Allright its time.....
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Allright its time.....
Allright so this friday i will be replacing my spark plugs. Hopefully this will be an easy job and i can get it done quickly. So are there any special tools i may need to do this job, or any imput on how hard or easy this will be? Thanks.
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People make it much more complicated than it needs to be. Yes there are some tight spots but they can be worked around.
Tools:
5/8" extra long spark plug socket
Torque wrench
extensions, swivels, and ratchet
Remove the intake and get a clear path above the area you're working in. The fuel rail can be worked around. If you want you can pop the fuel rail off for easier access but not required. Release the pressure and they pull straight out, be sure to zip tie them to the rail prior to pulling to avoid them coming off. Rags will be helpful when you pull them off as fuel will come out. Use clean oil on the O rings on the reinstall if you choose that way.
Remove the wire and blow out the wells with compressed air. Use the swivels and extensions to get the socket on the plug and remove the old one. Install the new plug, 28 lb/ft dry (I hope you're using Motorcraft plugs btw). Install the wire with di electric grease on inside the boot.
Tools:
5/8" extra long spark plug socket
Torque wrench
extensions, swivels, and ratchet
Remove the intake and get a clear path above the area you're working in. The fuel rail can be worked around. If you want you can pop the fuel rail off for easier access but not required. Release the pressure and they pull straight out, be sure to zip tie them to the rail prior to pulling to avoid them coming off. Rags will be helpful when you pull them off as fuel will come out. Use clean oil on the O rings on the reinstall if you choose that way.
Remove the wire and blow out the wells with compressed air. Use the swivels and extensions to get the socket on the plug and remove the old one. Install the new plug, 28 lb/ft dry (I hope you're using Motorcraft plugs btw). Install the wire with di electric grease on inside the boot.
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When I got my truck, cylinder 4 had dirt caked up in the well for the spark plug, making it impossible to get it out. I wound up getting a piece of pipe that was just big enough to fit around the plug (5/8"?), cutting a diagonal tooth in it and using it to break up the build up.
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People make it much more complicated than it needs to be. Yes there are some tight spots but they can be worked around.
Tools:
5/8" extra long spark plug socket
Torque wrench
extensions, swivels, and ratchet
Remove the intake and get a clear path above the area you're working in. The fuel rail can be worked around. If you want you can pop the fuel rail off for easier access but not required. Release the pressure and they pull straight out, be sure to zip tie them to the rail prior to pulling to avoid them coming off. Rags will be helpful when you pull them off as fuel will come out. Use clean oil on the O rings on the reinstall if you choose that way.
Remove the wire and blow out the wells with compressed air. Use the swivels and extensions to get the socket on the plug and remove the old one. Install the new plug, 28 lb/ft dry (I hope you're using Motorcraft plugs btw). Install the wire with di electric grease on inside the boot.
Tools:
5/8" extra long spark plug socket
Torque wrench
extensions, swivels, and ratchet
Remove the intake and get a clear path above the area you're working in. The fuel rail can be worked around. If you want you can pop the fuel rail off for easier access but not required. Release the pressure and they pull straight out, be sure to zip tie them to the rail prior to pulling to avoid them coming off. Rags will be helpful when you pull them off as fuel will come out. Use clean oil on the O rings on the reinstall if you choose that way.
Remove the wire and blow out the wells with compressed air. Use the swivels and extensions to get the socket on the plug and remove the old one. Install the new plug, 28 lb/ft dry (I hope you're using Motorcraft plugs btw). Install the wire with di electric grease on inside the boot.
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all plugs are ceramic and they all break. just take your time and pay attention and youll be fine. the 2 back ones and 3rd from the back on the drivers side are the hardest ones cuz of the firewall and some kind of support is in the way.