Buddy of mines lost a spark plug in his 01

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Feb 4, 2003 | 10:26 PM

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ZZAPP

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From: central Ca. coast

I would think that they could tell from the manufacture date which head was updated.

Feb 4, 2003 | 10:40 PM

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Rob_02Lightning

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I ****ing hate these post
Gee I can't wait for mine to finally spit a plug

GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD
GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD
GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD
GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD
GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD GIVE ME HEAD FORD

Feb 4, 2003 | 10:46 PM

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StruckByTheBolt

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This is ridiculous...I mean come on a ****en sparkplug is ruining everybody's ****.

Feb 5, 2003 | 11:06 AM

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easterisland

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Originally posted by superfords
I SERIOUSLY doubt that the dealer would try to helicoil it. if they do, just let me know and I'll send you a copy of the Service manual where FORD MOTOR COMPANY says that this is NOT AN ACCEPTABLE REPAIR.

also, new head, labor and gaskets is more like $2K+ I think the head alone lists for nearly $1200 depending on the dealer. in any event, they should replace the head for you.

I have the service manual and yes it does say not to use a repair such as a heli-coil. However the service manual is not real life. I don't know who knows more about our trucks sometimes monkeys or Ford techs.

Here is a quote from BlackCobra99Va on 01-31-2003,

"Blew # 3 plug on my Stock 01 Lightning

31K miles on it...

Dealer had it helicoiled , even though I told them I wanted a new head...Have put about 500 miles on it since, and no problems, yet, knock on wood... "

I guess prices have went up. The invoice from Oct 2001 when my spark plug blew out showed the cost to be $1171.31 which included new parts and labor.

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