Tonight after work, I set out on the task of changing all of my plugs. I went with the Autolite's HT1's... My truck has about 36,000 miles on it. I know it's pretty early to change the plugs, but I wanted to be safe than sorry...







Sorry for the lousy cell phone pics... Every single one of them came out unexpectedly easy. No issues at all. No screeching, no binding, no probs at all! Even though I bought a can of PB Blaster, I didn't need it... ... ... However, I'm not real pleased with how they look after only 36,000 miles. They were the PZT-2F's. Again, I replaced them with the Autolite HT1's. Just based on my initial test drive of 10 minutes, it seems to idle much smoother. Before the plug change, the idle was shaky. But now it appears to be smooth as silk. But only time will tell if it's real or just my imagination.... Anyway, one less thing to worry about now. I coated the new plugs with anti-seize, so they should be ok next time around too.

Oh yeah, total time it took was about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Not too bad considering all the stuff that I removed (PCM, PCM bracket, air intake tube, air filter box).

Oh yeah again There was one 1F plug, and seven 2F plugs... Last month when I had a misfire problem, the dealership replaced the plug in cylinder #4. They went with the latest recommended plug (1F), but didn't bother to swap out the others to match! What dipsticks!

 

Awesome job I have been thinking about doing this just a little scared Does Bosch make plugs for the 5.4?

 

^^^ X2 ^^^. Great job!

Tuff - no.. we are stuck with Autolite of Motorcraft only for now for the 3V's.

 

And it's my understanding that it will be this way for a long time to come, as Motorcraft and Autolite have the patents on these plugs.

 

BTW, why would 2 plugs be so dark in color (#5 & #8 from left) ?? The tips of both are fine (even though #5 doesn't look like it). It's just the sleeves that are dark. It is too rich? Could something be wrong with the way my engine is running?

 

[QUOTE=bamorris2]I coated the new plugs with anti-seize, so they should be ok next time around too.
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i hope you used nickel anti seize and not copper

 

[QUOTE=Adam06FX4]Ah, why?? I used "Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant"... I didn't notice if it's nickel or cooper... What if it's cooper? Am I in deep do-do??

 

Is this something anyone can do?? What tools were used? I miss the good old days LOL

 

It was actually alot easier than I expected... I removed the air box and tube, along with the PCM and the bracket. Other than that, just disconnect the COP, take out the COP retaining bolt, remove COP, and remove plug. Pretty simple...

 

Good deal, I might try it soon.. I have 34,259 miles on my 05 and by looking at yours makes me wonder if I should do mine...

 

Good job. I'm glad to see a success story instead of a horror story with regards to changing our plugs.

 

Thanks, but now I'm REALLY worried about what Adam06FX4 said about using nickel anti-seize instead of the cooper stuff... I PM'd Quintin asking for his thoughts; hopefully he'll respond soon so I can (hopefully) put my mind at ease!!!

 

See im curious too now, My 2005 FX4 has 20500 miles now and I havent done them yet, Im curious if when the supercharger was installed if they also changed the plugs.

 

I'm pretty sure the kits come with a colder range plug with the supercharger.

 

The copper anti seize doesn't have as high a working point, it's only good to 1600°. The nickel anti seize is good to 2400°. It gets hot in their that's the reason for the nickel anti seize.
Looking at the 2 plugs that are darker the first thing that came to mind is the dreaded injectors sticking that 2005's had or are you using any oil?
Anyway it's good to hear a success story, but that's should be expected with that low of miles.