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The Ford Triton Spark plug holes have been divided into three Types for model years 1993 through 2005. The drawings below will help you identify each Type. Gauge FT5CG will help you identify which Type the head is so you can make sure to use the correct installation tooling and can verify if the insert [...]

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Before proceeding you must identify which of these three Types the head to be repaired fits into. Full Thread 4 valve double overhead cam Our spark plug inserts have been designed to produce a repair that is better than new and create a permanant fix. We have worked closely with Ford Motor to test and [...]

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This article supersedes TSB 06-5-9 to update the vehicle lines and model years. Some 2004-2005 F-150 and 2005 F-Super Duty, Expedition, and Navigator vehicles with a 5.4L 3-valve engine may experience difficulty with spark plug removal which may cause damage to the spark plug and leave part of the spark plug in the cylinder head. [...]

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How-To guide on installing spark plugs and spark plug wires on your 2004+ rotary powered Mazda RX-8. While changing spark plugs on most vehicles is an easy task for some, there are some vehicles that are just a little different and make you go: umm…. Well, the RX-8 is definitely one of those vehicles! The [...]

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The only 100% way to know the valves are not open is to remove the valve cover and inspect the cam, making sure that it is not depressing the valves on the damaged sparkplug hole. This kit is not recommended for use on holes larger than .640 inches or 16.3mm. An optional way to check [...]

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Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you’ll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton’s Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time [...]

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I’ve had several other transverse motors that were nearly impossible to get at the plugs … especially the ones on the fire wall side. Is this one of these motors ? I think I fouled a plug as it is not firing on all 6.

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Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you’ll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton’s Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time [...]

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A new spark plug has been released for use in the above vehicles. The new spark plug has an Iridium tip instead of the current Platinum tip. Due to the different tip design, the gap of the spark plug has also changed. The new spark plug, ACDelco Part Number 41-985 (12571164), is gapped to 1.01mm [...]

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I changed the plugs and the wires were kinda old and now there is a miss-fire.I need to change the plug wires but they kinda dissappear under the intake.

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