2006-12-04 17:22:24 · 10 answers · asked by Deanne Thompson Director 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Sticky Spark Plugs
Q: I'm having problems changing the spark plugs in my 5.3-liter-powered 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4. I can't get the plug wires off. Is there a trick to it?
A: There are specialty tools available that'll help you remove plug wires, but that shouldn't be necessary when working on a 5.3-liter V-8. General Motors' service procedure recommends first twisting the plug-wire boot a half-turn and then pulling the boot off the spark plug by hand. The half-turn should break the adhesion between the rubber boot and the plug, making it easy to remove while preventing damage to the wire. Only pull on the boot--never pull on the plug wire itself, as that's a sure-fire way to rip the wire out of the terminal, which connects to the top of the spark plug. Excessive corrosion at the plug may cause plug-wire removal to get more difficult and could make wire damage unavoidable. Once the wires are removed, back the spark plugs out one or two turns and use compressed air to clear the surrounding area. This prevents dirt and grime from falling into the cylinder bore once the plugs come all the way out. Keep in mind that GM released new spark plugs for the 5.3-liter. The new plugs use Iridium instead of a platinum tip, with an updated plug gap of 0.04-inch. The gap should be set from the factory, so double-check the clearance but don't attempt adjustment, as plug damage may occur.
2006-12-04 17:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by TankAnswer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2000 Silverado Spark Plug Gap
2017-01-15 03:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that GM released new spark plugs for the 5.3-liter. The new plugs use Iridium instead of a platinum tip, with an updated plug gap of 0.04-inch. The gap should be set from the factory, so double-check the clearance but don't attempt adjustment, as plug damage may occur.
2006-12-04 17:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
spark plug gap for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 4.8
2014-08-07 11:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by Antonio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look under the hood, there should be a sticker somewhere next to the fan shroud which will give you that info along with the correct routing of the serpentine belt and a few other details.
2006-12-04 17:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by IL Padrino 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i believe the gap is 44 thousandths but to be sure check the engine sticker located under the hood. it will say exactly. also i think those are iridium plugs be sure to you the oem plugs not what is cheapest. the engine does not like them.
2006-12-04 17:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by dmand1174 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on which motor.....about .04
2006-12-05 14:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Master Bater 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
45 tho.
2006-12-05 06:39:43 · answer #8 · answered by Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was curious about this as well
2016-07-28 05:09:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very interesting question
2016-08-23 12:06:36 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