Plugs 6.2 vs 6.4 Change Diffuculty
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Plugs 6.2 vs 6.4 Change Diffuculty
I watched some Videos on Spark Plug Changes and why does Ford have to make it so difficult to do a simple Plug change? From what I can see the RAM 6.4 has a simple take coil pack off pull out long plug sealing wire 2 plugs next 2 each other boom boom your done. My Ford is going to be a major undertaking it looks like. Opinions?
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It isn't that hard IMO. Top plugs are simple, an 8mm screw holds the coil on. Bottom plugs can all be reached through the wheel wells if you take a total of 30 minutes to pull both inner fender liners.
It's time consuming the first time you do it but nothing is what I would call challenging.
It's time consuming the first time you do it but nothing is what I would call challenging.
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It isn't that hard IMO. Top plugs are simple, an 8mm screw holds the coil on. Bottom plugs can all be reached through the wheel wells if you take a total of 30 minutes to pull both inner fender liners.
It's time consuming the first time you do it but nothing is what I would call challenging.
It's time consuming the first time you do it but nothing is what I would call challenging.
ford design.. a little more work.. but does a better job with flame travel.. and you should Care about it..
NO car/truck maker cares about owner or mechanic issues with service...
its about the production line TIME...
my opinion. I am 68 and did mine,, myself.. at home.. took 2 cups of coffee to complete.
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it might be work... but why make it uncomfortable...
2 good floor jacks / stands and a "Dog Bone" creeper.. for underneath
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I had one break and **** my pants but the plug itself was defective from what I was able to see. I'll try to find the thread.
It rusted at the swaged joint and the threaded piece stayed in the head while the hex portion snapped off. I live in FL keep in mind so there's no rust anywhere on the truck.
It rusted at the swaged joint and the threaded piece stayed in the head while the hex portion snapped off. I live in FL keep in mind so there's no rust anywhere on the truck.
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50 years as a mechanic.. I have seen maybe 5 or 6 engines do that.. so almost ZERO will...
removed mine.. at 136,000 miles.. when i purchased it.. not one was a problem.. an its from North East Ohio.. Salt City.
I moved to Texas 6 months ago... in case you read my header.
removed mine.. at 136,000 miles.. when i purchased it.. not one was a problem.. an its from North East Ohio.. Salt City.
I moved to Texas 6 months ago... in case you read my header.
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I just changed out the plugs boots and wires on my F250 6.2L it took me 2 hours 30 mins to complete task. I pulled both wheel wells. I used 1 18” 1 10”and 1 4” extension. Used 5/8 magnetic plug socket. I did the lower 8 first the front plug on drive side was the only bear with the shock tower and steering shaft in the way. Then went to the uppers. On top I just removed the air box and went to work. The far back plug on the drivers side upper was the only tuff one and it was not real hard. The 2 1/2 hours it took could have been shaved done but I was in no hurry and had to have a few beers between plugs.
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I just changed out the plugs boots and wires on my F250 6.2L it took me 2 hours 30 mins to complete task. I pulled both fire walls. I used 1 18” 1 10”and 1 4” extension. Used 5/8 magnetic plug socket. I did the lower 8 first the front plug on drive side was the only bear with the shock tower and steering shaft in the way. Then went to the uppers. On top I just removed the air box and went to work. The far back plug on the drivers side upper was the only tuff one and it was not real hard. The 2 1/2 hours it took could have been shaved done but I was in no hurry and had to have a few beers between plugs.
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Never seize?
Would it be a good idea to pull the plugs right off the bat brand new truck and put never seize on threads to ensure easy serviceability at 80 to 100k miles down the road? Before they even have a chance to get stuck in place...
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I don't think I would do that. Knowing these plugs are prone to "stuckage," I'm thinking of a 50k interval, give or take. Never-seize might be on the 2nd set of plugs, though.
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