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Old 07-26-2015, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Toshbar
When the lisle tool pushes the ceramic insulator through the grounding tip, doesn't some of the ceramic break off and fall down into the combustion chamber? Looks like 044x4F150's 2nd from left top row is missing a serious piece of ceramic from the tip.
I learned that pieces aren't going to hurt anything chunks will...also please blow out the area before you add new plugs.
Old 07-26-2015, 08:16 PM
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I used a shop vac with hoses duck taped to enter the cylinder. After I vacuumed I used a extendable magnet to pull any of the metal out. It was a nightmare, even with only one plug breaking.

90K.
1 can of seafoam in tank and one in the vac line. I swear it helped... plugs were decently clean for 90k.
Old 07-26-2015, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HulluCorn
I used a shop vac with hoses duck taped to enter the cylinder. After I vacuumed I used a extendable magnet to pull any of the metal out. It was a nightmare, even with only one plug breaking.

90K.
1 can of seafoam in tank and one in the vac line. I swear it helped... plugs were decently clean for 90k.
I hear you, better safe then sorry. So, how did you do it, hot, warm or cold engine and with impact gun or old fashion ratchet like me?

I was very happy none broke, the last one near the firewall passenger side was a PITA though.
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Did all you guys remove the computer bracket?
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Old 07-27-2015, 09:27 AM
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I ran the motor until hot/full operating temperature. Took the COP's off as fast as i could... used a 3/8 impact with PB blaster in there. I did remove the bracket and used a hand ratchet for the passenger back plug. It was also 90*F outside.... I was literally sitting ontop of the engine.

if any plugs break and drop in the cylinder.. i highly recommend you spend the extra 30minutes sucking it out and using a magnet.

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Old 07-28-2015, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Toshbar
Did all you guys remove the computer bracket?
Yes, any time I need to get to those back 2 cylinders on the passenger side. It is a total of 7 bolts but they are all easy to get to. It literally takes minutes and makes things much easier.



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