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Spark plug change, how difficult?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by Oldandfat, Jan 31, 2023.

  1. Feb 1, 2023 at 4:54 PM
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  2. Feb 2, 2023 at 7:02 AM
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    Typically, it is also recommended to remove the heads and inspect for any sludge or tools left behind by Toyota when the engine was manufactured at 250 miles.
     
  3. Feb 2, 2023 at 7:31 AM
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  4. Feb 2, 2023 at 1:26 PM
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    I think this wont be an issue for most here; they’ll trade/sell before due.
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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    Think you need to look for stuff missing or loose too. Toyota wont acknoledge an issue there either.
     
  6. Feb 2, 2023 at 9:19 PM
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    I wanted a faster vehicle so I also bought a Chevy SS... because 4 door sedans with big V8’s are hilarious.
    Additionally drop the oil pan and windage tray to inspect rod bearings. They’re supposed to be changed every 20,000 miles.
     
  7. Feb 2, 2023 at 9:21 PM
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    Can’t joke about that kind of thing with 3rd gens. :eek:
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  8. Feb 2, 2023 at 9:45 PM
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  9. Feb 2, 2023 at 9:46 PM
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  10. Feb 2, 2023 at 9:57 PM
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    If you say so.

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  11. Feb 2, 2023 at 9:58 PM
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    This was actually a good thread, and I was looking forward to finding more about spark plugs replacement.
     
  13. Feb 2, 2023 at 11:52 PM
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    the trick to changing plugs on my moms '98 z/28 was a 3/4" holesaw in the fenderwell. And headers.
     
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    I wanted a faster vehicle so I also bought a Chevy SS... because 4 door sedans with big V8’s are hilarious.
    Clearly that owner waited until 21,000 miles to perform rod bearing inspections.

    Ka-Booooooom! No engine for you!
     
  15. Feb 3, 2023 at 5:03 AM
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    Hole saw is a great idea but I don't think that would have helped on #2 on the LT1. Couldn't see it. Couldn't touch it with a finger. Had to do it 100% blind and by feel and experiment with all sorts of tool combinations to try to get something on it in the teeny tiny space. Then turn it maybe 1 click at a time. And restarting the new plug? Arrrrrgh. Just horrible. And the plug wires on that car?? I swapped out the cam and had the entire top and front of the motor disassembled and STILL couldn't see how to do the plug wires in a reasonable time. So, they stayed.

    When I went to do my Tacoma for the first time, it was like, really? Is this all there is to it? Good thing, too, because Toyota specced copper plugs with 30k interval. Mine got 4 changes before I sold it. And all 4 full plug changes took about the same total time as doing that LT1 #2 plug once.

     
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    Jeez.................Loueez.

    How about a pitcher of a gen 2.5?

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    Anyone here done plugs yet?

    I'm about to, and just checked local availability.
    Denso plugs are only available @ the dealership - $28each!
    NGKs at Autozone and Napa - $25 each.
    Both Denso and NGKs on RockAuto - $13 and change each.

    Yeah...........I can wait a couple of days for delivery.
     
  18. Nov 6, 2023 at 8:07 AM
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    Dealership is charging over MSRP…

    MSRP is $19.61

    $15.56 from my local dealer online…
     
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    Just checked my manual...2023 Tundra Crewmax Limited 4x4 Off road.
    Says replace at 40,000. Footnote says required as part of emissions control warranty.
    Then again at 80,000

    Seems awful soon for iridium tipped plugs. And seems to be a silly requirement for emissions warranty.
     
  20. Nov 6, 2023 at 8:27 AM
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    Tri-state area "tax"........ :/
    I gave up on trying to get anything even at around MSRP from local dealerships (and I have plenty of them within reasonable driving distance).
    They all charge arm+leg 'round here, and all don't give a flying eff.
     
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    Could be more than one spark during every ignition event.
     
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    On a positive note, the engine will probably eat a rod bearing before it’s time to replace the plugs.
     
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    Truest statement ever on this forum. I had a 96 and it was horrible. . Decided to throw some headers in since I knew it was gonna be terrible as is. . Ended up being a three day (full afternoons and evenings) job. . .
     
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    I miss the '70s and '80s when changing the plugs on most engines took about as long as a fuel fill up.

    Matt
     
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    Have you actually done it in less than hour? I've read that most repair shops claim a little over 2 hours, and the cost is $400-$500.

    I stopped working on engines when they went to computerized everything. I can rebuild and tune a carburetor with the best, though. :cool:
     

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