Engine just threw up a spark plug.
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Engine just threw up a spark plug.
I have had this noise that bothered me for couple days. Then today, when I was getting ready to leave local store, started the engine and boom, a loud flapping noise from the engine. (luckily I just drove for 3 hrs from the ocean shore). I open the hood and find spark plug with rubber peace and spring on the top of the engine. I've located ignition coil without mounting ear on the top of the exhaust. After the trip to the Schucks, I have installed new Spark Plug and New Coil. (I was told at the store that most likely I have a striped thread and need to order thread repair kit.) My dad told me that with me hearing noise for couple days most likely spark plug got loose (remember I bought truck just over month ago), and I may be lucky that my thread might be OK. I have installed new product, (had to finish another job) almost 50 miles and seems to be OK.
Now this weekend I would like to have new plugs installed and check make sure that everything is OK.
any thoughts
Now this weekend I would like to have new plugs installed and check make sure that everything is OK.
any thoughts
Cargo Master
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From: Olathe
I would check to see that all the plugs are properly torqued as too much tends to make a "ping" sound followed not too long after by a plug blow out. I don't know about using a thread repair kit on something that takes the pressures that a spark plug sees during use.
Better to replace the heads in my opinion.
Better to replace the heads in my opinion.
Cargo Master
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From: WV
Do a search here for lots of info on the subject. Or, do a google search for "triton spark plug repair kit" and you'll find dozens of places that sell the kit.
Time sert is a popular one....
++ TIME-SERT FORD SPARK PLUG REPAIR, blown out spark plugs problems blowout Frequently Asked Questions ++
Good luck!
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Actually, calling them "helicoils" is a misnomber. The Heli-Coil® brand doesn't make a good insert for these heads as far as I know.
But you are right in that Timesert® does make the correct kit. It can be done with the head on the vehicle, and stays put when done right.
Ford also has a kit available.
But you are right in that Timesert® does make the correct kit. It can be done with the head on the vehicle, and stays put when done right.
Ford also has a kit available.
Cargo Master
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From: WV
Ah yes... I was using that term as the type of part instead of the company that makes them. Kinda like the term "posi-traction". That's a GM thing but alot of folks use it to describe any limited slip diff.
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If you are not able to do the work yourself call around to shops and ask them about the repair. If you get an answer that has the word "HeliCoil" in it cross them off the list. A helicoil is not the proper fix. I would repair the damaged hole with a Timesert kit as suggested in prior posts. The inserts from Timesert are actually flared with the tool in the kit at the bottom so they do not back out and come loose. There are some Timesert kits for the 2V 4.6l, 5.4l and 6.8l on Ebay.
As for the plugs make sure they put on OE replacements from Motorcraft or Autolite.
As for the plugs make sure they put on OE replacements from Motorcraft or Autolite.
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From: Olathe
Definitely no need to replace the head. Thread repair kits (helicoils) are the recommended way to fix the head after this happens.
Do a search here for lots of info on the subject. Or, do a google search for "triton spark plug repair kit" and you'll find dozens of places that sell the kit.
Time sert is a popular one....
++ TIME-SERT FORD SPARK PLUG REPAIR, blown out spark plugs problems blowout Frequently Asked Questions ++
Good luck!
Do a search here for lots of info on the subject. Or, do a google search for "triton spark plug repair kit" and you'll find dozens of places that sell the kit.
Time sert is a popular one....
++ TIME-SERT FORD SPARK PLUG REPAIR, blown out spark plugs problems blowout Frequently Asked Questions ++
Good luck!
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This is exactly why you have to pay attention to a ticking/exhaust leak type noise and act fast when you hear it. I always keep my ears tuned for that noise now that I am aware of the problem.
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man, I just love the way this engine sounds now: no leaks, no weard sounds.Thank you guys, thank you for your quick respond and great input.
This site rocks.
PS. Couple of plugs had white residue on them. Any ideas?
