Spark plugs!
08-24-2011, 12:11 AM
#13
The Paranoid One
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,320
Many people say do NOT use a PB blaster. Things have happened more than a few times that I have heard of. I would NOT recommend it.
As for where to buy the plugs, I actually found mine at
the local OReilly's Auto Parts store.
As for where to buy the plugs, I actually found mine at
the local OReilly's Auto Parts store.
08-24-2011, 07:17 AM
#14
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Georgia
Posts: 189
My plugs cost me about $120 for 8 of them.
08-24-2011, 09:16 AM
#15
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: IN
Posts: 161
I found them there too, but i'm sure as hell not buying them there for $20.xx a piece. So...not doing the plugs today as I had planned.
08-24-2011, 12:47 PM
#16
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: IN
Posts: 161
Ok so reading (actually, looking at) the diagram(s) on the Ford TSB say to crank the engine without the plugs in to clear out the combustion chamber. Any pros/cons to doing this? Never had to/heard of doing that on any other vehicles i've changed plugs on.
08-25-2011, 10:21 AM
#17
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 960
Since using a carbon "softener" is part of the removal process for THIS job, it is wise to assume that some of the fluid could make it down into the combustion chamber, as well as small carbon chunks. Cranking the engine without plugs will force all fluid and the majority of carbon chunks out of the engine to avoid damage at start up with new plugs in place. I'm certain that no other cars you have had, had spark plugs that have been the source of such troubles in the past.
Last edited by SCCAGT; 08-25-2011 at 10:25 AM.
08-25-2011, 03:14 PM
#18
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: IN
Posts: 161
The one piece plugs are not cheap no matter where you get them. Its still certainly a small price to pay to avoid the stock type from breaking off next time. If you want to stay with cheap plugs, the OE design will fit what you are willing to pay.
Since using a carbon "softener" is part of the removal process for THIS job, it is wise to assume that some of the fluid could make it down into the combustion chamber, as well as small carbon chunks. Cranking the engine without plugs will force all fluid and the majority of carbon chunks out of the engine to avoid damage at start up with new plugs in place. I'm certain that no other cars you have had, had spark plugs that have been the source of such troubles in the past.
Since using a carbon "softener" is part of the removal process for THIS job, it is wise to assume that some of the fluid could make it down into the combustion chamber, as well as small carbon chunks. Cranking the engine without plugs will force all fluid and the majority of carbon chunks out of the engine to avoid damage at start up with new plugs in place. I'm certain that no other cars you have had, had spark plugs that have been the source of such troubles in the past.
08-27-2011, 04:50 PM
#19
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 960
I was willing to spend a decent amount on some quality 1 pieces just not $20 worth a plug. Ironically the Napa across the street had them for $14/each so I went that route (roughly the same cost as them being $12/each online + shipping anyways). Actually my last vehicle was an '06 F-150, I just never had the "pleasure" of changing its plugs before it got traded in. Thanks for the help, should I disconnect the injectors before I crank it as well?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lincolnshibuya
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
9
12-08-2015 04:37 PM
breaking
Audio/Visual Electronics
5
10-02-2015 01:27 PM
