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Old August 20th 06, 04:04 PM posted to alt.autos.dodge
lcarr
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Default Spark Plug change in an '04 Durango

I have the V8, 4.7L. I just had them changed and it was a whopper of a
bill.
miles wrote:
> lcarr wrote:
> > I would like to change the 8 plugs in my Durango next time around.
> > This is a cost-cutting measure, since the shop really charged me a
> > bundle. I noticed they have some sort of cap or device on top of each
> > plug. In fact, the rear two seem to go back into the fire wall a bit.
> > It looks like I can get to it, but I would hate to remove a bunch of
> > stuff first.
> > How difficult is this job? I have changed plugs in my '93 Dakota but
> > they are easy, wires, easy access, etc. My concern also, is will I
> > throw a code with the engine if I do it myself?

>
> Which engine do you have? The Hemi has 16 plugs and 2 cylinders are
> difficult to get too. Shops figure 2 hours labor so thats why the high
> cost for them to change. I have about 40K on mine so it's about time to
> change mine as well.


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