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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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Hey I have a 02 with the 4.6....is it 2 or 3 valve....and if its 2 valve would I have to worry about the spark plugs braking when changing because the lisle tool says 3v on the box....

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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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2V and no the plug breakage is not an issue.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Its 2V, dont worry about the plugs breaking, just the plug chamber threads.
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by allinon72
2V and no the plug breakage is not an issue.
perfect still trying to learn all the little things about the truck and all the difference between the year....thank you for the help sir..
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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The 2v has issues with spitting plugs (not enough threads to hold it in, fixed mid 2003), not breaking plugs (but both suck).
When you put plugs in, don't use anti-seize and tighten to ~28 ft lbs.

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