should I risk doing spark plugs? - Page 4

Goldenpony · 06-30-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DLZ314

Time to revive an old thread.

I never swapped my plugs. There's 35k on my block with the original plugs, and I don't plan on going F.I. and I haven't had any issues. Should I worry about them?

Would these plugs be advised for the swap if I do it:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-s...gs-0507gt.html

Should you worry? 35K. I would.

Why would you put the same 2 piece crap plugs back in? I would go back in with 1 piece plugs, but that's just me.

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Riptide · 06-30-2009, 10:39 PM

The problem isn't the plug it's the cylinder head.

Lifter583 · 06-30-2009, 11:01 PM

I did mine at 11500 on my06 GT, soaked the plugs with Seafoam Deep Creep. 5 of the plugs took 50lbs to break loose, the other 3 took 45 lbs, then they freed up instantly as the deep creep did its job. Was a damn scary experience. The Champions are running perfect.

Goldenpony · 07-01-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Riptide

The problem isn't the plug it's the cylinder head.

True, the problem causing the 2 piece plugs to break IS the head design. But, you can negate this problem by going to a 1 piece plug.

Goldenpony · 07-01-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifter583

I did mine at 11500 on my06 GT, soaked the plugs with Seafoam Deep Creep. 5 of the plugs took 50lbs to break loose, the other 3 took 45 lbs, then they freed up instantly as the deep creep did its job. Was a damn scary experience. The Champions are running perfect.

Same here. I have 16K miles on my Champions and they're still running perfectly.

Riptide · 07-01-2009, 12:56 PM

I just took mine out a few months ago at 11,000 miles. Put anti-seize back on the electrode ground shields, a little on the threads, and then reinserted. So far so good. Probably won't be pulling them again until 25,000 miles or I get a blower whichever comes first.

Didn't use any aerokroil or PB to get them out either. A couple took a bit more force than the others but nothing ridiculous.

richmod · 07-01-2009, 01:25 PM

What gap did you guys use on the Champions?

DLZ314 · 07-01-2009, 01:50 PM

When are the plugs breaking? Other than this chat room, I haven't read/heard about this anywhere. I know its common on the F-150 though. What kind of detriment will it cause my car?

Goldenpony · 07-01-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by richmod

What gap did you guys use on the Champions?

I used .044"

Goldenpony · 07-01-2009, 01:56 PM

I'm curious, I would like to know how the Champions are to get out after say 25K miles, after being put in with nickel anti-seize. I be interested to hear.