Replacing Plugs
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Mountain Pass
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Replacing Plugs
I have 51000 on my 2001 V-10 EX--SHOULD I have plugs/coil packs replaced to try and avid the plug spitting problem? Would it be reccomended to have Ford Dealer charge me a fortune or have a local garage do it--and what are the best plug replacements.
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Hello BBlock:
The coil packs have nothing to do with stripped plug threads. I have replaced the plugs twice in my V-10 F350, no problems. Use plugs with full length threads, use anti-seize compound and a torque wrench.
I wish that my PSD 6.0 was as reliable as my V-10, but still love both.
The coil packs have nothing to do with stripped plug threads. I have replaced the plugs twice in my V-10 F350, no problems. Use plugs with full length threads, use anti-seize compound and a torque wrench.
I wish that my PSD 6.0 was as reliable as my V-10, but still love both.
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If I remember correctly, the spark plug issue was related to a machining irregularity in the cylinder heads. You certainly don't need to replace the coils unless one goes bad. As for the spark plugs, you could change them now or at least around 60,000. I think 100,000 is way too long.
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spark plug shooting
Hi from New York
Thanks for the reply. I didnt mean to imply there was a coil problem--just worried about the plug shooting thing and was looking for ways for preventing that. I have abt 52000 on my 2001 LTD 10cyl. So I guess I should think about replacing them soon. Any reccomendations as far as what plugs to use--or should I just go with what dealer suggests. Thanks for your help
Bill in NY
Thanks for the reply. I didnt mean to imply there was a coil problem--just worried about the plug shooting thing and was looking for ways for preventing that. I have abt 52000 on my 2001 LTD 10cyl. So I guess I should think about replacing them soon. Any reccomendations as far as what plugs to use--or should I just go with what dealer suggests. Thanks for your help
Bill in NY
Originally Posted by Ford_Doctor
If I remember correctly, the spark plug issue was related to a machining irregularity in the cylinder heads. You certainly don't need to replace the coils unless one goes bad. As for the spark plugs, you could change them now or at least around 60,000. I think 100,000 is way too long.
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I agree with Keith. I changed mine at about 55k and it was well worth the time and effort. Noticed the "edge" was back to the performance and gas mileage improved a little. The electrodes were showing noticeable signs of wear. If I did not know the mileage and just looked at the plugs, I would have replaced them based on the wear. One thing for sure, blow the spark plug hole out thoroughly with compressed air before removing the spark plug. A lot of dirt builds up there and you don't want it falling in the cylinders when you take the spark plug out. This also may have something to do with the spark plugs blowing out after a change. It's hard to get them tightened correctly if you are tightening against dirt. Only the 2 rear plugs on the passenger's side are difficult, just move the air hoses and "what not" out of the way. Don't try to work around it.
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Thanks for the reply--I will probably just have the dealer do it and maybe print out a few of these replys for them to read beforehand--and also talk to thew mechanic doing the work--thanks again
