David vs. Mini Van

We have needed new spark plugs in our van for a LONG time. My sister, who has a similar mini-van and a mechanically inclined husband told us to save up about $400 to take it to a mechanic to get it done because they are impossible to get to. The engine is put in sideways, so the spark plugs get hidden behind and underthings. So we have been putting it off and putting it off. It finally got to the point where we couldn't wait any more. Especially when we were planning on doing Elliot's baby blessing in Utah, Labor Day Weekend. So David made a few phone calls, got some quotes and one of the mechanics he talked to told him how to do it himself! SO last Saturday, David put the van up on ramp and took the hood off and got busy. It was about 113 degrees outside (thank goodness for covered parking). It took him about 6 hours to do it, but he did it... He changed the spark plugs and the van is running SO much better. Next time, it certainly won't take him 6 hours to do. It will still be fairly complicated, but he knows some tricks now. Plus, it only cost about $50 after buying the spark plugs and some more tools.

I can't say I have EVER seen David so FILTHY! Good thing Dawn dish washing soap gets out grease!!