Re: Vapor Lock?
Lips,
Plugs are hard to get to but you can do it. I am 6'6" and even I had to stand on a 2 step kitchen 'step stool' to get all of the plugs except the rear passenger side. That one I had to get from inside the wheel well by hugging the tire and reaching up under the inner fender well cover. Make sure your truck is absolutely cold when you do it. Never try to pull the plugs when there is even a little heat left in your engine. The gap should be set at .040. But confirm that in the manual for your year truck.
Regarding cleaning the maf, I just did it myself as well. I just purchased my truck a few weeks ago. So not knowing what had been done before I got it, I purchased a can of the MAF cleaner from my local auto parts store. Was maybe $5 or $6. Took a little maneuvering to get the MAF out but once you do, just spray it clean inside and out. Just make absolutely sure you dont physically hit the little wires inside or you WILL be buying a new one. You spray them but dont touch them with the plastic tube on the can.
By the way, no offense intended (didnt sound like you took it that way but just in case) on the mechanical comment. You just never know how much people are willing to do on their own unless you know them personally.
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