Need to buy a few coil packs for my 2000 f150. Anyone have any input on a good brand other than motocraft. The auto zone carries accel and Duralast. Duralast are a bit more expensive but I have learned that doesn't always mean they are better.

 

motor craft would be the best bet but duralast is a good brand along with accel so ether one would be good. I would go with the one with the longer warranty 99% of the time they will last for at least as long if not longer then the warranty's do

 

Word l, thnx!

 

I finally got the old #7 coil out, and sure enuff it had rust on the element where it connects to the spark plug. I know there has been an issue with water leaking into this area. What would be the best way to go about removing the water around the plug. Or will it make a difference as long as I grease the plug up pretty well? I sprayed some carb/brake cleaner down in there with the hopes of it evaporating the water out.
Any other suggestions?

 

just let it evaporate it should be ok. when you put the new plug back in use dielectric grease. you might be able to get a heat shield or something to cover it up and direct the water someplace where it wont do nothing. or figure out where its leaking and try to seal it up

 

I'm letting it dry, I'm trying to speed the process by using my small air compressor with an open nozzle and blowing it into the plug chamber.

 

it should be fine letting it air dry how much water went in?

 

As far as I can tell maybe 1/8 inch or less. It was barely up to the socket fitting on the plug. After all the water dries up I'm gonna pull the plug out and see if is fouled. I will spray the chamber with carb cleaner then reset the plug.

 

in the future take a cloth and get the water out before getting the plug loose
never use a socket wrench to seat a bolt always use your fingers and tighten it finger tight then use the wrench the rest of the way.

 

The plug chamber is so deep, I don't know how I would get a cloth down there. I'm just gonna check the plug to be safe while I have the coil out. It is a pain in the *** to get that bolt out. The fuel rail sits on top of it. I'm not gonna mess with the plug until tomorrow after work. I will give it plenty of time to dry out before I unseat the plug. I changed the plugs about 6 weeks ago, so I think it will be fine. Like I said, it is a pain to remove the bolt from that coil, so I might as well check the plug and clean the contact of any dirt or corrosion just to be safe.