Great video! Thanks! Mine 5.4l ford blew a plug yesterday. Its stripped. I was looking at buying a new truck but after seeing this video I think i will give this a shot. What exactly is this tool called?
So glad I watched this video......I work at ozone (autozone) and a customer came in with number 3 and 4 cylinder plug blown out.... I knew exactly what to tell him :)....Truck sounded amazing
@hanratty450 actually youre 100% wrong. My 5.4L motor did this same thing and was fixed the same way as he's describing, and I've got WAY over 10k miles on that fix, getting closer to 20k now. this fix holds, believe me.
there is a tool designed for a broken spark plug like you have. Call around to a local shop and discuss it with them. If they have the tool, they will know what you are talking about.
maybe by chance someone can give me advice. I have a 1997 Ford F150 4.6L v8 2V modular engine. With a stuck #4 plug. It appears to me the hex part of thee plug is totally gone. Is there anything I can do without removing the head? A ny kits I can use?
screw all that Napa and Oreilly's sells a kit with a special spark plug you just thread in the insert that comes with it and screw in the plug, I've had to put 2 of these in my excursion and have over 5000 miles with no touble. so much easier with the same result.
This happened to my 2004 Mazda 6 V6 (Ford Engine) I searched google and youtube on how to rethread the cylinder head.. and wow... almost every video or how to, involves Ford engines... wtf?
The special tool cost more than the job (excluding tech's experience, labor and shop rent). Some customers never get it. ....Oh why so much? lolz ... great video!
I`ve got this problem with the wifes car I bought it with this system repair but they had been overtightened again from original owner and the burr heli this type was blown out again i`m thinking head removal is there any other way car is a new 90 Festiva wagon 13000 km on it got it for 10 bucks car is still new .
I work at a Ford dealer. I have never seen any blown out by a "good" mechanic whether it be Ford, backyard, or otherwise. I have seen all cylinders blow out., not just certain cylinders. 5.4L and 4.6L alike. TORQUE YOUR PLUGS PEOPLE!!!. This won't happen if you do. Don't buy cheap plugs either. All rethread kits vary as well. The one I have is just 2 stages. Tap, install, torque, remove, install plug, torque, done.
I own a 2000 f150 115k on it. The plugs were first replaced at 95k by a dealer. After that first tune up I became a professional coil pack and spark plug changer at home. I am not sure if the 2000 is the popular one for spitting out plugs or not. I read somewhere it was the 2004-2007 models with the 3 valves/cylinder styles. What is everyone else's experience with like models?
Would you happen to know the part/item number for the helicoil kit you used? Ive already had two blow out on me. one in may, and one 4 days ago. So far Ive spent about $500 in repairs. I am pretty familiar with the spark plugs and COPs since ive changed them when i bought my truck.
you know why #4 blows? its the hardest to reach. ive seen idiots cross thread plugs into that hole. people over torquingthem is the real problem tho. 12 or 13 ft/lbs or torque. play with a torque wrench on a bench to get a feel of how little effort is needed to apply that much torque.
@oilfield666 the "real" problem is that the heads are junk blow out happened to factory installed heads between 97 and 2002 not JUST cars who have had their plugs done
@ishredu you still crying over your mistakes? oooh and someone is madddd, they started looking for grammar errors. 97-99 used different heads, in 99 they switched over to performace improved heads, which corrected the problem they used to have of lack of threads. was never a problem just idiots like yourself screwed up the plug holes, no one will take blame for it. cobra heads on the aluminum side did not recieve more threads. i know they recieved a insert, same insert used to fix your fuck ups
@ishredu LOL look up p.i heads and non p.i heads and what years they were in production. WHY the p.i was brought out...from 99 to 04 there were no major head redesigns. 05 (mustangs, 04 for f150s) started getting 3 valve engines. i dont know where you googled this information but you are sadly mistaken mr.knowitall
@oilfield666 this issue wasn't resolved with the first run of pi heads
the revision was made in 2003 again learn how to search the web.
