Id like to hear another report on how your truck is running after a few hundred more miles. Looks like you get the award for worst, worst case scenario. (All you win is a headache)

I've known my 05 fx4 needed plugs for a couple of months but today my engine light came on. It's a number 8 misfire so im gonna have to buy an extractor and get to it.

Thanks to everyone here I think I have a contingency plan for all possible outcomes.

Love this forum!

 

I actually think I was pretty lucky the pieces in the cylinder were small just pieces near the electrode. The plugs came out no problem

 

I wonder if he could have put some oil in the cylinder to release or float the pieces, then suck it out?

 

Does anyone have. List of the socket/extensions needed for the job?

 

Im not trying to be a jackass here but did you read the thread? I dont think I could have given any more detail on how to do the job. Stack extensions until you can reach the plug, its not that hard.

 

That's what I did an assortment of extensions, and I hooked the shop vac to the plug hole and it didn't suck it out

 

I changed the plugs on my 2004 F150 with 126k miles last week. I was able to get 7 of 8 out without breaking which seemed pretty good given the mileage. The only changes to the procedure listed in this thread were manually ratcheting out the plugs and using AeroKroil instead of the PB/carb cleaner mixture. I have a feeling using AeroKroil really made a big difference. The plugs that came out unbroken had very little carbon on the plug shield and you could clearly see where the AeroKroil had "creeped" down over the threads and coated the entire plug. Total working time was about 4 hours and the truck runs beautifully now. For anyone contemplating whether to try this on your own, definitely go for it. I'm by no means a great mechanic and it really wasn't that hard. Good luck...

PS - If you want to give AeroKroil a try, follow this link: http://www.kanolabs.com/late/

 

No kidding, eh? There are number of us who are experts or at least very well experienced in certain aspects of our trucks. Blownford, Especial86, Kozal01, Goldteam, Scobar just to name a few. I highly recommend starting at the beginning each DIY guide and reading it thoroughly at least twice before attempting any procedure. Most of us will state which tools you will need.

One thing you will notice about any of my DIY guides is that I mention that before even attempting to start any type of maintenance or repair procedure, you should always have a full assortment of tools, specifically air tools! With the amount you save on labour you will have tools that will pay for themselves over and over!

 

I changed my plugs today with only three breaking. My truck is a 2005 with 95,000 miles on it. This tread helped a lot. Thank you all.

 

I was helping my buddy change his plugs on his 04 today we finished 7 before it got too late. Broke 6 but Lyle tool got th out no problem