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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 11:14 AM
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Removing head 01 E250 5.4 2

Might need to remove head to due to broken spark plug. Can the head be removed without pulling engine? Thxs
 
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 11:25 AM
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I'm not certain but I seriously doubt it, I don't see you getting the cylinder head bolts out.. hell you may not even be able to get the valve covers off.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2019 | 10:54 PM
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I removed the valve covers from an '02 with the 5.4l in place, didn't go any further than that though. I can't remember exactly how tough it was other than I didn't have lots of choices for deep sockets or wobble extensions, seems like I used a combination wrench and standard 1/4 socket (PITA)... whole upper intake was off at the time for sure, fuel rail, injectors, plugs etc. seems there was heat shield/sound deadening material that I slipped out to get 1/2" more room at some point but that van was headed for scrap so you're results may vary.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 01:55 PM
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Don't be so pessimistic! You can do wondrous things with a #4 tip in a cutting torch & air chisel.
 
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V10 van: both cylinder heads removed without removing the engine.
 
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