Half Way Through Plugs and Wires Replacement Question

Hoofhearted · Jul 18, 2014

Just finished the drivers side and it's taking longer than expected...that one closest to the radiator was a mini nightmare- especially since I'm nursing a torn UCL- not to mention crapel tunnel and arthritis...

At any rate, Is it ok for me to drive my truck around with three new plugs/wires, and leave the three remaining sets for another day?

It started up ok. Seems to purr along. Just wondering if driving with the three new sets along with the three old sets would somehow make the universe implode....hoping not.

Also, any chance some one could sling me a video link showing how to or advice on getting to the last three on the passenger side?

'02 4.0 v6

It seems to be all cramped up tighter than a clams butt after a three day nacho cheese binge- my wrist and shoulder feel about the same...lol

Thanks

adsm08 · Jul 18, 2014

Do it. Finish tomorrow.

Get the last ones with swivels and extensions and such. Going through the wheel well helps sometimes.

Mark_88 · Jul 18, 2014

Not a problem to drive it the way it is...the universe is safe...I've changed one plug on my 4 banger over the last year without causing any major damage to the realms...unless, of course, you want to blame the recent weather on my 4 banger with a wonky valve seal...even though it has been sitting in a scrap yard for 6 or 7 weeks and the weather has been worse since it hit the bone yard.

I've never worked on a V6...it might have the potential to seriously disrupt things more than my I-4 so don't take my word for it until you've heard from someone with more experience and extra-terrestrial contacts...or, at least, an extra testicle...there are a few three ball people on here from what I've read...

Cod liver oil might help your bodily problems...as long as you don't dwell on the fact that there are now many cod fish swimming around with no livers to filter out all the alcohol they drink...it worked for me many years ago when I was having joint problems...still can't roll a joint but I gave up pot smoking because of that...switched to alcohol since I had so many cod livers on my side...

Andy D · Jul 18, 2014

You'll be fine running around with the job half done. Sorry, I can't offer any advice. Ive only taken out the rear plugs of each side to help me get clearance for something or other.

Mazda · Jul 19, 2014

This is what you need to do the plugs with ease. Spark Plug Socket with a 12" extension that swivels.

Mazda · Jul 19, 2014

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Hoofhearted · Jul 21, 2014

Mazda said:
This is what you need to do the plugs with ease. Spark Plug Socket with a 12" extension that swivels.

That's a nice looking piece- I'm assuming it's 1/2 inch drive?

Any idears where I can pick one of those up?

Hoofhearted · Jul 21, 2014

Hoofhearted said:
That's a nice looking piece- I'm assuming it's 1/2 inch drive?

Any idears where I can pick one of those up?

No pressure. I found this set on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWIVEL-MAGNETIC-SPARKPLUG-Sockets-with-built-in-EXTENSIONS-3-Piece-GEARWRENCH-/351123222068?hash=item51c0932e34&item=351123222068&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

It's a bit more than I'd like to spend, but I will if nothing else is available. I would probably only purchase the 1/2 drive too if I can find it separate.

Question though, is a "swivel" the same as a "universal" joint?

When I do a google search for <i>12" extension swivel</i>, it seems to bring up universal joints which I already own.

To be more precise, I'm confused whether it's the socket that swivels or the extension...

Can't say I've seen these hanging on the shelf at sears, menards, etc.

DISCLAIMER: The 3 piece set being sold on the Ebay link I provided above doesn't specify the size of the drive, unless I've missed it in the description, I wouldn't buy the product unless it is clarified before hand.

Mazda · Jul 23, 2014

Sorry been away for a bit.. Got mine at Autozone its 3/8. Guy at the counter told me about it when I was getting new plugs and wires. He has a Ranger and he did his in like 45 min using it. I bought it like 10 years ago it was like 10 or 15 bucks.

enjr44 · Jul 24, 2014

https://www.google.com/search?q=wobble+extension&oq=wobble+extension&aqs=chrome..69i57.8747j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

Take a look!

sblake01 · Jul 24, 2014

Mark_88 said:
Cod liver oil might help your bodily problems...as long as you don't dwell on the fact that there are now many cod fish swimming around with no livers to filter out all the alcohol they drink...it worked for me many years ago when I was having joint problems...still can't roll a joint but I gave up pot smoking because of that...switched to alcohol since I had so many cod livers on my side...

It's really not fair to do that to someone who just took his first sip of his morning coffee. At least now I have a clean monitor.........

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