Mechanic Smyrna Marietta / spit out spark plug ford ?

[Lockout]

The problem was they didn't have much threads that hold plug in and they blow out

Anti seize will not fix not prevent them blowing out

Now it is best use but not a fix

 

[Wallace's]

dont ever use a heli unless you want it to come back out again


Proper way

Break plug off and drill hole and rethread add adaptor and put slow drying jb weld to adaptor and insert to head

Allow it to sit hours or over night


Remember to blow out all particles that fall into head



I have both tools to brake off plug and insert new adaptor

Not cheap repair around 200 per cylinder at shop



Common issue from 4.6 5.4 v10 fords

Due to carbon they get stuck but ford made them with few threads and they blow out

Sheesh, that sucks. Isn't the 5.4 already problematic with ignition issues (specifically coils going out)?

 

[Lockout]

Sheesh, that sucks. Isn't the 5.4 already problematic with ignition issues (specifically coils going out)?

Any coil systems has issues they are like light bulbs
Fords are common but once replaced might not have them ever go bad again
But yes you're correct

 

[Zeake]

Ford is the problem. M a lagrange mechanic I know is very skilled at the repair but he charges two hundred bucks a pop. Worth every penny for it to be done right

 

[roundhouse]

The 5.4 2003 older spit plugs because fords brilliant engineers thought two engaged threads were plenty

2004 newer break plugs because fords brilliant engineers made the porcelain the exact same size as the hole.
Works fine until carbon build up on it. Then it can't fit back out. It snaps the plug in half leaving half I the engine


My neighbor has a 03 that spit a plug
Need someone who can fix it quick and right
It's his only work truck

 

[Zeake]

He could call Steve at wade tire in lagrange . Steve fixes a ton of them , but I'm sure someone is closer. Bullet pulooza could prolly fix it if he is closer

 

[Appalachian American]

Happened to my truck. Didn't cream the threads, chased threads and put the spark plug back in. Must have backed out.

 

[mountainmoped]

I use these. Much better than a helicoil.
http://mdmetric.com/prod/insert/keenserts.pdf

 

[roundhouse]

Let m clarify

Not my car and I will not be repairing it
Neighbor needs it fixed ASAP since it's his one and only work truck
Need competent mechanic reference in Smyrna Marietta

 

[Lobo1]

anti seize compound on threads anytime they are removed. torque to specs. same lube used on black powder breach plug. never had issues. glw repair.

It's best to use NICKLE BASED anti seize. Do not use copper based. It won't hold up to the heat and it will destroy an O2 sensor of it starts to burn off and the O2 sensor detects it.