the issue is too few threads and not steel sleeved (the guy in this video is putting in a steel sleeve duh) sort of what the factory SHOULD have done in the first place
the plugs loosen because aluminum heads expand differently than steel (what spark plugs are)
@ishredu oooh i see you're trying to compare 3 valve and 2 valve heads....you're a year off either way.... if you speak of 2 valve heads then you are AGAIN sadly mistaken old man. get your facts straight...maybe i will take you seriously.now quit your bitching and be the better man ;)
@oilfield666 in any event 2003 is the "safe year" if you are on here suggesting that the earlier heads are "OK" then I would seriously have to doubt your mechanical ability
@ishredu if you say so mr.knowitall. there were little changes done to the head after the p.i was released....nothing done to the thread cause they added more threads already. how stupid do you idiots get...go google some more while your at it. you may some some nice trick flow heads that will forever solve the problem of old bastards stripping threads
@ishredu hurr durr did you spend all day researching this? do you feel you accomplished somthing? congrats you're officially an idiot. blame the heads, blame ford. this issue is installer error. end of story....get over it, move on, maybe buy a chevy and deal with their problems, chevy can listen to you bitch and whine cause YOU fucked up.
@ishredu hey buddy i agree, that guy is a moron , LOL, but are you talking about only mustangs or others as well, you say only 97-2002, but there is alot of people with 2003s that this has happened to !!! i got a 2003 f250 5.4 triton and im wondering ??
@therockkkkher you prob have a 2003 car with 2002 heads ( if your car is an early 03) nope! this is mainly crown vics in my case, but any modular engine is at risk no matter what car
i have a 2001 saleen with 56 k miles it has blown out a couple of spark plugs, due to racing. is it that the cylinder heads are bad or is it that i need better spark plugs?
@ishredu a loose plug will eventually blow out, damaging the threads, destroying the coil where it bolts down as it blows out of the hole like a bullet...but that not very common, id still rather be under torqued then over torqued on these engines.....ive changed enough plugs on non p.i headfs and p.i heads to know what works and how these guys strip the holes. over torquing, and cross threading are the main problems. ive seen it countless times.
@oilfield666 in my case it worked itself loose and stripped out..I use the ol' rubber hose starting technique mine was never cross threaded and it was properly torqued..yep! even did it bone cold..6 months later it blew..just worked itself loose..these heads are junk, 5 threads..no wonder
@ishredu they dont just work themself loose...the ONLY time you hear of that is in cobras with smaller pulleys...runnin more boost. 5 threads is more then enough for the 12-13ft.lbs of torque requred....its impossible to strip them if installed correctly. and that IS tight enough to prevent it from backing out....you're backed out it was still mechanic/installer error. keep blaming the engine design,
@ishredu lol 3 plugs at once? clearly under torqued. there is no reason for them to do anything if installed correctly...ive seen 5.4l engines with 350+ thousand kilometers and never had a spark plug issue. properly maintained
@ishredu 4.6l and 5.4l share the same identical cylinder head...they are called a modular engine for a reason...their part interchageability. and im telling you there were under torqued. things just dont back out for no reason. in 4.6l cobras and some lightnings ppl have blown plugs out but thats due tot he fact they installed larger super chargers. high cylinder pressures......2 hour fix. boom back on the road and you will never have it happen on that hole again.
@oilfield666 like I said blow out can BE due to higher compression /boost etc..but so can loose plugs.
and there are BILLIONS of people who've had the same problem with plugs backing out..not a new concept for pre 2003 ford 4.6 owners just do a web search to see for yourself.
@ishredu billions eh.....id like to see you prove that. quit trying to blame someone else...get a new mechanic and grow up. and the plug hole in 4valve cobra heads have no more threads then a P.I 2 valve head does. both made out of the same aluminum.
@oilfield666 millions of complaints on file (just look for christs sake) I know you aren't stupid (I think) it is a design flaw..do you work at ford or something? these triton heads are known throughout the industry for this issue..are you new?
just go search you'll see.
btw I've owned restored cars for 30 years..never had a plug blowout till this heap of snot
@ishredu well gramps this isnt your typical SBF ford with crush washers on the spark plugs. its the old timers like you who usually screw our heads up.
@oilfield666 and I'm suggesting you're a stupid moron who can't even grasp spelling never mind spell check 40 cars no spark plug blowouts and THIS is MY fault?
go back to elementary school buddy or at least have your mom show you how to use sp check.
