Spark plug/Coil problem

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Dec 3, 2017 | 04:34 PM

kintetaylor

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Spark plug/Coil problem

Someone tightened down the bolt that holds the ignition coil on my 2002 F150 V8 way too much. The result was that the bolt got stuck and the only way to get it out was to take the entire piece out that the bolt screwed in to. Anyone happen to know what the part number is to the piece shown in the photos and if I can get it at the Ford dealer tomorrow?

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Dec 4, 2017 | 04:06 AM

tseekins

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Welcome to FTE!

I'm sure this is a common enough issue that these pieces are all over the place.

Dec 4, 2017 | 03:35 PM

70f100longbed

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Can't get that separate from the intake. Your best bet is to check lowe's or home depot for a brass threaded insert or try to epoxy that one back in. It doesn't need to be strong, all it does is hold the coil in place

Dec 5, 2017 | 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 70f100longbed

Can't get that separate from the intake. Your best bet is to check lowe's or home depot for a brass threaded insert or try to epoxy that one back in. It doesn't need to be strong, all it does is hold the coil in place

If the threads aren't boogered, that's probably the best advice. IIRC, the torque spec for those bolts is around 8-10 in-lbs.

I'd think that the parts houses that independent shops use would have those available; you might take it over to your local NAPA and see if they have one. They might at least be able to point you to a place to get one.