What engine do i have?

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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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I wouild love to go to napa but i dont have one around here. Walmart of VIP is my only choice. Probably not going to get anything at walmart. The only choice i have at walmart is standard autolites. Going to check out VIP tonight.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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DaFordFreak,

First, there are actually four types of 5.4L engines are coded as follows (using 8th digit in the VIN):
  • "L" for standard SOHC (single overhead cam) EFI (electronic fuel injection) gasoline engine, almost certainly what you have.
  • "3" for supercharged SOHC EFI gasoline engine (Lightnings and some years of Harley Davidsons).
  • "Z" for bi-fuel vehicles which use gasoline and natural gas or liquified petroleum, very rare.
  • "M" for engines fueled by natural gas only, extremely rare.

Second, you could order Bosch and Motorcraft plugs from AutoZone online and have them delivered to you.

I've got Bosch +4 plugs in my truck, but let me tell you: installation was a real bear. Getting to the back two plugs (especially the #8 plug, at the driver's side firewall) was extremely difficult. I had to loosen and move my EGR pipe aside and derail my fuel rails to get in there to the bolt holding on the coil pack. Needless to say, I quickly realized why Tuffy wanted $260 labor to replace them. That was before I joined this forum, though. There may be a post on here with easier instructions.

Anyway, good luck.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Thanks for the info. Now i now i have the L model engine. Now i am not so sure i want to change my plugs. Sounds like a nightmare. Probably will just wait until they act up or when my engine turns 100,000 which is another 20,000 away.
 
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