@oilfield666 5threads in the head is the issue..like I said the NON cobra 4.6 stock pre 2003 heads (they had to retool to get it right the 2nd time lol) were and remain...JUNK.
whats funny is my 07 ford focus did this very same thing, thankfully it was still under warranty. dealership was tryin to say it was my fault, and when it blew it it blew apart my coil boot, melted the coil pack and valve cover. cost the warranty compant 2g's to fix the problem. oh and mine was on the #1 cylinder
Spark plug breaks in beetween thread and conical surface which is pressing and sealing on surface of head. It is fairly easy to unscrew rest of thread tube using reverse thread tap-like tool and some amount of liquid nitrogen. It takes couple of minutes and almost no effort. Conical sparkplug gasket surface torques rest of thread and when its gone, thread is hold down only by carbon residue.
@therockkkkher I bought it brand new, the only miles that were on it was the test miles and the little driving here and there by tech and who ever, there was 21 miles on it when I got it. Most of the spark plug issues were in the 5.4, the 97 and 98 5.4 were not nothing good, the reason i went with the 4.6 in mine.
Got a 2003 F150 4.6 Triton do this to my #3 cylinder at about 120,000 miles. Bought it used at 50,000, and it has given me enough problems since. This particular problem happened after I started it up randomly one time while on the job. Definitely not getting another Ford truck, that's for sure.
This just happened yesterday to my 2001 f-150 its got the 4.6l with 136k miles on it it was the #3 on the passenger side any idea on the price range on this getting fixed?
My 1999 Ford F-150 5.4 Triton Engine Blew spark plug #4 right out of the head at 130,000 miles. The truck was always VERY well taken care of and I purchased it new. They were able to fix it for 500 dollars and I sold it the next day. I don't trust Fords anymore.
@bigfrankhu2l Funny, I've had the same exact thing happen to CHEVY! Only it happened to me in my motorhome. 200 miles from any civilization. Lucky for me i had a tap and die set as part of my "emergency" tool kit. And that the treads were partly salvageable (enough to get to a shop).
cschoening091, i have a 2003 f250 ford service manual and for this model its 11ft lbs. for the sparks, but i dont know if they (ford)have changed the specs. now because of these problems, so if anybody knows please comment!!
That kit is crap. On other tools the tool itself is self aligning in the sparkplug bore. Also the guy didnt tell you to check to make sure the valves are closed on that cylinder so the tap dont hit.
@daledewitt Not only that, but if the intake valve is open, your going to blast some of those metal shavings into the intake manifold which would just suck back into the engine when its started again. I like the Time Sert kit better than this one.
i need to know where can i get this kit ? can i rent it or i have to buy it??? or around how much can they charge to replace a blown spark plug from a 1997 f-150 5.4 triton engine???
What's the Name and Brand of the two kits you showed in the Video....I like the fact that you used the red little guide, so i'd like to use that to be sure i'm making the thread in the right angle....so if you could please tell me the Brand or link or some info on which the big kit is, i'd appreciate it.
rrraiderr, i think he said recoil was the name of the small kit, i think the big kit is from ford, man i am pissed and ford should give every owner a free kit!!! if they dont they have just lost a life customer, should have bought a old truck, this is just complete bull#@&%!!!!! PISSED!!!!!!!!!!
yeah i know what you mean....i already bought the kit and installed it....it works better than before....my expedition hauls my trailer at like 7 miles and hours with out stepping on the gas....that is incredible since my trailer weighs like 7000 pounds or more,but no more than 8000.
this happen to my 02 mustang and used a kit similer but i didnt have an air gun so i just cleaned the shreds around the head and also i didnt bang it in started it up and made same noise any ideas
Just had another one go out on me. $215 for a helicoil or $750 to remove the head.
wardubo 4 days ago
This was very nicely done. Great video.
fishgigger1 3 weeks ago
Love the video man ... Thanks
rex4x4 1 month ago
Mine 1998 4.6 had the oil leak from back of cylinder head problem...fucking Ford...never buy again.
36bufbarnaby 1 month ago
Great video! Thanks! Mine 5.4l ford blew a plug yesterday. Its stripped. I was looking at buying a new truck but after seeing this video I think i will give this a shot. What exactly is this tool called?
jamesonSS1 1 month ago
This is a professional spark plug thread repair kit by TIME-SERT
TimeSert 2 months ago
If you put Grease on the threads wouldnt the metal shavings stick on the bit? i used that to tap my motor to run a oil line
JDMkidd89 3 months ago
Ford should have repaired all affected trucks, even out of warranty. Total BS, what a POS.
