5.4l 3v Spark Plug Removal Instructions
#1
5.4l 3v Spark Plug Removal Instructions
Well I finally had one come in the shop recently after not seeing them for a long time. So I decided to shoot a video on the current favorite removal method that is working for us shops out there, since there are a few videos out there but they are all of poor quality. This works about 90% of the time. It seems you will usually break one out of 8 though and for that I have a new video coming out showing in detail the extraction process made simple. I hope this helps as this can be very costly. Most shops charge a half and hour more in additional labor each plug that breaks this can really add up!
#2
very nicely done again!
I couldn't find MC carb cleaner. Didn't go to dealer because I was being a cheap ***. Might have cost me a lot of additional time and extra broken plugs.
The threat of stripped aluminum threads stopped me from using impact.
Now that it's over I can say, the biggest worry is the build up around the end of the plug. If the engine is cool and some type of carb cleaner is used, stripped threads should not be an issue.
QUESTION: I removed all the coils first. Each was marked so it went back on the same cylinder. Was this overkill? Does it matter which coil goes where?
I couldn't find MC carb cleaner. Didn't go to dealer because I was being a cheap ***. Might have cost me a lot of additional time and extra broken plugs.
The threat of stripped aluminum threads stopped me from using impact.
Now that it's over I can say, the biggest worry is the build up around the end of the plug. If the engine is cool and some type of carb cleaner is used, stripped threads should not be an issue.
QUESTION: I removed all the coils first. Each was marked so it went back on the same cylinder. Was this overkill? Does it matter which coil goes where?
#3
Good job! I followed the TSB (except used PB Blaster) only to break 7 of 8. On the plus side, I became fairly well adept at removing the broken ones. :/ Others have strongly recommended Kroil, which I subsequently bought (will have it next time).
Was afraid to try the impact myself at that time, but since then am sure that's the route I would take.
Looking forward to seeing your extraction method. I was uncertain about doing this job myself, but with a dealer quote of $1300+ if all 8 broke, I managed to get over it and am glad I did. Having been through it now I would have no hesitation about doing it again.
Was afraid to try the impact myself at that time, but since then am sure that's the route I would take.
Looking forward to seeing your extraction method. I was uncertain about doing this job myself, but with a dealer quote of $1300+ if all 8 broke, I managed to get over it and am glad I did. Having been through it now I would have no hesitation about doing it again.
#4
#5
very nicely done again!
I couldn't find MC carb cleaner. Didn't go to dealer because I was being a cheap ***. Might have cost me a lot of additional time and extra broken plugs.
The threat of stripped aluminum threads stopped me from using impact.
Now that it's over I can say, the biggest worry is the build up around the end of the plug. If the engine is cool and some type of carb cleaner is used, stripped threads should not be an issue.
QUESTION: I removed all the coils first. Each was marked so it went back on the same cylinder. Was this overkill? Does it matter which coil goes where?
I couldn't find MC carb cleaner. Didn't go to dealer because I was being a cheap ***. Might have cost me a lot of additional time and extra broken plugs.
The threat of stripped aluminum threads stopped me from using impact.
Now that it's over I can say, the biggest worry is the build up around the end of the plug. If the engine is cool and some type of carb cleaner is used, stripped threads should not be an issue.
QUESTION: I removed all the coils first. Each was marked so it went back on the same cylinder. Was this overkill? Does it matter which coil goes where?
Good job! I followed the TSB (except used PB Blaster) only to break 7 of 8. On the plus side, I became fairly well adept at removing the broken ones. :/ Others have strongly recommended Kroil, which I subsequently bought (will have it next time).
Was afraid to try the impact myself at that time, but since then am sure that's the route I would take.
Looking forward to seeing your extraction method. I was uncertain about doing this job myself, but with a dealer quote of $1300+ if all 8 broke, I managed to get over it and am glad I did. Having been through it now I would have no hesitation about doing it again.
Was afraid to try the impact myself at that time, but since then am sure that's the route I would take.
Looking forward to seeing your extraction method. I was uncertain about doing this job myself, but with a dealer quote of $1300+ if all 8 broke, I managed to get over it and am glad I did. Having been through it now I would have no hesitation about doing it again.
Yes the lisle tool is a god send but many have copied it sadly hopefully it is lisle tool in a Matco, Mac etc.. box. Also the tool is great but the early ones are known to break off in the spark plug you are extracting. So you have to extract the extractor. It happened to me once few years a ago, and just happened to me last week. At that point unless you know how to extract the extractor correctly it's game over, pull the head...very expensive. I have a extraction method that works for that too that the lisle tool engineer that designed the 5.4 extractor sent me and I modified it to work from everyday tools and will be shooting a video on how to do that today. It definitely can happen to you.
#7
True a carbon eating solvent is best but Ford must have been onto something initially calling for Kroil stuff but they came to their senses. lol
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#8
Is the current auto lite plug also a one piece?
I used sea foam in place of the ford cleaner and it worked great after soaking about an hour. I'm ready to go back with the new plugs, but if the auto lites aren't one piece, I think I will lay out the money for the sp 515's.
Thanks for the post and video. It has been invaluable.
I used sea foam in place of the ford cleaner and it worked great after soaking about an hour. I'm ready to go back with the new plugs, but if the auto lites aren't one piece, I think I will lay out the money for the sp 515's.
Thanks for the post and video. It has been invaluable.
#9
Is the current auto lite plug also a one piece?
I used sea foam in place of the ford cleaner and it worked great after soaking about an hour. I'm ready to go back with the new plugs, but if the auto lites aren't one piece, I think I will lay out the money for the sp 515's.
Thanks for the post and video. It has been invaluable.
I used sea foam in place of the ford cleaner and it worked great after soaking about an hour. I'm ready to go back with the new plugs, but if the auto lites aren't one piece, I think I will lay out the money for the sp 515's.
Thanks for the post and video. It has been invaluable.
#11
Few notes here-
-It is best to do this while the engine is warm, so after soaking the plugs overnight blow out the rest of the solvent and reinstall coils without bolts and run engine till warm.<O></O>
-Also if your ignition coil boots are brown in color and not black you have the new plug design that does not have this issue.<O></O>
-It is best to do this while the engine is warm, so after soaking the plugs overnight blow out the rest of the solvent and reinstall coils without bolts and run engine till warm.<O></O>
-Also if your ignition coil boots are brown in color and not black you have the new plug design that does not have this issue.<O></O>
#12
Great vid. Here is a link to my experience:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-changing.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-changing.html
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