1 hour to change plugs on a 6.1L???

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  1. Jred22

    Jred22 Sunday School Jones

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    Hey guys, I'm getting my nitrous installed, and I told them to change the plugs as well. The guy doing the job, tells me "Oh,well that will be another hour to change the plugs", on top of the 6-8 hours/$135 per hour, I'm paying these dudes to get my nitrous set-up rolling. I almost told the guy to f*ck off right there. Anyway, does it really take an hour to change the spark plugs on a GC SRT8, or should I go back there tomorrow and start beating @ss.
     
  2. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    I haven't worked on a Jeep, but on the LX's an hour is generous. Save your $100+ and do it yourself when you get it back.
     
  3. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Agree'd.
     
  4. Jected

    Jected Aussie Blown 426

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    20-30mins tops on an LX (all it took on mine). Surely a GC can't be longer than that.
     
  5. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    I have not done mine but should not be that bad, just remove the coil packs and get to it, just be sure to check your gaps for the colder stage plugs as they are not the same as stock and make sure they are torqued down in there right but not too much and put some antielitical grease in the boot before snapping the plug wire back down
     
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    JMatt Platinum Supporting Member

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    I do it in about 45 minutes with hand tools. I'm sure a pro with power tools would be a little quicker. But remember - there are 16 of them to change. The guy shouldn't have to work like it's a race. I'd think 45 minutes is fair.
     
  7. Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    It sure seemed like an hour that you were bent over changing your plugs at the Spring Fling Ron.....UNLESS, you were just "trolling". hehe
     
  8. aplatero1984

    aplatero1984 New Member

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    Jred, Chrysler's warranty time to replace all 16 plugs on our Jeeps pays 1.2 hours so I would say that would be in the ballpark. However, I'm sure it could be done in less amount of time. Driver side is always a pain in the ass.
     
  9. Cheatek

    Cheatek SRT once, SRT always

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    1.2 hours? Yea, with 10 5-minute coffee breaks thrown in there, lol!! Dealers, sheesh, everytime I'm at mine the mechanics are always standing around.
     
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    DevssrT Full Access Member

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    Thats a little ridiculous...Just do it yourself James. You can become one with the engine! lol
     
  11. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    dahahahahaaha Between you and Ryan taking turns at my AZZ, talking to Ralph Gilles, I got the plugs changed in about 45 minutes.. lol