06acc 3 months ago 8
So glad I watched this video......I work at ozone (autozone) and a customer came in with number 3 and 4 cylinder plug blown out.... I knew exactly what to tell him :)....Truck sounded amazing
Gabaldongreg 3 months ago
Thank you so much for the video reference.
rayjustin12 4 months ago
@chris71mach im telling you becuase it happen to me it doesnt work. ford wants 4k to do a head.
hanratty450 4 months ago
all I can say is this, I've done dozens of these and haven't had one of them fail yet, and that's way way over 200 miles.
realfixesrealfast 4 months ago 2
200 miles later it blows the fuck back out then you wish you had takin it to ford to have it done right
hanratty450 4 months ago
@hanratty450 actually youre 100% wrong. My 5.4L motor did this same thing and was fixed the same way as he's describing, and I've got WAY over 10k miles on that fix, getting closer to 20k now. this fix holds, believe me.
chris71mach1 4 months ago
there is a tool designed for a broken spark plug like you have. Call around to a local shop and discuss it with them. If they have the tool, they will know what you are talking about.
realfixesrealfast 4 months ago
maybe by chance someone can give me advice. I have a 1997 Ford F150 4.6L v8 2V modular engine. With a stuck #4 plug. It appears to me the hex part of thee plug is totally gone. Is there anything I can do without removing the head? A ny kits I can use?
kevykev38 4 months ago
Does anyone know where to buy the tool kit pictured in this video?
Christnusorg 4 months ago in playlist Christnusorg's favorites
screw all that Napa and Oreilly's sells a kit with a special spark plug you just thread in the insert that comes with it and screw in the plug, I've had to put 2 of these in my excursion and have over 5000 miles with no touble. so much easier with the same result.
mundster 5 months ago
that heppend to my 2000 ford lightning i just got new heads and a tune
pedropistolas18 6 months ago
Well done! thankyou for the detailed instructions!
AnFcowboy79 6 months ago
This happened to my 2004 Mazda 6 V6 (Ford Engine) I searched google and youtube on how to rethread the cylinder head.. and wow... almost every video or how to, involves Ford engines... wtf?
junglemage666 6 months ago
The special tool cost more than the job (excluding tech's experience, labor and shop rent). Some customers never get it. ....Oh why so much? lolz ... great video!
vnohagibis 7 months ago
Ten minute video and you charged five hours labor at $75/hour right?
Just messing, I know that their were plenty of cuts in between...
juhsepi 8 months ago
I`ve got this problem with the wifes car I bought it with this system repair but they had been overtightened again from original owner and the burr heli this type was blown out again i`m thinking head removal is there any other way car is a new 90 Festiva wagon 13000 km on it got it for 10 bucks car is still new .
MrMrtiki 10 months ago
what was that repair kit that was used?
tcamccs 11 months ago
I work at a Ford dealer. I have never seen any blown out by a "good" mechanic whether it be Ford, backyard, or otherwise. I have seen all cylinders blow out., not just certain cylinders. 5.4L and 4.6L alike. TORQUE YOUR PLUGS PEOPLE!!!. This won't happen if you do. Don't buy cheap plugs either. All rethread kits vary as well. The one I have is just 2 stages. Tap, install, torque, remove, install plug, torque, done.
gooberistic 11 months ago
I own a 2000 f150 115k on it. The plugs were first replaced at 95k by a dealer. After that first tune up I became a professional coil pack and spark plug changer at home. I am not sure if the 2000 is the popular one for spitting out plugs or not. I read somewhere it was the 2004-2007 models with the 3 valves/cylinder styles. What is everyone else's experience with like models?
steeliedan5150 1 year ago
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where did you get the little" guide" ?
or if you know the diameter of the tool will be helpful
thanks..
pantroxx25 1 year ago
where did you get the little" guide" ?
or if you know the diameter of the tool will be helpfull
thanks..
pantroxx25 1 year ago
9:44 Was that Ken Kaniff From Connecticut?
wwjoshdew 1 year ago
great info repair and tools.
h23sirlude 1 year ago
Would you happen to know the part/item number for the helicoil kit you used? Ive already had two blow out on me. one in may, and one 4 days ago. So far Ive spent about $500 in repairs. I am pretty familiar with the spark plugs and COPs since ive changed them when i bought my truck.
