Could someone tell me what tools, socket sizes, etc.. that I would need to swap out my #8 ignition coil please? I have about half of my tools in storage, and want to go get what I need without dragging my whole set out.

I have done ignition coils before on other cars, just not on one that has one that far back and hard to get to...I am probably going to need some sort of adapter to get the socket wrench down i that angle..

Any tips would also be appreciated, like what exactly should be removed to get better access..it's a little different that my other car (1993 bmw 325i), where everything is easy to get to..silly ford engineers.

thanks

 

It's either a 7mm or an 8mm bolt holding the COP down, I forgot which. So you'll need a 1/4" drive socket set, a universal, a 3" and a 6" extension, and a ratchet. Loosen but don't remove the fuel rail, remove the COP hold down bolt, push the fuel rail over a bit and lift the COP up and out. When reinstalling the new COP, use dielectric grease.

 

try this link...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ark-plugs.html

 

Thanks for the link...very helpful. The main problem with me changing the coils myself was that I am in an apartment now, which discourages parking lot mechanics..I also just moved from my house and have most of my tools in storage about an hour away, so I needed to know which swivel/adapters/rachets etc.. exactly were needed, so I could just buy what I needed for the job, since I already owned most of the tools and were buying duplicates to save some time and a trip..

But after getting under the hood and trying for about 10 minutes with a swivel adapter and a couple of extensions...I reluctantly gave up and took it to a shop where they charged me $60. I figured it was worth it this time, I'll get the rest of those suckers when I have my garage and tools back...

Now for the final question: The old coil and plug were rusty, obviously the rain had gotten in there somehow (the whole problem started after a hard rain)..I know there is a problem with this in #4 and #8 with the rain getting in there...but how can I prevent this from happening again? Is there somne way to stop the water runoff from getiing in there?? I was thinking of rigging up some type of "sheild" over the problrm areas, but thought I would get some advice/input from anyone who has tackled this issue.

Is there any hope for future water protection, or am I going to have to change out coils after every couple of heavy rainstorms, which awould not be too long since I live in FL and it rains all the time

 

not jacking but just had a coil pack changed by a gr8 mechanic but he used a part from either auto zone or oreillys, has anyone had a bad experience using a non motorcraft coil pack?

 

Nope, I installed a set of 8 I bought off eBay for about $110.00 with shipping. They've worked perfect since the day I installed them.

 

Don't think there is a shield but you never know... the people here are quite creative. You want to make sure the coils sit flush, gasket is good on the hood which could allow water to drip in if its bad, be cautious going thru high water, blah, blah. I know there was an issue of hose dripping water on the passenger? side of the coils. Maybe a heater hose