Question on spark plug removal,
#1
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Question on spark plug removal,
Hello, I have a 04 XLT scab 4.6 2wd. It has 30K on it now. I will be changing out the plugs and boots this weekend. I noticed it looks like I need to remove the power steering bracket? On the drivers side, and what about the fuel rails? They sit right on top of the COP's. Is there a certain way to remove them? pressure wise? Thanks in advance. Also when instilling the new plugs should I use some anti seize lube? and what LB should I torque the new ones in at?
#3
On my 08 4.6 I just pulled that top bracket off of power steering and I didn't pull the fuel rails, it's just a little tight. Twist and pull coils. I used motorcraft plugs. I am guessing it's the same setup as yours.
#4
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My fuel rail is right on top of the COP's. If i get the bolts out. I will not be able to lift them out. So I guess on the 04's the rail has to be moved.
#5
There could be a difference in models. Mine looked the same way, even bought new o rings for fuel injectors, but ended up working them out. I replaced the coils with accel (yeah I know but got them dirt cheap new and carry factory with new boots and springs in toolbox, over 10k so far) and there's at least a 1/4 inch space between coil and rail. Can't remember about the factory coils. I would still try to remove them before pulling rail. Either way it's not that hard to do. Good luck.
Edit- by the way, that was a good deal on your truck, I've seen all your posts about it.
Edit- by the way, that was a good deal on your truck, I've seen all your posts about it.
Last edited by 08buckfifty; 11-17-2017 at 03:19 PM. Reason: Fat fingers
#6
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Do you have the 'Heritage' '97-'03/4' or the 2004-2008 11th gen?
#7
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There could be a difference in models. Mine looked the same way, even bought new o rings for fuel injectors, but ended up working them out. I replaced the coils with accel (yeah I know but got them dirt cheap new and carry factory with new boots and springs in toolbox, over 10k so far) and there's at least a 1/4 inch space between coil and rail. Can't remember about the factory coils. I would still try to remove them before pulling rail. Either way it's not that hard to do. Good luck.
Edit- by the way, that was a good deal on your truck, I've seen all your posts about it.
Edit- by the way, that was a good deal on your truck, I've seen all your posts about it.
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Well it's done! Took me 1 hr n 45 min. Changed all 8 plugs,boots,and springs. Only had 30K on them. But they were the originals and 13 years old.