wardubo 1 year ago
the common scenario is #1 plug loosens #2 you can hear an exhaust leak #3 ignore it and it will blow out
this happens on factory installed plugs as well not only owner installed plugs.
consumer affairs lists this as a "KNOWN design flaw"
do a web search.
ishredu 1 year ago
you know why #4 blows? its the hardest to reach. ive seen idiots cross thread plugs into that hole. people over torquingthem is the real problem tho. 12 or 13 ft/lbs or torque. play with a torque wrench on a bench to get a feel of how little effort is needed to apply that much torque.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 number 4 blows as does3 (the easiest to get to )
5 threads not jacketed
the heads are faulty. they have been corrected from 2003 up. go check it
ishredu 1 year ago
@oilfield666 the "real" problem is that the heads are junk blow out happened to factory installed heads between 97 and 2002 not JUST cars who have had their plugs done
again? do a search on it you friggin clown.
ishredu 1 year ago
@oilfield666 consumer affairs... read it and weep
"KNOWN DESIGN FLAW"
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu you still crying over your mistakes? oooh and someone is madddd, they started looking for grammar errors. 97-99 used different heads, in 99 they switched over to performace improved heads, which corrected the problem they used to have of lack of threads. was never a problem just idiots like yourself screwed up the plug holes, no one will take blame for it. cobra heads on the aluminum side did not recieve more threads. i know they recieved a insert, same insert used to fix your fuck ups
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 you seriously do not know what you're talking about
the head revision (strenghening) came in on the 2003 models
again search it..I'm not even close to the only person this happened to
do you NOT know how to search the web?
I beginning to think not!
this happens to ford installed (duh um factory) so who screwed what up?
go away you're an asshat kid
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu LOL look up p.i heads and non p.i heads and what years they were in production. WHY the p.i was brought out...from 99 to 04 there were no major head redesigns. 05 (mustangs, 04 for f150s) started getting 3 valve engines. i dont know where you googled this information but you are sadly mistaken mr.knowitall
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 this issue wasn't resolved with the first run of pi heads
the revision was made in 2003 again learn how to search the web.
the issue is too few threads and not steel sleeved (the guy in this video is putting in a steel sleeve duh) sort of what the factory SHOULD have done in the first place
the plugs loosen because aluminum heads expand differently than steel (what spark plugs are)
boy am I tired of schooling your dumb ass
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu you havent schooled shit. all you did was argue the fact you fucked up modular heads. get over it already
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 it's obvious that I have failed in TRYING to school your stupid ass that much is blindingly apparent!
again for the record
All pre03 modulars have 4 thread sparkplug holes all '03+ have 8 thread holes.
simple enough? or do I need to repeat it 1000 times more for you?
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu oooh i see you're trying to compare 3 valve and 2 valve heads....you're a year off either way.... if you speak of 2 valve heads then you are AGAIN sadly mistaken old man. get your facts straight...maybe i will take you seriously.now quit your bitching and be the better man ;)
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 in any event 2003 is the "safe year" if you are on here suggesting that the earlier heads are "OK" then I would seriously have to doubt your mechanical ability
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu if you say so mr.knowitall. there were little changes done to the head after the p.i was released....nothing done to the thread cause they added more threads already. how stupid do you idiots get...go google some more while your at it. you may some some nice trick flow heads that will forever solve the problem of old bastards stripping threads
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 actually the second run ( of pi heads) were beefed up around the spark plug ports but never truly fixed the issue.
so it appears that ford scrapped the heads in favor of the three valve eliminating the issue all together
in any event post 2003 mod fords are a better way to go and will prob. never blow out a plug on it's own or of it's own fault unlike the early heads.
and yep aftermarket heads for crown vics and mustangs etc prior to 2003? I can't disagree with that one.
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu hurr durr did you spend all day researching this? do you feel you accomplished somthing? congrats you're officially an idiot. blame the heads, blame ford. this issue is installer error. end of story....get over it, move on, maybe buy a chevy and deal with their problems, chevy can listen to you bitch and whine cause YOU fucked up.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@ishredu hey buddy i agree, that guy is a moron , LOL, but are you talking about only mustangs or others as well, you say only 97-2002, but there is alot of people with 2003s that this has happened to !!! i got a 2003 f250 5.4 triton and im wondering ??
therockkkkher 10 months ago
@therockkkkher you prob have a 2003 car with 2002 heads ( if your car is an early 03) nope! this is mainly crown vics in my case, but any modular engine is at risk no matter what car
ishredu 10 months ago
@oilfield666 right FORD fucked up, not anyone else.
