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offroadexpy

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I bought a set of plugs for my expy today and I about sh#t down both legs!

25 bucks a peice, now I'm buddies with the parts guy at the ford house and he honors an old family discount I use to get there because my grandfather was parts guy there years ago, that with a good ole boy discount for being friends with him and I got him down to 18 a peice......... But damn for spark plugs :banghead::banghead:
 

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WTF?

Are they super special plugs? Last I checked, Motorcrafts were 3.50 a piece.
 

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yeah take those back! get those off ebay or somewhere else. last i checked plug only cost that much if your running 2 of them in a drag car! and even those are rnt that much.
 

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Well, at least make sure to have an extractor tool ready in case you break any. How many miles are on the Expy since the last change?
 

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Yeeaaa, defiantly have an extractor set ready. Might be able to rent one out? If not, usually people use the Lisle tool or another one which I can't remember the name of.

Or, just look for them on ebay. People usually buy one and put it on ebay when they're done.

Also, make sure to follow the TSB closely.
 
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Extractor tool huh?.......... No chance of me just bein lucky you think? Lol
 

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Hah, maybe if you follow that TSB closely and you sacrifice a goat. Then...maybe. :)
 

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Bleh, seems I can't upload it. Here's the original link.

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I think that's the most recent one, but search around to make sure. For the part using the carb cleaner, I've heard of people leaving it soaking overnight.
 

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As a side note, rockauto have the sp515 plugs for 9.50 a pop. Not sure how much shipping is. That is if, you know, you feel like returning the other ones and saving like 70 bucks. You could use that for the extractor tool :)
 
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I found the tsb on a google search, I love google, but any ways it doesnt tell me anything I didnt already know.... the common sense shit, engine needs to be at room temp, soak the plug well for a min of 15 min, it does say to use carb cleaner, I would have just used penetrating oil.

Well maybe Ill have good luck, Ill keep ya posted, I wont get to do it till after the 23rd, Im leaving on vacation friday and wont be home till the 23rd, so guess Ill get to stress over it till then.............

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Was able to paste it over from where I found it....


TSB 08-7-604/14/08SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS -
4.6L3V/5.4L 3V16.8L 3VFORD:2005-2008 Mustang2004-2008 F-1502005-2008 Expedition, F-Super Duty2006-2008 Explorer,F-53 Motorhome Chassis2007-2008 Explorer Sport TracLINCOLN:2005-2008 Navigator2006-2008 Mark LTMERCURY:2006-2008 MountaineerThis article supersedes TSB 08-1-9 to update Vehicle Applications, Service Procedure and Part List.ISSUESome 2004-2008 F-150, 2006-2008 Mark LT, 2005-2008 F-Super Duty, Expedition, and Navigator, with 5.4L 3-V engine; 2005-2008 Mustang, 2006-2008 Explorer, Mountaineer, and 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac with 4.6L 3-V engine; 2005-2008 F-Super Duty, 2006-2008 and F-Stripped Chassis, with 6.8L 3-V engine may experience difficulty with spark plug removal. This may cause damage to the spark plug and leave part of the spark plug in the cylinder head. Affected engine build dates are as follows: 5.4L 3-V and 6.8L 3-V before 10/9/07, 4.6L 3-V before 11/30/07.ACTIONRefer to the following Service Procedure for techniques to remove the spark plugs and extract broken spark plugs.SERVICE PROCEDUREThe engine build date can be read on the left hand cam cover information sticker.To remove spark plugs without damage, it is necessary to adhere exactly to this procedure before removal is attempted.CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE PLUGS WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM OR HOT. THE ENGINE MUST BE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WHEN PERFORMING SPARK PLUG SERVICE. REMOVING THE SPARK PLUGS FROM A WARM/HOT ENGINE INCREASES THE CHANCE THE THREADS COULD BE DAMAGED.Spark Plug Removal Procedure1. Remove the coil-on-plug assemblies and thoroughly blow out the spark plug wells and surrounding valve cover area with compressed air.2. Back out the spark plugs no more than 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn. Using Motorcraft(R) Carburetor Tune-Up Cleaner, fill the spark plug well just above where the jamb nut hex sits (1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon). A minimum period of 15 minutes of soak time is required. The cleaner will wick down to the ground electrode shield and soften the carbon deposits in this time. DO NOT WORK the spark plug back and forth at this point.NOTE COMPLETELY REVIEW THE PRODUCT LABEL FOR THE MOTORCRAFT CARBURETOR TUNE-UP CLEANER PRODUCT - USE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND SHAKE WELL.CAUTION EXCESSIVE MOTORCRAFT(R) CARBURETOR TUNE-UP CLEANER, OR REPEATING THE PROCESS SEVERAL TIMES WITH TOO MUCH CLEANER FLUID, COULD INTRODUCE ENOUGH LIQUID VOLUME TO HYDRO-LOCK THE ENGINE.CAUTION DO NOT USE AIR OR POWER TOOLS FOR SPARK PLUG REMOVAL. SPARK PLUGS MUST ONLY BE REMOVED WITH HAND TOOLS.3. Tighten, and then loosen the spark plug, working the plug back and forth. Some screeching and high effort may be noticed. The expected removal torque is about 33 lb-ft (45 N.m). Repeat the back and forth turning as needed until turning effort is reduced, and remove the spark plugs.NOTE NEW PLUGS SHOULD BE INSTALLED USING A FILM COATING OF MOTORCRAFT HIGH TEMPERATURE NICKEL ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT ON THE GROUND ELECTRODE SHIELD. DO NOT COAT THE ELECTRODE STRAP. (Figure A couple of tips-The truck needs to be completely cold, meaning it must sit for at least 8 hours before starting to do the work.Use the Motorcraft Carb cleaner, it works better than anything out there to melt the carbon.Make an adapter for your shop vac so you can suck any carb cleaner or debris from the cylinder out the spark plug hole. I got a pcv reducer from the harware store and step it down to a hose I can put in the clyinderChange your oil after changing plugs to remove any carb cleaner that gets past the rings.Do not wait 100k miles to change your plugs, if you do it every 30-40k miles, you will never break one and face that misery.Only Motorcraft and Autolite have the correct heat range plugs for Triton engines.
 
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