New Tool To Help Change Spark Plugs ...... A GRINDER!

ROCKET62

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Probably not what you're initially thinking - but I changed my plugs today for the first time on my '05 SRT and the heat shields were preventing my spark plug socket from getting all the way down to the plug. My solution - I used a grinder to taper the socket so that it would reach. Worked perfectly!

Tools to make the job easier included a boot puller, various size extensions, a universal joint, some anti-sieze, and I also added a dab of dielectric grease to the boots. Also used some painters tape to cover up the valve covers to prevent any scratches.

Replaced the Champions with some Bosch-Platinum+2/Spark Plugs. Not for any particular reason other than the fact that they did not have 10 of the Champions in stock and the Bosch had a $1 rebate. Also nice not to have to worry about gapping the plugs. Pretty easy job once I had "fixed" my socket - took about an hour.
 

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