4 threads pre 2003 8 threads post 2003.
you getting this or do you need to read it one more time?
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu get your facts straight.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 fact the pre 2003 modular 4.6 heads are junk
buying a ford post 2003 is a safer bet against plug blowout
FACT: plugs do loosen on their own because of differen't expand/contract properties of steel v aluminum
the original ford 4.6 heads SHOULD have had more threads in them..
they corrected this problem 2003 on
those are facts
you've admitted to all of the above in your own lil way (yeah I read all of your posts)
so there is no point in arguing with me since you do agree
ishredu 1 year ago
i have a 2001 saleen with 56 k miles it has blown out a couple of spark plugs, due to racing. is it that the cylinder heads are bad or is it that i need better spark plugs?
marrio1993 1 year ago
You did not put tape over the PVC grommet in the valve cover.
I feel that some metal shavings have gone into the valve cover during the blow-out of the plug hole. I'm in deep shock !
seapeddler 1 year ago
Is it possible that this happens due to not changing the spark plugs regularly.
jeepluv76 1 year ago
@jeepluv76 it happens because when you have them replace they are over tightened.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 yeah THAT is ONE of the reasons but a loose plug will warp the threads as well.
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu a loose plug will eventually blow out, damaging the threads, destroying the coil where it bolts down as it blows out of the hole like a bullet...but that not very common, id still rather be under torqued then over torqued on these engines.....ive changed enough plugs on non p.i headfs and p.i heads to know what works and how these guys strip the holes. over torquing, and cross threading are the main problems. ive seen it countless times.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 in my case it worked itself loose and stripped out..I use the ol' rubber hose starting technique mine was never cross threaded and it was properly torqued..yep! even did it bone cold..6 months later it blew..just worked itself loose..these heads are junk, 5 threads..no wonder
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu they dont just work themself loose...the ONLY time you hear of that is in cobras with smaller pulleys...runnin more boost. 5 threads is more then enough for the 12-13ft.lbs of torque requred....its impossible to strip them if installed correctly. and that IS tight enough to prevent it from backing out....you're backed out it was still mechanic/installer error. keep blaming the engine design,
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 ok so my 3 plugs didn't work themselves loose..
but they did AND they were put in correctly.
ok
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu lol 3 plugs at once? clearly under torqued. there is no reason for them to do anything if installed correctly...ive seen 5.4l engines with 350+ thousand kilometers and never had a spark plug issue. properly maintained
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 no mine is a 4.6 and no they weren't under torqued nor did they loosen all at once
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu 4.6l and 5.4l share the same identical cylinder head...they are called a modular engine for a reason...their part interchageability. and im telling you there were under torqued. things just dont back out for no reason. in 4.6l cobras and some lightnings ppl have blown plugs out but thats due tot he fact they installed larger super chargers. high cylinder pressures......2 hour fix. boom back on the road and you will never have it happen on that hole again.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 like I said blow out can BE due to higher compression /boost etc..but so can loose plugs.
and there are BILLIONS of people who've had the same problem with plugs backing out..not a new concept for pre 2003 ford 4.6 owners just do a web search to see for yourself.
eh' cobra heads aren't the same at all btw.
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu billions eh.....id like to see you prove that. quit trying to blame someone else...get a new mechanic and grow up. and the plug hole in 4valve cobra heads have no more threads then a P.I 2 valve head does. both made out of the same aluminum.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 millions of complaints on file (just look for christs sake) I know you aren't stupid (I think) it is a design flaw..do you work at ford or something? these triton heads are known throughout the industry for this issue..are you new?
just go search you'll see.
btw I've owned restored cars for 30 years..never had a plug blowout till this heap of snot
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu well gramps this isnt your typical SBF ford with crush washers on the spark plugs. its the old timers like you who usually screw our heads up.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 you're an idiot.
do the search, you'll see.
no other problem is MORE as searched than the plug blowout issue w/ the 4.6 ford
maybe only old farts buy fords and then only fix them themselves?
