Hello everybody,
is there a proper guide for changing the plugs and coils for these engines? Mine is the 5.4. I read bits of information over the internet here and there which doesn't seem consistent. There is also not much information on youtube about this particular job either. This is my first vehicle and will be my first job changing these plugs and coils, by the way.
I would like to remove as many components as I can to make the job easier, and I would also like to know any precautions I should take, I think I may have read something about plugs cracking for these 2v engines.
I do know I need to over-torque these plugs when replacing them to ensure they never back out. But I'm wondering if any of you master Ford techs can please provide a proper guide in tackling this job. I believe it can be much easier with the proper information, which really seems to be lacking across the internet.
There is no information regarding what components to remove in order to access the rear plugs better, only one source hardly mentions removing the fuel rail for better access to the front 2 plugs.
Another thing I simply cannot find is any information regarding a compression test on this engine. Will I even be able to access the rear sockets with a testing gauge? Is there any special procedure for this?
I kind of need this info as a crutch due to my inexperience.
is there a proper guide for changing the plugs and coils for these engines? Mine is the 5.4. I read bits of information over the internet here and there which doesn't seem consistent. There is also not much information on youtube about this particular job either. This is my first vehicle and will be my first job changing these plugs and coils, by the way.
I would like to remove as many components as I can to make the job easier, and I would also like to know any precautions I should take, I think I may have read something about plugs cracking for these 2v engines.
I do know I need to over-torque these plugs when replacing them to ensure they never back out. But I'm wondering if any of you master Ford techs can please provide a proper guide in tackling this job. I believe it can be much easier with the proper information, which really seems to be lacking across the internet.
There is no information regarding what components to remove in order to access the rear plugs better, only one source hardly mentions removing the fuel rail for better access to the front 2 plugs.
Another thing I simply cannot find is any information regarding a compression test on this engine. Will I even be able to access the rear sockets with a testing gauge? Is there any special procedure for this?
I kind of need this info as a crutch due to my inexperience.