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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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need help changing spark plugs :(

I need help changing my plugs ASAP if anyone wants to give me time. IM me sam8813B
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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ummmm. what kind of help? i mean do you have a tool set? it should be very simple(ever more if you don't have P/S)
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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On a S4 you just worm the wrench down in there. I usually seat the plug wrench, and then connect the socket driver to it (easier than worming everything in at once). Crack the plugs loose, and just turn them until you can turn them by hand, get your hand down there, spin it out, reverse to install.

I suggest letting the engine cool before you try this. Really. It hurts otherwise.

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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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trailing goes on top, leading goes on bottom...
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Anyone wanna help me change the plugs on our Expedition, lol what a ******* crock of **** it is how they put them. The plugs are under like the tapit covers and ****. Gotta pay almost 200 dollars for labor to get htem changed, so naturally we are tryin to do it ourselves
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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make sure you install them correctly otherwise your car will not run right......there should be some makrs on the plugs themselves saying Leading or Trailing.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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and there you have it, keep in mind righty tighty lefty loosey
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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I did plugs on an Expedition once with my friend, it sucked total ***.. The mechanic that changed them before only changed the 4 that were easily accessible. lol.. I wouldn't bother using two different heat ranges, I just run the colder plugs all the way around.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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make sure you know which wires are l1, t1 and l2, t2. if not you may be fuckedoh and mine are really easy. no ps, ac, emissions for me
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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Mine are simple too!

Trailing is on top...T-1 is top LEFT plug when standing near the driver fender. t-2 is top RIGHT. and L-1 is Lower left, L-2 lower right.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Mine are simple too!

Trailing is on top...T-1 is top LEFT plug when standing near the driver fender. t-2 is top RIGHT. and L-1 is Lower left, L-2 lower right.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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When you're putting the plugs back in, make sure you snug them up securely, but don't over tighten. The absolute LAST thing you want is a stripped out spark plug hole, i dont even think there is a remedy for that
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by fusion-turbo
The absolute LAST thing you want is a stripped out spark plug hole, i dont even think there is a remedy for that
of course there is...




a new housing
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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I didnt see the bottom of your post at first razorback

I thought you were gonna pull one of those "use that liquid threading stuff"...
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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just cement that bitch in there. it will hold
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