hey, that's what you're suggesting
BRILLIANT!
ishredu 1 year ago
@ishredu im suggesting you're a whiny ol fart who cant accept responcibility for his own mistakes.
oilfield666 1 year ago
@oilfield666 and I'm suggesting you're a stupid moron who can't even grasp spelling never mind spell check 40 cars no spark plug blowouts and THIS is MY fault?
go back to elementary school buddy or at least have your mom show you how to use sp check.
ishredu 1 year ago
@oilfield666 sam aluminum different thickness..plus have more threads and are reinforced (sleeved)
you are new lol
ishredu 1 year ago
@oilfield666 5threads in the head is the issue..like I said the NON cobra 4.6 stock pre 2003 heads (they had to retool to get it right the 2nd time lol) were and remain...JUNK.
ishredu 1 year ago
@oilfield666 anyhow the point is the same, loose plugs can cause strip out.
ishredu 1 year ago
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@oilfield666 so if you believe this then why do you deny it in other posts
are you simple?
ishredu 1 year ago
whats funny is my 07 ford focus did this very same thing, thankfully it was still under warranty. dealership was tryin to say it was my fault, and when it blew it it blew apart my coil boot, melted the coil pack and valve cover. cost the warranty compant 2g's to fix the problem. oh and mine was on the #1 cylinder
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kjrwhs2003 1 year ago
hey whats the name of that rubber tool to get the spark plug started i like it please let me know asap than ks
steven212008 1 year ago
@steven212008 A hose.
4G63PWR 1 year ago
@steven212008 rubber fuel hose...
oilfield666 1 year ago
Spark plug breaks in beetween thread and conical surface which is pressing and sealing on surface of head. It is fairly easy to unscrew rest of thread tube using reverse thread tap-like tool and some amount of liquid nitrogen. It takes couple of minutes and almost no effort. Conical sparkplug gasket surface torques rest of thread and when its gone, thread is hold down only by carbon residue.
MrPiwo 1 year ago
@MrPiwo you speak of a 3 valve engine with th 2 piece plug design that breaks apart. cheap tool for that rather easy repair
oilfield666 1 year ago
I think this is one of those fixes where you "fix" it and then SELL it!
Rare92Mustang 1 year ago
How is it that no shavings get into the bore and cause cylinder damage?
jaredsgarage 1 year ago
I have a 98 expedition with the 4.6 and with 170,000 plus miles on it, i have never had an issues with my spark plugs.
fordwindsor351 1 year ago
@fordwindsor351 did you own it all its life? been 5 months had any spark plug issues now ?
therockkkkher 10 months ago
@therockkkkher I bought it brand new, the only miles that were on it was the test miles and the little driving here and there by tech and who ever, there was 21 miles on it when I got it. Most of the spark plug issues were in the 5.4, the 97 and 98 5.4 were not nothing good, the reason i went with the 4.6 in mine.
fordwindsor351 9 months ago
How much do you typically charge to re-do a plug?
stonent 1 year ago
I very much appreciate the thoroughness of your video.
camarosbob 1 year ago
THANKS FOR DOING THIS FOR US, WE REALLY APPRECIATE YA'LL....NOW I'M SHOWING MY APPRECIATION BY MAKING A DONATION TO THE CAUSE
statortot11 1 year ago
I never had a blown out spark plug on my gm cars or trucks I never liked ford
makoshark26 1 year ago
awesome
dadingan 1 year ago
awesome.....
dadingan 1 year ago
holy crap my 07 focus did this last night but on cylinder 1
kjrwhs2003 1 year ago
These guys, Richpin and Eric the car guy are the best ever on youtube
foxdmulder 1 year ago 4
@foxdmulder scottykilmer does a good job too. he answers all my car questions through a PM!
