Changing Spark Plugs after resleeved
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Changing Spark Plugs after resleeved
I recently picked up a 2000 Excursion and the owner said he had had 2 plugs blow out at some point and that he had repaired them. He wasn't sure with what the shop repaired them with ...
Now I want to change the plugs and need to know is there anything I should keep in mind when changing the plugs ? taking them out, torque etc...
Now I want to change the plugs and need to know is there anything I should keep in mind when changing the plugs ? taking them out, torque etc...
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Interesting question. If it were me, I'd take an inspection mirror and see what's down there - if there's a real insert that's visible, or a plain helicoil that isn't.
If it's a real insert, you should be able to see it.
Dunno what to do.
Why are you changing the plugs? Is it time mileage-wise, or just preventative maintenance?
If it's a real insert, you should be able to see it.
Dunno what to do.
Why are you changing the plugs? Is it time mileage-wise, or just preventative maintenance?
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It's got 91k miles and i've been reading that the plugs seem to blow because they are not tight enough and usually become loose after some time and end up popping out.
I wanted to check each one and figure that if I'm going to go through all that trouble then I might as well change them while I'm at it ...
I'd like to do it myself - but don't have a garage and winter is still pretty brutal here ... Anyone know of a competent and trustworthy shop on Long Island ?
I wanted to check each one and figure that if I'm going to go through all that trouble then I might as well change them while I'm at it ...
I'd like to do it myself - but don't have a garage and winter is still pretty brutal here ... Anyone know of a competent and trustworthy shop on Long Island ?
