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DaBlackPearl
02-05-2010, 12:53 AM
I wanted to be the first to start a thread in this forum so I am wondering if anyone here has changed their plugs on a V6. I am over due according to the dealer and I don't feel like paying $300 to have it done. Someone said something about a plenam having to be removed. I really don't wrench too much on the engine but I have replace many spark plugs...How hard could it be?
BOS/SRT
02-05-2010, 09:14 AM
shouldn't be difficult. i'll see if i can get sean, mopar mechanic to chime in or i'll call and ask him. get back to ya.
great to have ya on bro!
DaBlackPearl
02-05-2010, 09:16 PM
shouldn't be difficult. i'll see if i can get sean, mopar mechanic to chime in or i'll call and ask him. get back to ya.
great to have ya on bro!

Sweet!! That would be very cool... And thanks for having me Jimmy.
BOS/SRT
02-07-2010, 08:37 PM
Sorry bro, still waiting for the call back on the specifics. I should find out for you tomorrow, sorry again.
DaBlackPearl
02-07-2010, 11:10 PM
Sorry bro, still waiting for the call back on the specifics. I should find out for you tomorrow, sorry again.

No worries...I appreciate you checking.
BOS/SRT
02-09-2010, 01:37 PM
just got off the phone with sean and he said that you only need to take out the intake, because it covers 3 spark plugs and you need 5/8 socket head to replace the spark plugs. let me know how it turns out?
good luck!
Jimmy
DaBlackPearl
02-10-2010, 12:51 AM
just got off the phone with sean and he said that you only need to take out the intake, because it covers 3 spark plugs and you need 5/8 socket head to replace the spark plugs. let me know how it turns out?
good luck!
Jimmy

Sweet...great info Jimmy!!! I really appreciate you going the extra mile. Now to find the time to do it. I will let you know how it goes.
BOS/SRT
02-10-2010, 01:48 AM
No problemo! Just glad I could assist. Let me know if you need anything else?
BOS/SRT
02-10-2010, 10:09 AM
almost forgot the most important part, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery before you start.
FOST3RS CHARG3R
03-03-2010, 04:52 AM
http://gpmm.org/showthread.php?t=662

See post 10! :bigthumb:
BOS/SRT
03-03-2010, 10:39 AM
thanks for the link bro!
DaBlackPearl
03-04-2010, 12:45 AM
almost forgot the most important part, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery before you start.

Yea...that is a good idea..
http://gpmm.org/showthread.php?t=662

See post 10! :bigthumb:

Thanks Cody!
FOST3RS CHARG3R
03-04-2010, 03:36 AM
No problem guys! i just asked this same question like a couple days ago lol
BOS/SRT
03-04-2010, 03:27 PM
Cool! Timing is perfect! Lol
FinallyCharged
03-04-2010, 04:02 PM
how often are we supposed to change these?? i was thinking about them the other day
DaBlackPearl
03-04-2010, 05:04 PM
how often are we supposed to change these?? i was thinking about them the other day

I didn't know that you had a V6 Julio? hahah

The 6 is supposed to change them at 30,000 I'm at 39,500 :(
FOST3RS CHARG3R
03-04-2010, 10:52 PM
I didn't know that you had a V6 Julio? hahah

The 6 is supposed to change them at 30,000 I'm at 39,500 :(

Damn! i didnt know they needed changed that often! hmm i got the car at like 70K so that means they should have been changed twice now? im not sure if they have but well just go ahead and do it lol
FinallyCharged
03-05-2010, 05:46 PM
im close to 60 so i know im gonna need them soon
DaBlackPearl
04-24-2010, 02:38 AM
Got some plugs and I might be changing them out this weekend at our first LX mod party.
BOS/SRT
04-24-2010, 08:55 AM
Cool! What plugs you go with? For those that havnt bought they're plugs yet, go to www.RockAuto.com, they have the best prices. I got a full set of iridium NGK's for cheap.
DaBlackPearl
08-04-2010, 01:50 AM
I bought plugs months ago but still have not installed them. Car is still running strong.
BOS/SRT
08-04-2010, 10:35 AM
I bought plugs months ago but still have not installed them. Car is still running strong.

ROFL!!!!! are you serious? how many miles? don't push it too long.
HemiGurl85
08-04-2010, 11:05 AM
My dad changed mine out for me. I never dreamed my car had 16 of them!
BOS/SRT
08-04-2010, 11:07 AM
My dad changed mine out for me. I never dreamed my car had 16 of them!

lol. yea it's a shocker when you first find out, but the V6's don't have that many.
MrFleming007
08-04-2010, 11:28 AM
Yup, 16 of them. I've changed the plugs on two of these cars now. It just takes a little time. Make sure you get some dielectric grease too for the plug boots, as well as some antisieze for the plug threads. You're also going to need a 10mm socket to remove each one of the coil packs. once the coil packs are unbolted, you will have to pull them straight out- this might take a bit of force depending on how long its been since they were off. After the coil pack is out, you will have access to the plugs. They are located about 8" into the motor, so you'll need at least one socket extension to get to them. Hardest plugs are the ones located near the firewall, just not much room to work. Just take your time and you'll be fine!

Oh, gap I believe is a .045, and torque is 13 ft/lb (this is if I remember right!) :D
BOS/SRT
08-04-2010, 11:34 AM
nice write up on how to. his is a little different, being a V6. thanks bro!

btw, your right, the rears where a bitch to get out, mine were in for 50k. they were in there pretty good, my strut brace didn't help either.
MrFleming007
08-04-2010, 11:54 AM
nice write up on how to. his is a little different, being a V6. thanks bro!

btw, your right, the rears where a bitch to get out, mine were in for 50k. they were in there pretty good, my strut brace didn't help either.

Ahh hell, a V6! Then you'll be done in a third of the time, and PLEASE, make sure you only buy 6 plugs, not the 16 mentioned in my previous post! :o
DaBlackPearl
08-04-2010, 11:28 PM
ROFL!!!!! are you serious? how many miles? don't push it too long.

Lol, yeh I know right? I am at just under 50,000 I will change them soon. I just bought a projecttruck and spend a lot of time on it...hell, it is so easy to work on, I can sit in the engine compartment...well not quite but close. : )
BOS/SRT
08-05-2010, 12:33 AM
Lol, yeh I know right? I am at just under 50,000 I will change them soon. I just bought a projecttruck and spend a lot of time on it...hell, it is so easy to work on, I can sit in the engine compartment...well not quite but close. : )

Oh great! Now your going to neglect your true baby. Lol. Make sure you keep us updated and post pix.
DaBlackPearl
08-05-2010, 01:36 AM
Oh great! Now your going to neglect your true baby. Lol. Make sure you keep us updated and post pix.

I know what you mean...everytime I get a new vehicle I neglect the other. I will start a new thread with a couple of pics but it is not a Dodge.
BOS/SRT
08-05-2010, 01:40 AM
I know what you mean...everytime I get a new vehicle I neglect the other. I will start a new thread with a couple of pics but it is not a Dodge.

Ugh, thats like putting salt on a cut. Your killing me.....as I step into my Chevy Traverse LTZ...lol. Well I'm thinking about trading it in for GCSRT, when I see it in person. Dangerous.....