MrRichierich1990 5 months ago
My crown vic did this for the second time yesterday, its going on Craigslist and I'm buying a GM car.
frylock44 1 year ago
that happen to my 2003 gt i have 75,000 miles on it was causes that. spark plug to jump out like that
jlass7 1 year ago
I have a 98 lincoln with a blown 4th spark plug, any advice how to reach it?
alabilazab 1 year ago
Got a 2003 F150 4.6 Triton do this to my #3 cylinder at about 120,000 miles. Bought it used at 50,000, and it has given me enough problems since. This particular problem happened after I started it up randomly one time while on the job. Definitely not getting another Ford truck, that's for sure.
masterphillips 1 year ago
hey john this is how its done bro !
gurganusmike 1 year ago
What has Ford done to rectify the problem in later models?
seapeddler 1 year ago 2
what about the chips that go into the hole, is alright to just leave it?
dublyooteeeff 1 year ago
@dublyooteeeff
no, you must blow them out with compressed air. otherwise, you're very likely to run into problems
gr8icu 1 year ago
just got mine fixed today. It was cylinder 2. Cost me $208.
wardubo 1 year ago
I visually checked all my COPs and all are still intact. The strange thing is no engine light came on.
wardubo 1 year ago
This just happened to me two days ago. Sounds exactly the same. How do you know its 3 or 4?
wardubo 1 year ago
@wardubo The dealer will tell us which one.
joi1900 1 year ago
This just happened yesterday to my 2001 f-150 its got the 4.6l with 136k miles on it it was the #3 on the passenger side any idea on the price range on this getting fixed?
Shottypro 1 year ago
Glad I buy Chevys
NOLIMIT69NOLIMIT2000 1 year ago
My 1999 Ford F-150 5.4 Triton Engine Blew spark plug #4 right out of the head at 130,000 miles. The truck was always VERY well taken care of and I purchased it new. They were able to fix it for 500 dollars and I sold it the next day. I don't trust Fords anymore.
joi1900 1 year ago 13
@joi1900 never trust A FORD
bigfrankhu2l 1 year ago
@bigfrankhu2l Funny, I've had the same exact thing happen to CHEVY! Only it happened to me in my motorhome. 200 miles from any civilization. Lucky for me i had a tap and die set as part of my "emergency" tool kit. And that the treads were partly salvageable (enough to get to a shop).
salemcripple 11 months ago
What is your average charge to the customer? I have used this kit and was curious what you charge your customers. Thanks!
MrOlderandwiser 2 years ago
haha. yeah. make sure its tight. ( look how long that rachet is). i dont know why he didnt say to torque the plug to probly 14-17 ft. lbs.
Cschoening091 2 years ago 2
cschoening091, i have a 2003 f250 ford service manual and for this model its 11ft lbs. for the sparks, but i dont know if they (ford)have changed the specs. now because of these problems, so if anybody knows please comment!!
therockkkkher 2 years ago
oh never torqued that spark plug so next time that does not happen
sorokurd 2 years ago 9
That kit is crap. On other tools the tool itself is self aligning in the sparkplug bore. Also the guy didnt tell you to check to make sure the valves are closed on that cylinder so the tap dont hit.
daledewitt 2 years ago 3
@daledewitt Not only that, but if the intake valve is open, your going to blast some of those metal shavings into the intake manifold which would just suck back into the engine when its started again. I like the Time Sert kit better than this one.
DavesTreeFarm 2 years ago 3
i need to know where can i get this kit ? can i rent it or i have to buy it??? or around how much can they charge to replace a blown spark plug from a 1997 f-150 5.4 triton engine???
sam22mamers 2 years ago
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therockkkkher 2 years ago
What's the Name and Brand of the two kits you showed in the Video....I like the fact that you used the red little guide, so i'd like to use that to be sure i'm making the thread in the right angle....so if you could please tell me the Brand or link or some info on which the big kit is, i'd appreciate it.
RRaiderR 2 years ago
rrraiderr, i think he said recoil was the name of the small kit, i think the big kit is from ford, man i am pissed and ford should give every owner a free kit!!! if they dont they have just lost a life customer, should have bought a old truck, this is just complete bull#@&%!!!!! PISSED!!!!!!!!!!
therockkkkher 2 years ago 4
yeah i know what you mean....i already bought the kit and installed it....it works better than before....my expedition hauls my trailer at like 7 miles and hours with out stepping on the gas....that is incredible since my trailer weighs like 7000 pounds or more,but no more than 8000.
RRaiderR 2 years ago
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therockkkkher 2 years ago
this happen to my 02 mustang and used a kit similer but i didnt have an air gun so i just cleaned the shreds around the head and also i didnt bang it in started it up and made same noise any ideas
sick02GtVert 2 years ago
@sick02GtVert Did your engine blew the plug out ??
basimpsn 1 year ago