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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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was wondering what would cause this to happen to a spark plug. the codes i have got are system is to lean and misfire on 6th cylinder. Could a bad injector or maybe even a coil pack be the problem? what do you guys think? Thanks

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can use the link to get to pictures the end of the spark plug is just melting off a little from being too hot or something was wondering what your guys ideas were.thanks

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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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What kind of plugs are those?? It looks like you're either running really lean or you've got some serious detonation problems!
Steel should not look like that
Replace the injector I'd say
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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i had the same code on my 04 4.6. i replaced the fuel pump, filter, plugs, coils(which from ford is a weak spot get the msd ones, an set of 8 are cheaper then a set of 8 from ford) turned out i had a dead cylinder. my suggestion, get a compression test before spending any money I'm going down the same road your on right now
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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also i just looked at your pic my spark plug looked just as bad, i hope you can do a compression test and your motor passes but save your self the money and headache and get the test first
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by haystack91
was wondering what would cause this to happen to a spark plug. the codes i have got are system is to lean and misfire on 6th cylinder. Could a bad injector or maybe even a coil pack be the problem? what do you guys think? Thanks

trying to get pictures to load

http://s1111.photobucket.com/albums/...view=slideshow

can use the link to get to pictures the end of the spark plug is just melting off a little from being too hot or something was wondering what your guys ideas were.thanks

Yup that cylinder is junk. Pistons got a hole in it. Exhaust valves are no more. It's Baby's in the Shop again Honey. Alcohol gets really hot.
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