Plugs and Wires / Tuneup

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THRobinson

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Hey guys... finally took the Dodge in to the dealer to have it looked over. Lots of small issues, figured get a pro to look and go from there.

Few things I plan to do myself. Trans fluid needs changed, already got the FRAM filter/gasket kit for that, few things not urgent... few I'll have them do.

Some of the issues I had, I thought may been all related, like a clogged catalytic, or bad coil packs but they couldn't replicate some of the issues. Mainly, when the engine is hot, or hot outside, car will start, run a second and quit unless I rev it a bit. Not stutter or anything just quits. Being cold out now, they couldn't replicate it. Also feels like dragging an anchor at low speeds, sometimes loud/rough idle.

Suggestion was swap the plugs since I already cleaned the throttle body.

Previous owner I'm certain said around Dec 2017, he swapped out the wires, coil packs and re-gapped the plugs... I don't think he said replaced. That said, he was a bit less than honest about a few things when I purchased the truck, and seeing some of the handy-work done, I just assume nothing was new/done.

So... was going to grab NGK plugs, and maybe new wires to start with.

NGK site narrowed down which plugs I need... I believe 0.045 gap stock. Do I need to adjust that being an older engine with high mileage? (340,000km / 211,000 miles).

Wires have me confused... figured all the same essentially but have 3 sets listed, not sure what I need. Anyone know?

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.7l Hemi Quad Cab (Canada)

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Max1329

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Get the msd wires I absolutely love them
 
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THRobinson

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Looking at the ngk.

That said, got the quotes back from Dodge and wow! $1000cad for an oil pan, $440 to replace the sparkplugs, and a big list of other things.... Oy.

Oil pan threw me ... Though from watching YouTube I guess the engine needs lifted an inch or two to remove it?
 
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