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Old 11-27-2009, 06:09 PM
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This is what the plugs I replaced looked like, I think they are the original plugs after 55k miles the gap was anywhere form .075 - .080

Old 11-27-2009, 06:14 PM
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Damn,..... notice a difference with the new plugs in and properly gaped?
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Defiantly runs a lot smoother it had a rough idle.
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Looks like it was time for a change.
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Gotta be an improvement enjoy
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That was worth doing!!
How long did it take you?
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May need to check mine also. I have just over 52k on my stockers. Did you pick those plugs up locally?
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about an 1-1/2 hours #7 wasn't as bad as all the post I read. the plug under the alternator was the worst. easy after removing the alternator. I did need a 12" cheater bar, all the plugs were stuck pretty good. but my hands do look like ground hamburger.
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
May need to check mine also. I have just over 52k on my stockers. Did you pick those plugs up locally?
Yes, Advanced Auto $6.99 each but they messed up ringing up my stuff so they gave them to me for $5.99 each.
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I have to agree, changing my plugs was much easier than all the posts suggested it would be. It was an easy choice to do it myself after getting a quote from my local Dealership!!

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