srekab

I'm just bought a 05 GT cv with 14k miles on it. I've been cleaning it up and checking everything out. Changed the engine oil, a general inspection. My next thing I would like to do is remove the spark plugs and clean them up. I realize there are issues and thats why I want to do it now. I don't believe there should be much trouble with the carbon build up and difficult removal having only 14k on them. I'm I wrong about this? Regardless, I will use the carburetor cleaner to soak them after loosening them 1/8 turn. Anyone have a better method?

SCCAGT

Method is fine, however, might as well get the one piece Champion plugs and be done with the problem for good. Never again will you have to worry about treading softly when it comes to pulling out the spark plugs.

srekab

Thanks for the info, Champions are the ones to get?

jz

Yep Champions. They are a little expensive, but worth it to never have to worry about the problem again.

bobbadio

Hey guys, so I just took out my spark plugs and two broke... After a day or two of hyperventilating I got the Lisle tool and took them out. I reallllllllly don't want to put in the two piece design. Everyone keeps on saying use champion, but how good will they work with a V3 Vortech?

Mikes_BLK_GT

Champion doesn't make a heat range colder plug so I wouldn't suggest it try Brisk or stick stick with the autolite HT0's

bobbadio

That's what I figured. Has anyone used Brisk? Are they a good plug? I never realized that they had a one piece design

mallen5153

I just bought a 07 GT should i be worring about the plugs at 20000 miles.. what is the issue with them ,,,,,

bobbadio

The 2 piece design that Ford has designed are sometimes breaking in the head when being removed. There is a carbon build up around the electrode part of the spark plug which somewhat fuses it to the walls. I just removed mine because I put on a Supercharger and two of the broke inside the head. IT SUCKS! They do have a tool that removes them which is very easy to use but it's still very annoying. Ford has a TSB about it which directs you how to remove them "Properly" but people still find themselves breaking them. That's why I'm trying to find a good plug that is a one piece design that will work well with my blower. I don't wanna be bothered by this again.....

srekab

Well,I removed my plugs over the weekend without incedent. I loosened them about 1/4 turn and soaked them with PB blaster. I would say 4 of them after loosening a couple turns screwed out by hand. The others were tight enough I used the wrench the whole way out. # 7 was pretty tight all the way. The carbon was pretty much dissolved from the blaster and could wipe almost all of it off with just a rag. I wire brushed the threads and lower sections applied anti-sieze compound and reinstalled. I feel there will be no more issues with the plugs after this. The plugs all looked like new and the anti-sieze should keep them from sticking any more. I plan to remove them every 15k or 20k miles from now on.