an old version of the rebate form, which has expired.

I had to go directly to
the AC Delco site.

(after googling AC Delco spark rebate)

 

[meerschm]

Why 41-110 vs 41-103?

I got it. I thought the f in FTW had four letters, not three.

 

[McGMT]

I got it. I thought the f in FTW had four letters, not three.

Ive been waiting for someone to take roadies FTW the wrong way....

 

[MacMan]

Best price I found on the Iridiums was through RockAuto.

 

[JerryIrons]

Anytime I see an F word I always assumed it was 4 letters

 

[meerschm]

Best price I found on the Iridiums was through RockAuto.

You are correct, even with shipping vs amazon supersaver free shipping, still a buck or so less.

 

[gmcman]

Any special tools needed?

Inch/Pound torque wrench

Don't forget to reattach the big vacuum tube under the air intake.

 

[CaptainXL]

Inch/Pound torque wrench

Don't forget to reattach the big vacuum tube under the air intake.

I would say to get some feeler gauges as well but the plugs come pre gapped so no adjustment should be necessary. I got some just to double check. You never know if they got jostled in shipping.

 

[bugeyed]

I put a bit of silicone grease on the rubber seal of the coil pack. Did this after one plug got flooded when the hood seal leaked & water got past the seal.

Cheers,
kev

 

[Shdwdrgn]

Hey folks, I'm stuck here. While cleaning my TB today, I thought I would check my plugs to see what kind of shape they are in (86,000 miles). I loosened up the hold-down bolts on #2 and #3 with no problems, but when I tried to pick up the coil packs, they come up about 1/4" and get hung up on something. I tried lightly twisting, rocking, making sure the hold-down bolt wasn't catching anything... They're just stuck. Is this common? Any suggestions on how I can pop them loose? Watching MAY03LT's video, it looks like they should just pull right out without any fuss, so what am I missing?

 

[CaptainXL]

Hey folks, I'm stuck here. While cleaning my TB today, I thought I would check my plugs to see what kind of shape they are in (86,000 miles). I loosened up the hold-down bolts on #2 and #3 with no problems, but when I tried to pick up the coil packs, they come up about 1/4" and get hung up on something. I tried lightly twisting, rocking, making sure the hold-down bolt wasn't catching anything... They're just stuck. Is this common? Any suggestions on how I can pop them loose? Watching MAY03LT's video, it looks like they should just pull right out without any fuss, so what am I missing?

I'm guessing you didn't remove the electrical connector? other than that it shouldn't be hard.

 

[Shdwdrgn]

I'm guessing you didn't remove the electrical connector? other than that it shouldn't be hard.

Actually yes, I did. Pulled the grey clip and removed the plug on both coil packs I was trying to remove. I was working with #2 and #3 because they're out in the open and I've never worked with this kind of setup before. And now that I think about it, I believe I also tried #4 (without pulling the plug) with the same results. When I lifted up on each coil pack, it felt springy, like I was hitting a rubber stopper or some kind of lightweight metal, and since I wasn't sure what was underneath at the time, I didn't want to pry at them for fear of bending some delicate piece underneath.

 

[CaptainXL]

Actually yes, I did. Pulled the grey clip and removed the plug on both coil packs I was trying to remove. I was working with #2 and #3 because they're out in the open and I've never worked with this kind of setup before. And now that I think about it, I believe I also tried #4 (without pulling the plug) with the same results. When I lifted up on each coil pack, it felt springy, like I was hitting a rubber stopper or some kind of lightweight metal, and since I wasn't sure what was underneath at the time, I didn't want to pry at them for fear of bending some delicate piece underneath.

Just yank em out.nothing to hurt if that's what your worried about.