5.4 engine #4 plug problems 2005

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Aug 22, 2013 | 04:01 PM

craigm1

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5.4 engine #4 plug problems 2005

Hi Guys, I'm looking for any ideas on how to get the spark plug out of cylinder #4. I have the kit to take out the base of the plug out of the head if it breaks off. But I can't get the plug out. I think the plug broke off but not the electrode. So the electrode is caught up in the porcelain tip of the plug. It's pretty tight back there with the a/c lines and fuel rail and other stuff. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I tried needle nose but they just don't grip it right, to get enough force to pull it. These are the plugs with the extended tips.

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Aug 22, 2013 | 05:37 PM

Wolfboro

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Are you using compressed air to blow off the debris out of the spark plug hole ?

It could make the difference.

Good luck,

Aug 22, 2013 | 06:40 PM

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Are you following this procedure, exactly?

http://www.phila.gov/fleet/Warranty%...-06%20FORD.pdf

Aug 25, 2013 | 09:22 PM

phillycincykid

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that is the most useful document to come from the city of Philadelphia in a long time

Aug 26, 2013 | 04:09 PM

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Hey, I tried the compressed air but with no luck, I bought a pair of needle nose vice grips that I will grind down and maybe pull it that way. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks

Aug 26, 2013 | 04:57 PM

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What mode of failure do you have?

Aug 27, 2013 | 07:49 AM

craigm1

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I kept getting the codes 304, and 300 so i decided to start with a mew plug. Then the plug broke off and that's where I am now. I also went almost exactly by the Ford recommendations for changing the plugs.