Ford E250 Blown Spark Plug
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Ford E250 Blown Spark Plug
Hey guys,
So I'm stuck in Ely, NV and spark plug on cylinder 3 has blown out (it's completely loose), the plastic part of the coil holding it to the bolt has snapped as well. The one on cylinder 4 also feels a bit loose.
I need to drive 1.5 miles to the shop in the morning (gonna have to freeze it in the back of the van until they open).
Do I need to take the cable out of the fuel injector for these cylinders? Also, do I need to do the same with the coil?
I'm also worried that a bunch of stuff has fallen into the cylinder, seeing as how it's completely loose. Would I be better off with a tow?
I just need to get it sorted ASAP and want to get there early so I don't have to freeze my *** off for another night.
Anything advice is appreciated!
Thanks
So I'm stuck in Ely, NV and spark plug on cylinder 3 has blown out (it's completely loose), the plastic part of the coil holding it to the bolt has snapped as well. The one on cylinder 4 also feels a bit loose.
I need to drive 1.5 miles to the shop in the morning (gonna have to freeze it in the back of the van until they open).
Do I need to take the cable out of the fuel injector for these cylinders? Also, do I need to do the same with the coil?
I'm also worried that a bunch of stuff has fallen into the cylinder, seeing as how it's completely loose. Would I be better off with a tow?
I just need to get it sorted ASAP and want to get there early so I don't have to freeze my *** off for another night.
Anything advice is appreciated!
Thanks
Hotshot
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Drive away
With no plug in there the excess fuel just shoots out
If it's only a few miles, just drive it over there
I hear them driving around once in a while and pretty sure the people did not disconnect anything
My clients drive them to me to fix, and I have ran into no problems
Stay warm in Ely
With no plug in there the excess fuel just shoots out
If it's only a few miles, just drive it over there
I hear them driving around once in a while and pretty sure the people did not disconnect anything
My clients drive them to me to fix, and I have ran into no problems
Stay warm in Ely
Lead Driver
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Is the Spark plug just loose or did it completely blow out and is gone?? If just loose, why not just tighten it back up? If the COP is busted at the bolt down, maybe you Can epoxy it together and retorque to bolt? Pictures would be nice.
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s33d5, How much is it costing you over there in Ely?
I only charge about 220 for the easy ones (the front 4 plugs)
I pull the intake manifold to do the rears and charge about 350 a plug
If the guy's good or willing to fight your #3 plug can be done without pulling the manifold but it is a rear plug
I know the dealer I used to work for, tries like hell to sell you a new head if it is a rear plug that blows out
Good luck
I only charge about 220 for the easy ones (the front 4 plugs)
I pull the intake manifold to do the rears and charge about 350 a plug
If the guy's good or willing to fight your #3 plug can be done without pulling the manifold but it is a rear plug
I know the dealer I used to work for, tries like hell to sell you a new head if it is a rear plug that blows out
Good luck
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s33d5, How much is it costing you over there in Ely?
I only charge about 220 for the easy ones (the front 4 plugs)
I pull the intake manifold to do the rears and charge about 350 a plug
If the guy's good or willing to fight your #3 plug can be done without pulling the manifold but it is a rear plug
I know the dealer I used to work for, tries like hell to sell you a new head if it is a rear plug that blows out
Good luck
I only charge about 220 for the easy ones (the front 4 plugs)
I pull the intake manifold to do the rears and charge about 350 a plug
If the guy's good or willing to fight your #3 plug can be done without pulling the manifold but it is a rear plug
I know the dealer I used to work for, tries like hell to sell you a new head if it is a rear plug that blows out
Good luck
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