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97 thoughts on “Chrysler town country: rotted out spark plugs?”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ricky Threet says:

    Would you be able to help me with a schematic for my 2011 ford transit connect xl? I am having trouble diagnosing a vent valve issue but I need to test the PCM output for correct ground switched voltage I just cannot find a pin out anywhere online.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aaron Belknap says:

    It's not good to lose your *hit! Although, I've done it several times. I once threw my distributor in the lawn, for some reason it wouldn't go in the engine….. Stuck like a lawn dart in the lawn! My wife wasn't amused at my behavior. I try to take a breath and calm down! LOL. Glad you didn't panic with that one plug. I would have freaked out! Handled it like a boss! Great job for Mrs. O getting the deer and bow hunting to boot! Good skill for the zombie apocalypse! "Lots of oil leaking back here good, good, good, good"! I love it! Good point on the spiral easy out putting pressure on what your trying to remove. Great video as usual!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars FranklinMinty says:

    Cat haz spaget !🍝🍝

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dale Furno says:

    Nothing hurts worse than seeing people put a big ol dab of insulating grease on something that needs to make good electrical contact…

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars shay stern says:

    "Yall seen what happen der didn't ya"?😀

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Latarian HoodRat says:

    741K subscribers, Eric! Noice! I spread the good word every chance I get. Thanks for the lessons, entertainment and everything else.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Hill says:

    Did you see the one where the guy pulled a screw out of the hoof, wow.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeremiah Miller says:

    Step 5: break EZ-out off in hole. Step 6: swear profusely. Step 7: try to remember where your carbide drill bits are.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars glen Decuir says:

    👍👊🇺🇲 yum yum over the lips over the gums look out belly here it comes

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Austin James says:

    I love the typical phrase you use all the time. “It’s the classic (insert part number).” Or “Got us a part from Napper, not a sponsor by the way.”

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BaddaBingBaddaBoom says:

    I agree with you on the air tools. My personal favorite is the ole butterfly

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nate Tallman says:

    No antisieze on the spark plugs?

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tmetito says:

    6th step go to the gas station buy 2 bucks of gas 7th step burn the pos to the ground if 1 to 5 don't work lol

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars locked nloaded says:

    That's so funny, I have recently got into watching cowhoof trimming also. The hoof GP and Nate the hoof guy.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars George Davidson says:

    I live in Canada Ontario and my Toyota van frame is totally rotted out at the back good van runs perfect but not worth fixing

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Neil D says:

    Love the ol fashion mechanic way! Nice job! Love those town & country’s. Nice touch at the end injecting a little personal time into your video. Nice well rounded clip. Keep going strong!

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin Berg says:

    I never even considered that 100k miles on your spark plugs in the rust belt might lead to the spark plug rusting in half. Bummer.

    Something tells me you might not have been able to follow step one if that spark plug broke in the rear head.

    It’s funny because I was the exact opposite with my electric/air tools. As soon as I bought my electric tools, I basically never used my air tools again. The only one I ever used again was the 1/2” air impact, and that’s just because my 1/2” electric impact was intentionally pretty small. I bought good quality Milwaukee electric tools and had enough batteries to have a couple batteries charged at all times.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Almost Zen says:

    Don't tell Mrs. O that you put lube in the wrong hole Mr. O…

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars R K says:

    Probably the only time an oil leak is beneficial…rust prevention.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars M Lieser says:

    I knew Mrs. O would get the first deer of the season. Way to go Mrs. O!

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve 1961P. says:

    Belden Wires never let me down… Used to get then at Long Pond Auto Parts in Gates, NY. Not a fan of Champion plugs anymore though! Maybe they have gotten back to good QC, but back in the day they were the only plugs that had thread issues..

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Teddy Mullins says:

    I replaced the plugs On an 89 coupe de Ville Took me 4 hours ,It had the sideways V8

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ric Jones says:

    Ha! Yeah, those hoof trimming videos are awesome! I watch them all the time.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J says:

    The compressor kicking on is the air clapping at your victory

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars s pin says:

    … but the air power will make you deaf. 😉 Just like fans in a factory or shop. Also, good money trimming cow toenails. Salute! On the deer harvest under GOD's power.

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay Stevens says:

    Why not use anti-seize on the threads to keep the plug from rusting/seizing again?

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 4x4Scout says:

    Or the job can just start stupid because it's a turbocharged Subaru Forester.

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 1320Jay says:

    Mmmmm. Venison!!!

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gizzy nc says:

    I'm the same. total addict of hoof trimming. i think its the puss

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Iain Kinsella says:

    You post content and Ms O hunts, works for us!! Atlas..

