So last year we got a 2003 ford f150 XL 4.6 2v 4x4 super cab it had 149 now 151,xxx miles in it we don't know when was the last tune up. So I heard that spark plugs can get stuck the engine or worse the spark plug shoots out due to few threads. YouTube said that the Calvan 38900 tool set can work but I know I'm not skilled enough for that job. Does anyone know a shop in Los Angeles CA that can do that job? someone quoted 2000 and I can't find anyone else

 

Find a male and take it to a shop, females always get overcharged.

 

If you're just looking to have the plugs/wires done. Any Ford dealership can do that for you. There labor rates are comparable to other shops. They make their money on parts. Plugs and wires should not be a big deal.

 

See if you can get a plug out. Odds are good that they've already been replaced once. You seem to be getting way ahead of a problem that doesn't exist. No offense.

 

I agree, have your dad or brother take it in for the tune up
The dealer is your best bet to only get hosed once
Some of the aftermarket shops will cause more damage than they fix
Especially the one who wanted 2K
The dealer should charge about 550
Good luck
007

 

There's a perfectly good explanation for that.

 

I haven’t seen any issues with getting plugs out of a 2 valve. If the plugs are snugged properly (no anti seize) they’re good to go. Granted my mod motors were always boosted and beat on I’d spend the $20 and swap plugs once a year

if you have anyone you know that’s competent shouldn’t be an issue.

the 3v 5.4 had two piece plugs that would come apart

 

I wouldn't advise snugging the plugs. They need to be torqued to 28' lbs. This is the torque required to eliminate the chance of carbon building between the seat over time which in turn causes them to loosen, eventually blowing out. Not the manufacturers fault anymore..the correct way to do this has been published for over a decade.

 

I'll second that...but also point out that the cal van inserts are easier to put in the you would think...especially with ll the tools provided. They lay out the entire process in such an easy format that even this dumb Marine figured it out.

 

I read years ago that those plugs are real bears to get out.

What was suggested was to put a little spritz of penetrating lubricant in the recess in which the spark plug sits.

Do that a day or two before you want to take out the plugs, and drive it around for a bit to let the plugs heat up and cool down a few times.

It worked for at least one guy. I hope it works for you, too. Those plugs were hard enough to get out that dealership techs were breaking them and having to drill them out.

That’s no fun at all, and you don’t make any money when it takes so long to finish the job.

Good luck!