Did 5/6 of mine today (broke the last plug while adjusting).

Really easy, due to Haynes manual and this guide. Wasn't bad at all. Just take your time, it took me 1.5 hours to get 3 of them done, and I was making sure everything was right.

 

Thanxx, I might have to use this

 

fuel filter is not too bad!!! just put your rear end on some blocks or drive ons and just look for your fuel line coming out of the gas tank and it is about a foot away.... thats the hardest part... lol. i under estimated the spark plugs though!!! not a woman's job.

 

Just a note on the number 4 cylinder. I found this out the hard way today but thought it was worth passing along. Bleed the pressure off your radiator, and discconect the 2 feed lines just in front of the alternator, and go after number 4 from there. Far far easier than from underneath. There is a bolt on the header under there, so just make sure you go about an inch past it, and there's the plug.

 

Is this the heat shield you guys are removing or have had removed prior to changing your plugs that is making everything a hell of alot easier, i don't wanna sound slow but it took me damn near three hours to change 3 and even from underneath its a P.I.T.A... and if i rip that SOB off its not really going to do anything bad right... looks like there a bolt holding it on? and man you guys were right tho i have little hands and my hands are still ripped to shreds. USE GLOVES!!!

 

Bump. Anyone have an answer for NeverSayDie? I'm wondering the same thing... thanks.

 

No it won't do anything bad.

 

Thank you !

 

Can someone answer his question, specifically... if the attached picture, with the highlighted area is the heat shield you guys are removing to make the job easier?

 

Two things missing from this sticky -- which plug & wire brands are best for 3.8s w/bolt-ons i.e. NOT stock? What is the plug gapping requirement? I could look it up, but it would be good to have here too.