loock28

so any news as to the status of the truck?

johnny_tucson

Just got a call from the dealer. I hear they rethreaded and installed the plug and new cop and she's running again. 2 codes that they cleared were p0358 and the other Was a lean code which could be from the truck being run without the plug in. I'm on my way and will have more information soon. Oh yeah, $278...to re thread and instal the plug and clear the code.

johnny_tucson

She's back home. Total cost of plug change and disaster=$427. Cleared the threads, installed new plug and cop and cleared the codes. No codes on the drive home. I took the scenic route to feel her out. She's got that "get up and go" again. Sounds real nice too. I have about 3/4 of a tank so I'll repost after I calculate my mileage after the next couple of fill ups. I was getting 11.61 mpg. Next project will be throttle body cleaning, new cops, tranny flush, radiator flush and LCA/UCA replacement. Lots of fun projects with a lot less chance of disaster than the plugs.

Thanks again to everyone for the encouragement and concern. Without this forum I wouldn't have a clue.

Rick's 06

Glad you got her fixed up. Looks like you got that plug cross threaded from the start and drove it in until you hit 25 ft-lbs. That's why it probably only went in a few threads and then popped out.

johnny_tucson

sounds about right. Got lucky!

loock28

glad to hear shes back up and running

MGD

Dint use the ol' rubber hose, didje?

No more beer for you, either

Glad it's all over with.

MGD

johnny_tucson

i did use the rubber hose though...that's what I don't understand. I must've just not had it straight. Thanks again for your help though.