Spark plug recommendations: NJ NY PA
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03-08-2012, 12:03 PM
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Spark plug recommendations: NJ NY PA
Does anyone have any recommedations for Ford dealerships or independant shops to get a spark plug change in the NJ-NY-PA area?
The first dealership I called seemed less than ethused and could not give me an actual quote. He said it will cost $345 plus $69 an hour for any that break. He said potentially there could be a few hours labor and "they almost always break."
So does anyone have any recommendations for places to go in this area?
The first dealership I called seemed less than ethused and could not give me an actual quote. He said it will cost $345 plus $69 an hour for any that break. He said potentially there could be a few hours labor and "they almost always break."
So does anyone have any recommendations for places to go in this area?
#3
03-08-2012, 01:44 PM
Play it safe and take it to a professional.
If you haven't already done so, call around to more places. Tell them straight off the bat that you're NOT GONNA PAY A LOT for this spark plug change! And you don't want a per hour rate. You need to get them to quote you a flat fee or you'll be walking out with a $700+ bill.
If you haven't already done so, call around to more places. Tell them straight off the bat that you're NOT GONNA PAY A LOT for this spark plug change! And you don't want a per hour rate. You need to get them to quote you a flat fee or you'll be walking out with a $700+ bill.
#4
03-08-2012, 02:06 PM
Play it safe and take it to a professional.
If you haven't already done so, call around to more places. Tell them straight off the bat that you're NOT GONNA PAY A LOT for this spark plug change! And you don't want a per hour rate. You need to get them to quote you a flat fee or you'll be walking out with a $700+ bill.
If you haven't already done so, call around to more places. Tell them straight off the bat that you're NOT GONNA PAY A LOT for this spark plug change! And you don't want a per hour rate. You need to get them to quote you a flat fee or you'll be walking out with a $700+ bill.
It's the 'Professionals' that are breaking the bulk of them - they are on the clock, cut corners, rush, don't follow the TSB, never heard of the Lisle tool, and generally do not give a coon's cajones - you name it.
Look around on here - we have young fellers doing these with zero issues.
Example: https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...ighlight=plugs
We have our very own '88 doing scores of them in his sleep with the next best thing to a 100% success rate
Faq the 'Perfessionals ....
OP - save yer hard-earned money - go for it - grab some friends and git 'er did. You CAN.
Further - The Lisle 'safety net' takes the drama out of what once was an onerous task. But is no more.
MGD
#6
03-08-2012, 08:00 PM
^^^ Why?
It's the 'Professionals' that are breaking the bulk of them - they are on the clock, cut corners, rush, don't follow the TSB, never heard of the Lisle tool, and generally do not give a coon's cajones - you name it.
Look around on here - we have young fellers doing these with zero issues.
It's the 'Professionals' that are breaking the bulk of them - they are on the clock, cut corners, rush, don't follow the TSB, never heard of the Lisle tool, and generally do not give a coon's cajones - you name it.
Look around on here - we have young fellers doing these with zero issues.
Rambo, You can do it. Eye of the tiger, man.
Transcript of an earlier conversation between Rambo and the dealer....
Rambo: I'd like to get a quote on a spark plug change.
Ford dealer: Is that for a F150?
Rambo: Yes.
Ford dealer: Spark plug changes are the baddest job in the world. We need at least $350. to start!
Rambo: These plugs don't look so bad to me.
Ford dealer: What did you say, Paper Champion? These plugs will beat you like dog, a dog, you fool!