1994 Isuzu Rodeo Repair Question
Asked on January 27, 2010
1994 Isuzu Rodeo Question spark plug removal
Engine Mechanical problem
1994 Isuzu Rodeo Question 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 194000 miles
Is there a special way or tool to get by the rubber spak plug tube seals in order to replace plugs?
1994 Isuzu Rodeo Question 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 194000 miles
Is there a special way or tool to get by the rubber spak plug tube seals in order to replace plugs?
Asked by grcarnesAnswer
Replied on January 27, 2010
Hi grcarnes,Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation.
TROOPER (UX) AND RODEO (UC) 6VD1 SOHC
SPARK PLUG TUBE REPLACEMENT
(Supersedes SB96-01-L001, to include sublet allowance information)
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
Trooper (UX) and Rodeo (UC) models equipped with 6VD1 SOHC engine.
SERVICE INFORMATION
If a spark plug tube (cylinder head tube) must be replaced, use the following procedure:
DISASSEMBLY
1. Spark Plug Tube
^ Remove spark plug tube using Kent-Moore tool J-41730 and slide hammer J-2619-01 (Figure 1A and 1B). Leave spark plug contact.
CLEAN
^ Spark plug tube joining area. Carefully remove all varnish, soot, and old adhesive. Do not use motorized wire brush for cleaning.
REASSEMBLY
1. Spark Plug Tube
^ Apply LOCTITE 290, or equivalent, to outer edge of spark plug tube (Figure 1C).
^ Install new spark plug tube, using Kent-Moore tool J-41730 and plastic-faced hammer (Figure 2).
^ Measure spark plug tube height (Figure 3).
Spark Plug Tube Height: 64 mm +/- 0.5 mm
2.52 in +/- .02 in
