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Old 04-07-2015, 12:51 AM
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Default Changing Ecoboost plugs...

I know to use liberal amounts of nickel based anti-seize and torque to 11 ft/lbs... any other tips?
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Don't break the red clips on your coil connectors... they suck and are ignorant. Gap at .030 and don't side load the ratchet or exension they are easy to break the porcelin on.
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Originally Posted by winchested
Don't break the red clips on your coil connectors... they suck and are ignorant. Gap at .030 and don't side load the ratchet or exension they are easy to break the porcelin on.
Good call on the red clips, they are very sensitive. Theres a video somewhere on YouTube of how to remove them. If you do break them, they will still hold, just be sure to seat the connector fully.
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Here ye go:

http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...placement.html

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SUPER easy to do. One of the easiest vehicles to change plugs on. I've done it on my 2 EB's and a few friends about 6 times now. I can have them done in about 30min or less.

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I agree. The red clips are easy to break.
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Use dielectric grease to seal?
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Originally Posted by slingshot60
Use dielectric grease to seal?
Yeah that's not a bad idea.
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Originally Posted by slingshot60
Use dielectric grease to seal?
Shows just that in the vidya I posted above.

Crucial step - or it's misfire city.

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Originally Posted by MGD
Shows just that in the vidya I posted above.

Crucial step - or it's misfire city.

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Thanks MGD! Video was very helpful. Couldn't see how much grease to use? Looked like just a glob in there. Better with Q-tip and thin film or just glob it?


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