Success

Took my truck to one of the local dealerships and had them do it. Only took about 2 hours. They had 1 plug break.

And the best part is they dont charge for any broken plugs at all. They only charged $275 plus tax.

Here are the plugs. Truck has 110,000 on it right now. I know I was past due for a change, but I was debating on what to do.



If anyone is in the area I highly recommend them for this issue. Coastal Ford in Mobile, AL.

 

The one that broke looks burnt up, is that part of the breaing problem??

 

They really treated you well! Glad it turned out so well.

 

Not sure, I wondered about that to.

 

It could have gotten messed up as a result of getting it out.

 

Man that's great! I'm going to have to go in for plug change #2 here by winter. Had them changed around 25,000 miles due to a TSB for spark knock, and then they came out fine. That was before I found out they get stuck and break off.

 

Good for you and your dealer....Always want to hear about the good spark plug changes....

 

Looks like they used the lisle remover. It pushes the porcelain down, breaking the electrode strap to make room for the extractor.

 

Am I alone in thinking the Lisle tool might not be the best way to go? Considering that it pushes the porcelain towards the cylinder where pieces could break off and fall in?

 

The tech told me that he uses the Mac tool.

 

Mac or Matco? Lisle makes the matco tool. I was wondering if there would be an issue with the pushing of the porcelain further, but according this article (http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog...ds-bad-design/) it sounds like they haven't seen it as a problem yet. But i guess anything is possible.

 

I thougt he said Mac, but it could have been Matco.

 

For success like that I might have to make the drive. Very nice.

 

Man I miss the days that to change a set of spark plugs all it meant was 20-30 bucks and about 30mins...

 

That's all it took for my jeep. Than I bought a 92 ranger that had the 8 plugs....