Common questions

Where are the spark plugs on a Dodge Ram 1500?

Where are the spark plugs on a Dodge Ram 1500?

This engine uses TWO DIFFERENT types of spark plugs. A total of 16 plugs are used. The plugs are mounted in two rows (banks). The upper row is used on the intake valve side of the cylinder head.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Ram use?

This article applies to the Dodge Ram 3rd Generation (2002-2008). The Dodge Ram uses several different engines in its third generation model years. The 3.7 liter V6 and 4.7 liter V8 removal procedures are similar.

Where is the ignition on a Dodge Ram?

Squeeze the tab on the connector plug while pulling the plug away from the resonator box. You can now fully remove the resonator box from the engine. The 4.7 liter has two bolts located on each side of the resonator box. The bolt on the passenger’s side is below the intake pipe elbow.

How do you remove coil packs from Dodge Ram?

You will hear them pop as they break free. To remove the coil packs, first disconnect the electrical connector plug. Slide the red tab on the connector to the unlock position and squeeze down on the locking tab while pulling the plug away from the coil pack. The only thing holding the coil packs in place now are the two 10mm bolts.

Where are the spark plugs on a Dodge Ram 4.7L?

Not open for further replies. Has anyone ever changed the spark plugs on an ’08 Ram 4.7L V-8? Since the ’08 motor has 2 spark plugs per cylinder I have been told that the second set of spark plugs is under the 8 ignition coils.

Can you change the spark plugs on a hemi Ram?

Once all eight coil packs are out of the way, it is time to take out the spark plugs. The spark plugs for cylinders one through five are pretty easy to change, but six, seven and eight are tough. Seven is against the firewall and you have to wade through the heater hoses to get to the plugs, but the real nightmare comes with cylinder six and eight.

This article applies to the Dodge Ram 3rd Generation (2002-2008). The Dodge Ram uses several different engines in its third generation model years. The 3.7 liter V6 and 4.7 liter V8 removal procedures are similar.

Squeeze the tab on the connector plug while pulling the plug away from the resonator box. You can now fully remove the resonator box from the engine. The 4.7 liter has two bolts located on each side of the resonator box. The bolt on the passenger’s side is below the intake pipe elbow.

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