S197winstang

Need a little help from you guys..

The car will not start-- getting smoke from the tail pipe and found GAS in the oil separator...

I have never done this before but given the distance to a shop from my house i have no choice.

I need to change out the plugs and change the oil.

What tools would you recommend for the plugs?

Nuke

Wait, you're going to randomly begin replacing things, starting with plugs, when you don't even have a clue what the problem is? And why bother with the oil at a time when you can't even start the car?

Are you aware of the TSB for the plugs breaking off?

JIM5.0

I agree. If you do not know the problem, you should take it in to the shop for a proper diagnosis.

The 4.6L plugs are notorious for breaking off, I am not sure if the 5.0L Coyote uses the same plugs (it could since it is also a modular engine like the 4.6L).

Simon1

Check radiator fluid for oil.

Check oil cap for radiator fluid.

Pull off valve covers. Look for broken rocker.

S197winstang

Not Random... I am trouble shooting with my mechanic-- The plugs are coming out nice and easy. (Not OEM plugs) Brisk plugs. I am awaiting a shipment of the auto light gaped plugs. Oil is out-- smells of fuel-- not a good sign... There is a bunch or residue in the plug housing and so far all of the plugs have an equal amount of buildup. This is the first time I have done anything significant on my own. The silver lining to an awful mess is that I learned I am not as inept with my hands as I once thought. I am having fun doing it-- Just praying for a good outcome. Other than being raped for royal purple at Auto zone and not finding plugs for the FI set-up things have gone reasonably well. I will post pics of the plugs--- any and all opinions are welcome. Mustang 5.0 mag had a list of what i needed and my Mechanic filled in the rest. Just a bit disappointed that I asked for help from the mustang community and did not get it.

S197winstang

This was helpful and all came back negative... Thank you!

Nuke

You asked for help and you did get some. It simply wasn't what you wanted to hear.

I'm sure your mechanic is more familiar with your ride than we are. You description didn't give us a lot to go on.

Hope you resolve your problem and that it's nothing serious.

157dB

+1
Your 'mechanic' has the engine right in front of him.
We do not. Ask him whats wrong...

pascal

I tell you...
You guys ain't no freaking help!!
That's it, I quit!

S197winstang

Changing Spark Plugs--NOT OEM-- supercharged

gap must be brought down to around.032" otherwise you will blow the spark out under wide open throttle/boosted runs and the car will mis-fire and run poorly.

• Gapping tool designed specifically to gap the 3V spark plugs

• 7mm socket to remove the bolt that holds each ignition coil

• small (1/4" or 3/8") ratchet,

• long (12") extension, and a 9/16" deep socket for the spark plugs.

Some spark plug sockets have a rubber insert to "hold" the spark plug
as you remove/install them. If you don't have that, you can use a
regular 9/16" deep socket with a long, telescoping type magnet

• Fuel line or vac line-- hold the plug and guide it during install.

I figured this may help the next guy-- A sticky maybe...