V 10 Spark Plugs
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V 10 Spark Plugs
I am trying to decide between an 04 PSD and a V 10. Price about the same.
I have researched some of the spark plug problems on the 5.4 and wonder if the V 10 has similar problems.
I realize that it comes down to personal preference on the choice of trucks but am just curious about the spark plugs.
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I have researched some of the spark plug problems on the 5.4 and wonder if the V 10 has similar problems.
I realize that it comes down to personal preference on the choice of trucks but am just curious about the spark plugs.
Thanks
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The TSB from Ford (08-7-6) says the 6.8 liter 3 valve is effected.
But what year is the V10? The plug breaking issue it's only in MY 2005-early 2008. Some earlier models had the opposite problem of them spitting the plugs, not sure what year that was corrected.
But what year is the V10? The plug breaking issue it's only in MY 2005-early 2008. Some earlier models had the opposite problem of them spitting the plugs, not sure what year that was corrected.
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are you sure about that ???
that is news to me if correct..
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I'm absolutely sure about it. The problem with plugs coming apart is exclusive to the 3V engines which were introduced with a 2-piece plug design. '99-04 Super Duty trucks have never had a problem with removing plugs.
The 2V and 3V engines use completely different plug designs.
ON edit: It's worth mentioning that the 5.4L and 6.8L engines are fundamentally identical in every way except number of cylinders and variable cam timing in the 3V engines. The V10 is simply a 5.4L V8 with an extra pair of cylinders added in; the cylinder dimensions and the vast majority of parts are identical. In 2005 with the introduction of the 3V engines the 5.4L V8 got variable cam timing, but the V10 never did. I've read speculation that it was for some resonance issue but I never found anything conclusive other than the fact that the V10s never got it. Therefore the cam phaser issues of the 2005+ V8s did not affect the V10 engines of the same vintage.
The 2V and 3V engines use completely different plug designs.
ON edit: It's worth mentioning that the 5.4L and 6.8L engines are fundamentally identical in every way except number of cylinders and variable cam timing in the 3V engines. The V10 is simply a 5.4L V8 with an extra pair of cylinders added in; the cylinder dimensions and the vast majority of parts are identical. In 2005 with the introduction of the 3V engines the 5.4L V8 got variable cam timing, but the V10 never did. I've read speculation that it was for some resonance issue but I never found anything conclusive other than the fact that the V10s never got it. Therefore the cam phaser issues of the 2005+ V8s did not affect the V10 engines of the same vintage.
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The 6.0 cost a lot more, but the v10 is worth a lot more from a reliability standpoint. Lots of peace of mind comes along with a V10.
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I'm absolutely sure about it. The problem with plugs coming apart is exclusive to the 3V engines which were introduced with a 2-piece plug design. '99-04 Super Duty trucks have never had a problem with removing plugs.
The 2V and 3V engines use completely different plug designs.
ON edit: It's worth mentioning that the 5.4L and 6.8L engines are fundamentally identical in every way except number of cylinders and variable cam timing in the 3V engines. The V10 is simply a 5.4L V8 with an extra pair of cylinders added in; the cylinder dimensions and the vast majority of parts are identical. In 2005 with the introduction of the 3V engines the 5.4L V8 got variable cam timing, but the V10 never did. I've read speculation that it was for some resonance issue but I never found anything conclusive other than the fact that the V10s never got it. Therefore the cam phaser issues of the 2005+ V8s did not affect the V10 engines of the same vintage.
The 2V and 3V engines use completely different plug designs.
ON edit: It's worth mentioning that the 5.4L and 6.8L engines are fundamentally identical in every way except number of cylinders and variable cam timing in the 3V engines. The V10 is simply a 5.4L V8 with an extra pair of cylinders added in; the cylinder dimensions and the vast majority of parts are identical. In 2005 with the introduction of the 3V engines the 5.4L V8 got variable cam timing, but the V10 never did. I've read speculation that it was for some resonance issue but I never found anything conclusive other than the fact that the V10s never got it. Therefore the cam phaser issues of the 2005+ V8s did not affect the V10 engines of the same vintage.
i know 2V and 3V heads use different plugs..
Mark is saying the 3V heads use different plugs between the 5.4 and 6.8...
that part is/was news to me.. if correct.
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Both being '04 you are looking at a 2V V10 and a 6.0L, I'd take the V10 any day, there are no real plug problems in that year. Very small chance it could spit one but there are no breakage issues with the 2V's. IT would really be worth going to an '05+ with the 3V and torqueshift if you are going with an auto. Then you need to make sure the plugs have been changed to stay away from the breaking issue.
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V 10
I see your point. I am going to be towing 10k so the auto trans is important .
I see the late 03 6.0L diesel comes with the good auto.
I am looking at an 04 6.0l that has all the Bullet Proof mods done to the engine including the remote oil cooler. Price is higher that other 6.oL trucks but the peace of mind with the improved engine seems worth it.
I see the late 03 6.0L diesel comes with the good auto.
I am looking at an 04 6.0l that has all the Bullet Proof mods done to the engine including the remote oil cooler. Price is higher that other 6.oL trucks but the peace of mind with the improved engine seems worth it.
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I see your point. I am going to be towing 10k so the auto trans is important .
I see the late 03 6.0L diesel comes with the good auto.
I am looking at an 04 6.0l that has all the Bullet Proof mods done to the engine including the remote oil cooler. Price is higher that other 6.oL trucks but the peace of mind with the improved engine seems worth it.
I see the late 03 6.0L diesel comes with the good auto.
I am looking at an 04 6.0l that has all the Bullet Proof mods done to the engine including the remote oil cooler. Price is higher that other 6.oL trucks but the peace of mind with the improved engine seems worth it.
If the 6.0 has been Bulletproofed properly, that would be my choice. I've owned both a v10 & a 6.0
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They do, I specifically omitted saying anything about the 6.0L because I am not suppose to say anything about them if it isn't nice. I can give a long list of 6.0L that have failed both bullet proof and not. In fact I know of no one personally that hasn't had an issue with them.
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