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Old 03-05-2016, 10:24 PM
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Guys,
I just changed my spark plugs on my 07 screw 5.4 and I smell gas at stop lights. I antiseized the plug threats and the standoff between the threats and tip. Any suggestions?
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Many times the smell has been eliminated by torquing the plugs again.
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^^ What joe mcmillan said. Did you figure it out?
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Originally Posted by Nance234
Guys,
I just changed my spark plugs on my 07 screw 5.4 and I smell gas at stop lights. I antiseized the plug threats and the standoff between the threats and tip. Any suggestions?
Did any of your plugs break or they are not original, thx



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