pilgrim6
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I have been wrenching since the 1960s, so I am not a novice. However, I am a newbie as far as RAM and Dodge are concerned. I started a spark plug change and ran into some difficulties. I have no service history on the vehicle, so i wanted to replace the copper spark plugs, and take a look at the iridium ones. Anything I can see visually that will be a clue that they need replacing? No codes from the computer, and it runs well.
1)How do you remove the plenum cover? It sits on top of the upper spark plugs, so it must come off. I found one 10 mm hex screw near the rt front corner. After that, I am stumped. I can't see another screw on the opposite side Nor can I see how to loosen the clamp from the plenum to the intake. It just sort of rocks around that connection...can't loosen the clamp?....can't even FIND the clamp.
2) I read the 5.7 HEMI spark plug change, and saw that the "normal " spark plug socket won't work. OK, so what will? Give me brand and model--or at least an outside diameter. I am going the Spring Carlisle for a couple of days, next week. Hopefully, I can find the correct spark plug socket there--just tell me what to look for.
Air filter box and the hose to the plenum came off easily enough.
Changed the oil and filter---full synthetic. Nice touch that little trough under the oil filter.
I also did the rear Diff oil change and the transfer case oil change...but decided to delay the front diff oil change until I got a pump. My tubing and funnel that worked for the rear diff won't work on the front. So, I'll be picking up a bottle pump at Carlisle, too.
First chance I have had to get it up on the lift since i bought it in Feb....overall, looks pretty clean. No rust on the body panels that I can see, but surprised by the surface rust on the rear suspension locating arms....sanded them down and put a coat of black satin to help protect.
1)How do you remove the plenum cover? It sits on top of the upper spark plugs, so it must come off. I found one 10 mm hex screw near the rt front corner. After that, I am stumped. I can't see another screw on the opposite side Nor can I see how to loosen the clamp from the plenum to the intake. It just sort of rocks around that connection...can't loosen the clamp?....can't even FIND the clamp.
2) I read the 5.7 HEMI spark plug change, and saw that the "normal " spark plug socket won't work. OK, so what will? Give me brand and model--or at least an outside diameter. I am going the Spring Carlisle for a couple of days, next week. Hopefully, I can find the correct spark plug socket there--just tell me what to look for.
Air filter box and the hose to the plenum came off easily enough.
Changed the oil and filter---full synthetic. Nice touch that little trough under the oil filter.
I also did the rear Diff oil change and the transfer case oil change...but decided to delay the front diff oil change until I got a pump. My tubing and funnel that worked for the rear diff won't work on the front. So, I'll be picking up a bottle pump at Carlisle, too.
First chance I have had to get it up on the lift since i bought it in Feb....overall, looks pretty clean. No rust on the body panels that I can see, but surprised by the surface rust on the rear suspension locating arms....sanded them down and put a coat of black satin to help protect.
