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 2001 Montero Limited spark plugs
#1042927
02/26/12 04:49 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
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Need a Spot
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I have a 2001 Montero limited - how do you get the spark plugs out? It looks like you need to remove the intake manifold. I find this hard to believe but I wanted to has before taking everything apart.
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Re: 2001 Montero Limited spark plugs
[Re: Alan_B]
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02/26/12 05:16 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
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I have a 2001 Montero limited - how do you get the spark plugs out? It looks like you need to remove the intake manifold. I find this hard to believe but I wanted to has before taking everything apart. Yeah had to take the Upper part of the intake manifold off on my 95 3.0, I think all the later 3.0 and 3.5 require the same thing.
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Re: 2001 Montero Limited spark plugs
[Re: Alan_B]
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02/26/12 06:10 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Roll Me Over
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I have a 2001 Montero limited - how do you get the spark plugs out? It looks like you need to remove the intake manifold. I find this hard to believe but I wanted to has before taking everything apart. Remove the intake manifold. Good time to change the timing belt if your going to change the plugs. The plugs and timing belt are usually done at the sane time. If you had the service manual you'd know this, get it. You can find the information in Offroaders post located on the first page of this forum. There is other information on that page you need to read also. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
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Re: 2001 Montero Limited spark plugs
[Re: Grasscat]
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02/27/12 12:43 AM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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The whole intake manifold? On my SR with the 3.5 DOHC, only the intake plenum has to come off. The intake manifold stays in place.
Use iridium plugs so you don't have to do it again for a l-o-n-g time.
John B.
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Re: 2001 Montero Limited spark plugs
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
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02/27/12 12:46 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,649
Roll Me Over
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The whole intake manifold? On my SR with the 3.5 DOHC, only the intake plenum has to come off. The intake manifold stays in place.
Use iridium plugs so you don't have to do it again for a l-o-n-g time.
John B. Not so on the SOHC engine. Can't get to #4 and maybe #6.
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
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Re: 2001 Montero Limited spark plugs
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
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02/27/12 12:50 AM
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Joined: Nov 2011
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Also Ive been told told change your plugs while the engine is warm that way they dont break off in the head.... Maybe its because everything I touch lately a bolt breaks. Good luck <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1987 Raider,2.6,mt,78"Meyer snow plow,100lb. Doberman alarm,weber carb, lockouts from here- 1989 V-6,SWB, A.T. 4x4, 31'S
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Re: 2001 Montero Limited spark plugs
[Re: hochkis]
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03/04/12 02:08 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 13
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Need a Spot
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Thanks for the info. I agree - it will get done with the timing belt, etc. It runs fine now but I would like it to continue to do so.
I had a Gen I SWB but this thing is completely different. I knew it going in, I had to get something that would seat 7 and my wife would drive, but the Gen 1 was a way cooler ride. So it goes.
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Re: 2001 Montero Limited spark plugs
[Re: Alan_B]
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03/04/12 05:26 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,992
Body Damage is Cool
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Be gentle when removing the intake bolts it is metal in aluminum and they might turn a bit stuborn and if you don't show extra care you can snap one of them in there. Happened to me <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> But got it fixed.
I have been wanting to do a write up on my work but time has not been my friend lately.
Let me see what I can do for all of GEN III owner's benefit.
Javy
88 red Montero with the Dakar Special Edition decals, 438,000 miles (As of 7/23/2012) some occational blue puffing but still strong and counting!!! I am going ppsshhh (turbo), Stay tuned =) ...
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