Changing Expedition plugs the FUN WAY

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Feb 16, 2004 | 03:30 PM

#31

nickalbu

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This is a great post.

I thought I was the only one that busted him/herself all up and took all day to do a job like this.

I usually do it once just so say I did it, then leave it to the mechanics.

Reminds me of the time I was changing the clutch on my car. Picture me, on my back under the car removing the last bolt, and my wife holding a rope tied to the tranny.

That one turned out ok, but I never did it again

Feb 16, 2004 | 04:52 PM

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swann79

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Originally posted by Where yat
Great reading!
You convinced me...to let a real mechanic do mine.

Sounds like all the reason to me to do it myself! I used to be a mechanic... believe me some mechanics WILL say "screw it" when something is a major PITA. Might end up only having 7 new plugs.

At any rate, thanks for the entertainment. Now I am anxiously looking forward to the day of skinned knuckles and drunken stupor on my Expy. I'm up to 81k... won't be long.

Feb 16, 2004 | 07:13 PM

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FTE Herman

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Its great being friends with my local dealership. I brought a 12 pack and a lawn chair; one beer for each plug replaced! It's so easy to just watch. The tech got the other four to help dull the pain.

Feb 16, 2004 | 07:31 PM

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josepepper

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Plugs From Hell

You folks are great, iv got a brand new expy with the 4.6 and i'm dying to put in the Bosch platinums + 4. I don't care too much about the money for a mechanic but I DON'T trust them to change all the plugs. I'm a 1/2 *** mechanic so i'll try it this spring.

Hoping the 4.6 is easier than the 5.4!

Feb 17, 2004 | 08:11 AM

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jejenkins

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Plugs

I broke out the Jack and coke while just reading about it. I even rubbed some ice on my knuckles..lol.

Feb 17, 2004 | 09:16 AM

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buzzard

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Sounds like all the reason to me to do it myself! I used to be a mechanic... believe me some mechanics WILL say "screw it" when something is a major PITA. Might end up only having 7 new plugs.

This is what I've worried about, but I think the shop I've used is a really good one, plus, IF I do go the easy road, I'll have them save and label all 8 of the old plugs for my review.....I'll tell the mechanic that I want to "analyze" the plugs to see that all cylinders are burning correctly.

Feb 17, 2004 | 10:16 AM

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itlkick

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Originally posted by buzzard
This is what I've worried about, but I think the shop I've used is a really good one, plus, IF I do go the easy road, I'll have them save and label all 8 of the old plugs for my review.....I'll tell the mechanic that I want to "analyze" the plugs to see that all cylinders are burning correctly.

That is a great idea!

Feb 17, 2004 | 11:39 AM

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Phil056

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From: Long Island, NY

jrahn,
I recently changed my plugs and skin! with OEM Motorcraft plugs. I have approx. 2,500 miles on them and I've had no problems as of yet. Like everyone has posted, be prepared for a PITA job and I think you need a lot of patience b/c without it you'll start cursing and screaming