Kroil is the best penetrating oil I've seen. We use it a lot here at the plant. If you let it soak long enough, it will make its way all the way to the cylinder. Loosen the plug just a little and let them soak. Just a thought.
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Also, if you figure aluminum expands more than steel when hot, I would take the plugs out when the heads are hot. Maybe just a little more clearance if your lucky.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
...Im going to let Ford do them when it comes time.
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so whats the problem with the plug or the head ?
https://www.f150online.com/galleries...w.cfm?num=9331 |
FF sorry to hear the news. I planned to change the plugs out at 50k as I have 42k on it now. Hopefully there will be some solutions to this problem by then. It seems like the thing the best option out there now is to soak it for a couple of days and do the work while the heads are still warm. Either way knowing my luck I will end up busting one :rolleyes: .
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I was wondering, has anyone ever tried sucking up some Seafoam into the intake manifold through the vacuum hose for the brake booster before changing their plugs? I used it on a 97f150 I had a few times to decarbon things. I changed plugs at 97K miles and they looked as good as new. That pickup always ran like a top. I was just thinking that maybe this treatment would help clean up those ****ty/ rusty plugs a bit and make them a bit easier to get out. It sure never hurt my engine, I know that for a fact. I would also pour a little in the gas tank. I might try this when I get ready to change my plugs...
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I changed mine at 25,776K
https://www.f150online.com/galleries...691-140146.jpg bad plug video but none of them broke off :thumbsup: |
What penetrating oil is the best? I see a couple of folks have mentioned Kroil. How about PB Blaster or Deep Creep. These two seem to work for me better than Kroil on my '73 Corvette and the '83 Shelby Charger.
BTW I am not going to change my '05's plugs until Ford gives out its response to the problem. Ford can be sloooow as per the cruise control issue on the '90's vehicles. Roger |
The reason I purchased a new f150 was I just put $3000 into my old 2001 Crew w/4.6 due to a spark plug, I was that schmuck, sorry to hear that someone else is going through the same BS. Good Luck.
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Originally Posted by Quintin
Yes, they're well aware of the problem. Yes, they're working on solutions. Yes, there's (supposedly) a tool in development to remove the broken insert without removing the head.
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Originally Posted by Quintin
In regards to people who don't want to mess with spark plugs 'till 100K, it's your truck, I don't especially care what you do. But your stupid ass comments to people who do decide to change their plugs early don't help this thread one bit.
Originally Posted by RockPick
I couldn't have put it better myself.
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For us low mileage guys, wouldn't it make sense to pull the plugs and coat them with antiseize compound?
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Originally Posted by FuzzyOne
For us low mileage guys, wouldn't it make sense to pull the plugs and coat them with antiseize compound?
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What are the chances that penetrating oil will get past the threads and into the siezing area?? I just cant see it getting past the threads and seal, lets not forget, this seal/threads holds engine compression(air...around 200psi worth), so the chance of liquid getting through is very slim. Im just approaching this from a logical standpoint. Now if this penetrating oil goes places even air cant penetrate, than damn, Ive just never seen it.
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Originally Posted by Kool Aid
Either of you have any examples of these "Stupid Ass Comments" you are mentioning here?
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Originally Posted by Kool Aid
I will make you a 100% absolute guarantee........ If you don't mess with the plugs, they won't break....... and no one will make fun of you.
If you insist on pulling the plugs before the recommended interval, and you break one.......I'll roll on the floor laughing like a little school boy. I guarantee it. Simple, isn't it.
Originally Posted by BigTRQ
So what about those people who live in an area that disallows "routine maintenance" to be performed, i.e. an apartment complex, such as I live in? So I guess I'm an idiot for taking my truck in for oil changes and tire rotations because I have no other option? Nice generalization, dumbass.
P.S.-I pity the person who gets your truck after you turn it in. Since you don't care about the plugs, a rather important component, what else do you not care about? Let's make this a thread full of good information, not silly flame wars because your opinion doesn't align with that of another member, or vice versa. |
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