Correct spark plugs?
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That video is insane and proof that vehicle manufactures build them to be disposable, not kept, they will be a real treat to become antiques, because who's gonna want the aggravation of maintenance to keep it.
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In what way would it differ Crazy001? The 2v and 3v plugs are significantly different to be certain but using that video I meant to mostly highlight use of the carbon dissolving solution for plugs that seem to be frozen or extremely difficult to remove. Hopefully the video doesn't confuse the issue----it can be removed if you think it doesn't serve the question.
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In what way would it differ Crazy001? The 2v and 3v plugs are significantly different to be certain but using that video I meant to mostly highlight use of the carbon dissolving solution for plugs that seem to be frozen or extremely difficult to remove. Hopefully the video doesn't confuse the issue----it can be removed if you think it doesn't serve the question.
Certainly nothing wrong with using their method including the carbon dissolving stuff, but I just haven't heard of it being necessary. Attempting a 3V plug change without this method would likely end in broken plugs and the subsequent purchase of a certain Lisle tool.
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The issue I've heard repeated is the opposite on the 2v, they don't thread in the head as far, only have like 3 lands retaining them, resulting in stripping upon removal, that's why I had the dealer do mine, figured Ford would know best. I don't like the deep electrode, as it's gonna result in a lot of carbon build up, but I do like the long thread retaining, the whole point in their design is further maintenance intervals, yet they left room for disaster.
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