Going in for plugs this Saturday. I checked with two dealers and felt more comfortable with the more expensive one, of course, because he told me they warm the engine, soak the plugs, back them out carefully, etc. Says it's a half day job for them. Sounds like they are familiar with the procedure. The other dealer told me I can expect a lot of problems - some will break and I should expect additional $$. Didn't like them (if they expect something bad to happen - it probably will).

Dealer #1 explained that carbon build up inside the cylinder is causing the plugs to break and recommended a induction cleaning service every 30,000 miles to prevent the build up. Is this true? Or just a canned response he is required to give when asked about plug breakage?

Any tips you can offer prior to this weekend would be appreciated.

Are they supposed to apply something to the new plugs before install to prevent future breakage?

 

I don't know about every 30k, but an induction cleaning service before a plug change is an excellent idea.

If they follow the TSB, they will be applying nickel antiseize to the ground sleeves.

 

Godspeed.

 

im scared to do mine

 

I was scared,......did mine at 40k and change.
Followed the service bulletin to the letter. I still had one break.
I was able to get the broken piece out with some epoxy and a gas welding rod.

The earlier the better! Get these done!

 

im already at 69k and if i had one break, id probably set the thing on fire haha

just hate paying dealerships to do normal junk

 

Most of us have not had a problem. When someone does, it is very scary and you have to hurt for them. My dealer has a high success rate, and if one breaks, not a big deal to retrieve the broken piece. Mine all came out fine at 65,500 and could have gone a lot longer.

 

wonder if i break one off if I can limp it to the dealer on 7 cylinders lol

 

Yes, just disconnect the fuel injector.

 

Just have the Lisle tool available and you won't break any. If you don't have it, you will breack 3 or 4.

 

Where can you get this tool and the TSB?

 

my question exactly


what happened to the good old days of a spark plug socket and a ratchet lol

 

days are long gone just like the fastback!

 

Good luck, let us know how it goes! What are they charging you? Are they flat rate or additional for breakage?

 

I just had mine done at 105k. Yes, the first change will be turbulent if they break. Simple preventative solution: Champion 1 piece plugs. Wont ever have to worry about this poor design again. No point in replacing the problem with the same potential problem.

The shop I used broke 3 plugs, 2 of them in the very back cylinders. Then they accidentally broke the tool and had to bring in a Tech from another dealer. The guy was very nice about it, we use him a lot for regular service. But I was without my truck for 5 days.

Sounds to me like you should use the dealer that knows what they are talking about. The other one seems like they will try to screw you for more $$ from the looks of it.