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10-31-2006, 04:16 PM
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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RE: Spark Plugs
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Wait...let me get this straight...
Yer gonna replace your spark plugs...yet you don't have the right tools, nor have you done your research to find out the details of what you're doing...
Wrench? Try any automotive store, or Sears or Lowe's or someplace that sells wrenches. Used to know the size of the sparks...it's written on the hood I think. 3/8's or something. I don't know. I'd have to check the manual.
Wait...let me get this straight...
Yer gonna replace your spark plugs...yet you don't have the right tools, nor have you done your research to find out the details of what you're doing...
Wrench? Try any automotive store, or Sears or Lowe's or someplace that sells wrenches. Used to know the size of the sparks...it's written on the hood I think. 3/8's or something. I don't know. I'd have to check the manual.
10-31-2006, 05:15 PM
#3
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RE: Spark Plugs
Yes, I'm putting in a heat range colder spark plugs from JDM and I don't happen to have the right socket. That's why I'm asking if anyone happens to know the size. You have a problem with that?
10-31-2006, 09:23 PM
#5
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RE: Spark Plugs
I think you'll need 8 mm to get the coil packs off.
9/16 deep well on a 8-12" extension 1/2 drive preferably/
piece of 1/2 black rubber fuel hose 10-12" long to fish the plugs out ofthe holes and start the new ones.
Copper anti-sieze compound for the threads.
You'll feel why when you remove the old ones.
Squeaking and jumping on the ratchet feels like the threads are galling. (Stainless plugs on Alum heads)
Scared the crap out of me.
With the anti-sieze you won't sweat about the "next time".
9/16 deep well on a 8-12" extension 1/2 drive preferably/
piece of 1/2 black rubber fuel hose 10-12" long to fish the plugs out ofthe holes and start the new ones.
Copper anti-sieze compound for the threads.
You'll feel why when you remove the old ones.
Squeaking and jumping on the ratchet feels like the threads are galling. (Stainless plugs on Alum heads)
Scared the crap out of me.
With the anti-sieze you won't sweat about the "next time".
10-31-2006, 09:52 PM
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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RE: Spark Plugs
ORIGINAL: spdbrake
I think you'll need 8 mm to get the coil packs off.
9/16 deep well on a 8-12" extension 1/2 drive preferably/
piece of 1/2 black rubber fuel hose 10-12" long to fish the plugs out ofthe holes and start the new ones.
Copper anti-sieze compound for the threads.
You'll feel why when you remove the old ones.
Squeaking and jumping on the ratchet feels like the threads are galling. (Stainless plugs on Alum heads)
Scared the crap out of me.
With the anti-sieze you won't sweat about the "next time".
I think you'll need 8 mm to get the coil packs off.
9/16 deep well on a 8-12" extension 1/2 drive preferably/
piece of 1/2 black rubber fuel hose 10-12" long to fish the plugs out ofthe holes and start the new ones.
Copper anti-sieze compound for the threads.
You'll feel why when you remove the old ones.
Squeaking and jumping on the ratchet feels like the threads are galling. (Stainless plugs on Alum heads)
Scared the crap out of me.
With the anti-sieze you won't sweat about the "next time".
11-01-2006, 03:00 AM
#7
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New Bern, NC
Posts: 701
RE: Spark Plugs
ORIGINAL: Wally39
I will be changing my spark plugs in my 06 Mustang GT. Anybody know where I can get a socket that will reach way down in the head? I don't know what size it is either.
I will be changing my spark plugs in my 06 Mustang GT. Anybody know where I can get a socket that will reach way down in the head? I don't know what size it is either.
11-01-2006, 06:19 AM
#8
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RE: Spark Plugs
I changed mine @ 60+K miles cuz I was throwing misfire codes on cyl 1 & 6.
Swapped coil packs around and got the same codes thus it was the plugs.
The Autolite-Motorcraft-Ford Parts plugs (same plug) is a Platinum design.
Iridiums are great but not made yet for these engines.
Swapped coil packs around and got the same codes thus it was the plugs.
The Autolite-Motorcraft-Ford Parts plugs (same plug) is a Platinum design.
Iridiums are great but not made yet for these engines.
11-01-2006, 10:28 AM
#10
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RE: Spark Plugs
I'm running a Saleen supercharger with a smaller pulley. I have to replace my spark plugs anyway, because I've damaged at least one spark plug by running lean. But that's a different story on another post of mine.