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bob Barron says:

    So, no anti-seize on those treads?

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bruce Hobbs says:

    Nate the hoof Guy!

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pat Jago says:

    Incredible how many different styles of red clips Chrysler has produced. I have 2 held together with zip ties.

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars George Reiss says:

    I can remember my father gapping plugs with his thumbnail back in the day. He also had the calibrated torque elbow for head bolts. He'd hold the breaker bar a certain way and when his elbow popped it was good. Man I miss him. Lots of hours in the garage together.

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Busted Knuckle says:

    I want my vehicles to run until there is no fixing them anymore

    350/400,000 miles…

    I just couldn't deal with that rust

    Its yours enjoy

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mel Herd says:

    Great video, appreciate the explanation about the extractors!

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars khrwjt says:

    I like to watch those guys that forge horse shoes out of a chunk of steel.
    And the Chinese guys that trim donkey hoofs.
    And the watch repair guys. Amazing.
    But I always come back to Eric O. and his lovely wife.

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dan Lemke says:

    Everyone knows it's the black handled screwdriver…

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kmac says:

    LOL I have two of those exact extractors that you like that's pretty funny

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars notrut says:

    How much fuel has that guy been wasting for the last 50,000 mile ….?
    Or did he buy it in that neglected condition ….

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Me Jesse says:

    "The classic reach around, Brooksy🔨 and panther🐅 pee", Oh my. Mrs. "O"🎯
    Easy on the drama🎥, MeMaw Jr🏁
    The cat🐈 and the dog🦮 r gonna have the squirts💩…

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars andrewkiwi1 says:

    Have you tried SP air tools. They last well and have tons of grunt for their size. Nice lunch it beats my sandwich yogurt and banana. I can remember one of my work mates struggling to get broken plugs out of an outboard that had plugs with a 10mm or 12mm diameter thread. All you had to do was look at them and they broke.

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nuggets MT07 says:

    I think many people can relate to the cow hoof videos, Hoof GP is a good one.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Maxx Michael says:

    those must be the original plugs…. looks like never been changed ever

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Maxx Michael says:

    need to find out why everything is so rusty on this car… may have lived by the ocean in it's past life…

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Maxx Michael says:

    the engineer should try to do service on a part or section of the car they designed… I think cars would be lot easier to work on if they did that…

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ed Chenal says:

    I like to see that you are human like the rest of us when things don't go right. However, you held your composure.

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Allen Glenn says:

    Up north it's "yous guys" not "yaw'll".😄

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gregory Wallace says:

    I'm there with ya, I live pretty much in the middle of the city and love watching those hoof trimming videos. Don't own cows and haven't been around them in over 10 years.

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Craig Smith says:

    We were getting 12,000 miles out of GM plug wires. Switched to cheap wires and got 50,000 miles out of them.

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Herbert Garrison says:

    all that and you didn't almost run yourself over. good job

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Darker Binding says:

    😲Mrs. O is an assassin… 🏹🦌

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andy Saunders says:

    Happy cat!
    Happy animals, full-stop.

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Landon Tesar says:

    That twist extractor tool is also good for removing the fitting behind a shower faucet to mount the faucet base for either hot or cold water. Quite the beast.

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Logic over Reason says:

    tenderloins is a delicacy! try it in a cast iron pan with butter(the real stuff, not better than) and garlic, some salt and pepper and some onion, on low for like 30 min, cut into half inch chunks(like beef stew size) it literally melts in your mouth. Old wisconsin recipe.

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RHEIDTECH says:

    Poachin with Mrs O…🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪🤪. God is good. 🤙

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael LaFreniere says:

    Hoof gp subscriber

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars windage says:

    good job getting that broken plug out…no 'never seize' on the plug threads?

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Thomas Herring says:

    I love the sound of the air stuff too, but my home work environment is the side of the road, and not so easy to get air out there, so the cordless stuff is a godsend for me.

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andy Saunders says:

    There's a reason body shops use air tools.

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Seedy Canuck says:

    Always enjoy your Vids. One question – I always use Kopr Kote on any steel fastener/sparkplug going into an aluminum head/block. Do you ever use it ? I realize that this engine may well have cast iron cylinder heads.

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andy Saunders says:

    DeWalt IS expensive and useless.

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andy Saunders says:

    So, if the oil leaking at the back makes the job easier, why not spray the front ones down with something before trying to undo them?
    Just asking.

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jwwasher says:

    I felt bad for you when that plug separated as I have a Ford 5.4

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Duane Ausbourne says:

    Step one. Well your making a video so keep your cool. Uhh yep and that ladies and gentlemen is why I could never make a video.

