spark plugs
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: L. I., New York
The same thing happened to me with the plug wire, I just rebuilt it and lubed them before I put them back. Now the lesson I learned is the plugs are not worth buying (E3's) but I did find that the factory plugs the gaps were all over the place. So all I can tell you from my experience is to check the plugs and don't replace them just clean them and regap them. I am going to replace my plugs back to the factory plugs but I also am not looking forward to that pain in the ass passenger rear plug !
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
I twisteed and twisted and those things took forever to break free....
Has anyone purchased new wires? Curious because the wires being fed around the back of the intake manifold is a HUGE pain. Anyone just go directly over the top of the intake manifold. If you did it loooks like it would work as the plugs dont touch it at all.
Has anyone purchased new wires? Curious because the wires being fed around the back of the intake manifold is a HUGE pain. Anyone just go directly over the top of the intake manifold. If you did it loooks like it would work as the plugs dont touch it at all.
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,071
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From: Nampa, Idaho
I ran the wires the exact same way the stock wires were run.
Your a FOOL it you think spark plugs will last 102,000 miles. I noticed when I changed out my stock ones that 2 of my plugs had cracked porcelain...no wonder why I was getting a rough idle and bad gas millage..
Last edited by whpony96; Jan 19, 2010 at 09:57 AM.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Crandon, WI
I also tried the E3's ... did feel a difference, got a slight gain mpg.
But, had the same problem - cylinder3 fouled. Replaced the plugs with the OEM's I had removed and issue was resolved.
Overall don't think the E3's are as reliable as OEM's ... Just my opinion
Currently running OEM's ...
But, had the same problem - cylinder3 fouled. Replaced the plugs with the OEM's I had removed and issue was resolved.
Overall don't think the E3's are as reliable as OEM's ... Just my opinion
Currently running OEM's ...
Back to stock and runs good.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: bay area, ca
I keep meaning to check my gaps because my engine has a slightly rough idle. Try telling that to the stealership though: "Diirrrrrrr (scratches his butt and picks his nose).... I don't feel no rough idle. Diiirrrrr.... I'm a complete retard because I work at Chrysler...."
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Holly Springs, NC
Same here......changed to Bosch IR Fusions with Granatelli Wires - runs smoother - slight gain on MPG
I ran the wires the exact same way the stock wires were run.
Your a FOOL it you think spark plugs will last 102,000 miles. I noticed when I changed out my stock ones that 2 of my plugs had cracked porcelain...no wonder why I was getting a rough idle and bad gas millage..
I ran the wires the exact same way the stock wires were run.
Your a FOOL it you think spark plugs will last 102,000 miles. I noticed when I changed out my stock ones that 2 of my plugs had cracked porcelain...no wonder why I was getting a rough idle and bad gas millage..
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Joined: Nov 2009
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I just did a tune up last weekend. Here are my lessons....
I have an 07 with about 69k miles...
....One of the wires was so stuck the metal connector stayed onto the plug as the boot broke free (and yes I did not pull from the wire. I pulled from the boot). Breaking that wire was the biggest pain in my ASS. You CANNOT find spark plug wires ANYWHERE besides at a stealership. Trust me, I called everywhere. Stealership wanted about 75 bucks. I had no choice.
Lesson: everyone pull those wires now and lube them. It will save you so much heartache
I have an 07 with about 69k miles...
....One of the wires was so stuck the metal connector stayed onto the plug as the boot broke free (and yes I did not pull from the wire. I pulled from the boot). Breaking that wire was the biggest pain in my ASS. You CANNOT find spark plug wires ANYWHERE besides at a stealership. Trust me, I called everywhere. Stealership wanted about 75 bucks. I had no choice.
Lesson: everyone pull those wires now and lube them. It will save you so much heartache
