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moelll
01-25-2005, 09:19 PM
....and it wasen't easy. i first attacked the two plugs in the driver's side that was easiest to get, so i got them off in the span of 15 minutes. then i tried to get the farthest plug at the back and i wasent able to for a while, so i went on and tackling the last spark plug on the back side. after 20 or minutes, i managed to get a socket and ratchet in there and loosened from the passenger compartment. after gaining that valuable knowledge, i tried to tackle the one on the driver's side. i broke the spark plug along the process, knowing that i have nothing to lose on that plug, i got a wrench, put it on the spark plug socket and pulled like hell. i did get it off after trying for a while. so, in haste, i replaced that one and celebrated my small victory. then i tried to get the other two on the passenger side. for some reason i replaced the same plug twice (and ended up breaking the new plug, to my dismay amd replaced it with an old one.). aftrer replacing 5 of six plugs (after breaking the 5th one, i said screw it), it started up and ran like normal, not suprisingly

took me a good two hours trying to replace those damned things

85stang
01-25-2005, 09:51 PM
So you want us to send all Aerostar tune-ups your way? LOL

lx460
01-25-2005, 09:52 PM
Do you feel like doing a plug change on my "other" car for me?

Please?

moelll
01-25-2005, 10:13 PM
if you will pay for my flight and accomidations, sure..... ;)

and to cleat things up, only the spark plugs are a bitch, the rest is pretty easy

Hooptie
01-25-2005, 11:51 PM
I have plug changes down to about 30 minutes in the Ranger.

If you new how much the passenger side rear two sucked, that would sound impressive.

lx460
01-26-2005, 03:08 AM
Just to be sure you know what you're getting into...my "other" car:

http://www.tamparacing.com/gallery/data/500/19467pdyne-med.jpg