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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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I checked my spark plugs to make shore they were tight for my trip coming up

And on the last one when I was putting the coil back on I tightened it too much and broke it off it's too close I can't get vise grips on it

What can I do
Will it be ok for my trip from NJ to NC
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Danruff93
I checked my spark plugs to make shore they were tight for my trip coming up

And on the last one when I was putting the coil back on I tightened it too much and broke it off it's too close I can't get vise grips on it

What can I do
Will it be ok for my trip from NJ to NC
are yoiu talking about the small bolt for the coil pack? i broke mine off too. i just stuck a piece of heater hose under the fuel rail to hold the coil pack down. the pack wont pop out, you should be fine for normal driving but if you plan on mudding or going through any water you may want to put a piece of heater hose to hold it down. i got water inside my head bcz the pack wasnt held down tightly. been fine since i put the heater hose inbetween the pack and the fuel rail.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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I have one bolt that wont screw in all the way, only about 1/4 of the way. So far it seems to be holding up.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chris79
I have one bolt that wont screw in all the way, only about 1/4 of the way. So far it seems to be holding up.
lol thats how i broke mine. it stopped like halfway in but i kept pushing it
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 02:04 AM
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same thing happened to mine, i called the dealer and they said for customers who dont want to replace the intake they have just jb welded them and i did that and its held up for about 10,000 miles so far.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BadF-150
same thing happened to mine, i called the dealer and they said for customers who dont want to replace the intake they have just jb welded them and i did that and its held up for about 10,000 miles so far.
now theres an idea.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Just drill it out and use a extractor.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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mine was on the #8 cylinder and there is no getting a drill in there
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Mine was 2nd from the front on the drivers side #4 I think
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Same as mine, but i just left it alone. Went mudding yesterday and it held up
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