spark plugs
03-31-2014, 07:58 PM
#11
Your Boy Blue
Thread Starter
what are the factory plugs that snap? Anyone know.
03-31-2014, 08:12 PM
#12
ALL of them:
PZT1F
PZT2F
PZT14F
SP-462
SP-507
SP-515 <----Currently spec'd replacement plug
Autolight HTx
They are all 2-piece designs ...
The first two Bolded part numbers is what you'd typically find as the original plug in an engine of your year. If you pull one and they have those numbers, they *likely* have never been changed. That is the only way you'll know.
So - pull one
MGD
Last edited by MGD; 03-31-2014 at 08:31 PM.
03-31-2014, 08:30 PM
#13
Your Boy Blue
Thread Starter
ALL of them:
PZT1F
PZT2F
PZT14F
SP-462
SP-507
SP-515 <----Currently spec'd replacement plug
Autolight HTx
They are all 2-piece designs ...
The first two Bolded part numbers is what you'd typically find as the original plug in an engine of your year. If you pull one and they have those numbers, they likely have never been changed.
MGD
03-31-2014, 08:33 PM
#14
Mine were never changed. I just replaced most of them. You'll find out u joint extension for impact is a order tool for most part and so is isle tool.
Against everyone's recommendation I used champ double plat for my plugs but they are in New spec..... I know I'll get crap....
Against everyone's recommendation I used champ double plat for my plugs but they are in New spec..... I know I'll get crap....
03-31-2014, 08:38 PM
#15
Mine were never changed. I just replaced most of them. You'll find out u joint extension for impact is a order tool for most part and so is isle tool.
Against everyone's recommendation I used champ double plat for my plugs but they are in New spec..... I know I'll get crap....
Against everyone's recommendation I used champ double plat for my plugs but they are in New spec..... I know I'll get crap....
Not from me. It's what I use.
MGD
03-31-2014, 08:59 PM
#17
Rock auto for the plugs.. Or adap with coupon codes should cost around $60..
Slip the rubber boot from inside one of your other plug sockets into the deep well 9/16 plug socket you need to pull these plugs.. Or have some 3/8 hose on hand to install and remove the plugs..
Have the lisle tool on hand for good measure ($65 on amazon). Plus a can of kroil or liquid wrench if they start snapping..
Def use a 3/8 impact. Cordless will work great.. Multiple wobble extensions are necessary, and maybe a u joint extension on cylinder 8.....
Remove the computer after the battery is disconnected.. Burp them out with the impact slowly on a hot motor to break the seal of the plugs in the head.. Then a light zip to finish "tourqing" them out..
Install by hand with plenty of NICKLE anti seize on the shank of the plug body....
A Hot motor, and a 3/8 impact are 2 definite answers to a successful plug extraction.... Don't forget to dielectric grease your cop boots too!...
If all goes well, you should be done in just under an hour. Just make sure you have set aside enough time deal with broken plugs should this job turn miserable in a hurry..
Slip the rubber boot from inside one of your other plug sockets into the deep well 9/16 plug socket you need to pull these plugs.. Or have some 3/8 hose on hand to install and remove the plugs..
Have the lisle tool on hand for good measure ($65 on amazon). Plus a can of kroil or liquid wrench if they start snapping..
Def use a 3/8 impact. Cordless will work great.. Multiple wobble extensions are necessary, and maybe a u joint extension on cylinder 8.....
Remove the computer after the battery is disconnected.. Burp them out with the impact slowly on a hot motor to break the seal of the plugs in the head.. Then a light zip to finish "tourqing" them out..
Install by hand with plenty of NICKLE anti seize on the shank of the plug body....
A Hot motor, and a 3/8 impact are 2 definite answers to a successful plug extraction.... Don't forget to dielectric grease your cop boots too!...
If all goes well, you should be done in just under an hour. Just make sure you have set aside enough time deal with broken plugs should this job turn miserable in a hurry..
03-31-2014, 11:04 PM
#18
Senior Member
Lisle also makes a 9/16 socket and extension(all one piece) just for the 5.4....keeps the socket from deflecting....gives you a solid twist on the plug....used it on mine with ZERO breakage on 140,000 mile change
03-31-2014, 11:22 PM
#19
Your Boy Blue
Thread Starter
They were well over due. Haha. Whatd that run ya? I dont even know what this tool looks like!
04-01-2014, 12:42 AM
#20
Senior Member
it looks like a regular ol socket with an extension....except no joint, all one piece.....I wouldn't have even attempted the job without it or the other tool....and, I was nervous as h3ll still....lol