2005 plug replacement
09-05-2011, 08:58 PM
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2005 plug replacement
Well Im getting back into the mustang world after getting rid of my 2006 gt. I just bought a 2005 gt convertible with 8,00 miles. Do you think I should change the plugs. Thanks.
09-06-2011, 01:49 PM
#3
I wouldn't, if it's running properly. I fear the day that I go to replace the plugs in my '06 GT. I'd rather swap the engine in my '89 Mustang (again) than change the plugs in my '06! I really need to order those tools for removing the plug chunks, in case mine decide to come apart.
09-06-2011, 08:22 PM
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Honestly, I would go ahead & do it. That is, if you plan on keeping your car long enough to benefit from it. I just changed mine out < a week ago, 3 broke off in the head. I was prepared for some downtime so I attempted it without the tool. Then I waited to see if any of my neighbors had it lying around, no luck. Ended up ordering the Lisle 65600 for $65 & 12 days later my car is running great again *knock on wood*.
09-06-2011, 09:09 PM
#5
Agreed!
I just changed the plugs in my 06 with no problems. I bought the Lisle 65600 from O'Reillys to have on hand just in case. Luckily, I didn't need it so I returned the kit. Following the process many other folks on here have done - I soaked the plugs with PB blaster overnight, broke them loose with my TQ wrench (took less than 35ft/lbs each), soaked them again for a couple of hours, turned them a bit more, another soaking, then eased them out. They creaked & groaned but they all came out unbroken. As I was removing them I worked the plugs back & forth a few times as soon as I felt any resistance.
At 8,000mi the carbon buildup is probably minimal so it would likely be easier than if you choose to wait. I had 25k on mine and they didn't look to bad. From what I understand its the carbon buildup causing them to bind and break on removal. I replaced mine with Champion 7989 plugs so it won't be an issue anymore.
I followed this how-to, but I used PB blaster instead of Seafoam.
Plug Removal
And there's several other how-to on the forum.
I just changed the plugs in my 06 with no problems. I bought the Lisle 65600 from O'Reillys to have on hand just in case. Luckily, I didn't need it so I returned the kit. Following the process many other folks on here have done - I soaked the plugs with PB blaster overnight, broke them loose with my TQ wrench (took less than 35ft/lbs each), soaked them again for a couple of hours, turned them a bit more, another soaking, then eased them out. They creaked & groaned but they all came out unbroken. As I was removing them I worked the plugs back & forth a few times as soon as I felt any resistance.
At 8,000mi the carbon buildup is probably minimal so it would likely be easier than if you choose to wait. I had 25k on mine and they didn't look to bad. From what I understand its the carbon buildup causing them to bind and break on removal. I replaced mine with Champion 7989 plugs so it won't be an issue anymore.
I followed this how-to, but I used PB blaster instead of Seafoam.
Plug Removal
And there's several other how-to on the forum.
10-08-2013, 04:41 AM
#9
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 19
I tried to change the plugs at 100,000, engine running fine, the first plug snapped off, I was shocked. Been changing plugs since I was 14. Ford charged me about $600 to fix my situation. I will never touch plugs in that car again