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars anton oudenhoven says:

    I prefer ngk sparkplugs over champion every day.
    I know they are oem but i have bad experiences with champion plugs

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andy Saunders says:

    Everything is "somewheres".

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andy Saunders says:

    Never trusted Champion plugs, sorry.
    Let me down too many times.

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Toups says:

    Maybe you should take up hoof trimming, Mr O? Remember, If he can do it, You can do it

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wayne Dimirsky says:

    Nice video. I had the pleasure(NOT) of breaking a spark plug off in the head of a 94 Cavalier recently. It broke just like yours did with the threads and side electrode staying inside the head and the porcelain part with the nut coming out. I had one of the spiral extractors but after reading about how they can expand what you put them in and having a better chance of breaking off in it, I bought a square extractor and eventually got it out. It did not come out easy like yours did though. I have to use a 1/2 inch impact on it before it would budge. It did mess up the threads a little bit but after cleaning the threads with a chaser, I was able to get a new plug in it and it's running fine now. I was sweating it for a while though.

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 4CRASH06 says:

    Siren video is mandatory! Make it so…

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt Man Productions says:

    That's funny… Remove a spark plug by hand🤣… It must have been a late night for the one that put them in, I've had plenty of those night where I'm like " did I tighten them? Yeah yeah I did" then later find out I didn't 🤣🤣

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars griff Hall says:

    Another excellent video Dr E.O!!! Backstrap is the best !!

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jclark says:

    Funny how both things could've been avoided with a proper maintenance schedule..

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 4CRASH06 says:

    I’ve adopted “ding dong” and “mother lover” into my vocabulary now in an attempt to not F bomb every time I’ve gotten torqued off…so far it’s working. Thanks, Dr. O!

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gatdelporco says:

    So that's why I started getting hooves trimming videos in my home… Kind of addicting, have to agree with that

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Focused Electronics says:

    I can't help but to watch the cow hoof videos too. 🙂 No idea why either…

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars B61 Mack says:

    I know what you mean Eric. I find myself watching guys on youtube that cut people's grass for free.😂

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff W. says:

    I always use a small dab of anti-seize on the spark plug threads, it definitely makes removal much easier and keeps the rust down.

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Thomas says:

    Haha cow hoofs somehow I'm hooked on the hoof gp I also do not own a cow !

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dnprall says:

    Love the cow hoof too! HoofGP!

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ed Taylor says:

    I like the way you keep your cool. Has to be an important part of being a good mechanic.

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LTVoyager says:

    This is what happens when you don’t adhere to the vehicle’s maintenance schedule.

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dale Sparks says:

    Great video again, love the "classic reach around with lube" too funny

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars super20dan says:

    if people stopped buying cars desighned like this mabey they would make them eaiser to work on. this is why i now cut grass for a living vs fixing cars

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Patrick Connolly says:

    Where’s Winston the German Shepard?

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PapaHank1 says:

    Don’t you believe in anti seize on your plug threads?

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Louis Harris says:

    Great video Mr O, I have a seven point that I just processed and I'm making deer jerky out of it I'll ship some to you when it's done 👍

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Christopher Kingston says:

    Those air tools WILL make you deaf.

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris's videos says:

    the hoof GP I bet

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Rinehart says:

    The Hoof GP ? I'm with you.

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mr G says:

    Great advice, STAY COOL when stuff happens. It does pay off. Great job and video!!! Thank you Sir!!

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Lenoir says:

    I love the video cannot believe that dang plug broke out of the center like that man can't believe it come back out after it got broken like that dang Skippy love the video

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mr. Lee says:

    Nice family. Keep the video's coming.

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars scanner lanier says:

    My T&C had 3.8. Thought I could do the plugs. 4 came out ok. The last 2….. I surrendered. I couldn't even get a socket on them. A private tech said it was a job that could be a bugger. He said book on the plug change was outrageous but that would be the charge. Took it to the Dodge dealer. The writer just laughed. He said he would turn it over to the guy who is a contortionist and amazes everyone how he can reach into things. This guy changed out the final 2 in .5 hour and the dealer charged about $75 for the change. Worth it in my mind. I asked him how he got the socket on the plugs, he just smiled and said it was a great big bear hug reach around.

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Barry Sobo says:

    I'm with you on the hoof trimming videos. Why? I don't know, but so satisfying.

  97. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars michael true says:

    My tenderloin never makes it to the freezer gets cooked the next morning and put on a fresh homemade biscuit about the best eating you can have

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