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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Changing spark plugs

Does anyone know of a easy way to change the plugs on the pass side where all the crap is in the way. The driver side is easy, but there is no way for me to get my hand in that area. I don't want to take it to ford, or a shop, I would like to do it on my own. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 09:15 PM
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Changing spark plugs

turn your tires to the left an u can get to them from in the wheel well area with a socket an ratchet
 
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 09:35 PM
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Changing spark plugs

that seems like it will work, just have to take the flap of rubber or whatever it is off, and maybe the tire. limited space, but workable. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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Changing spark plugs

all i can say is i hope they are not as difficult as on my 94 2.3 newer 2.3 are even worse!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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Changing spark plugs

just did a tune up to friends 4.0 exploder . use a flexy extition
(snap-on) but it worked untill u had to get them tight for that weasle ur hands in ther and do it. ware did you get your police badge from and seat covers?
 

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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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Changing spark plugs

I think I'm just going to take it to Ford, or a local shop and let them do it. It would be a all day project for me, and don't have much time. As for the badge, I got it off ebay, and the seat covers were from http://www.autoseats.com/js2.htm I was a lil over one-hundred bucks, but I like them.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 06:00 AM
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Changing spark plugs

Originally posted by cow_boy104
Does anyone know of a easy way to change the plugs on the pass side where all the crap is in the way. The driver side is easy, but there is no way for me to get my hand in that area. I don't want to take it to ford, or a shop, I would like to do it on my own. Thanks
How many miles do you have on your truck?? The OEM plugs are
supposed to last 100K miles, but it is probably a good idea to
pull them about every 40K miles (using antiseize, and dielectric
grease) when you re-install them, make sure you keep the same
plugs in each bank.
 
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