Wanted to buy: spark plug removal tool

[Steve Krusich]

Is anyone interested in selling the famous spark plug removal tool that may be needed when removing the plugs from the early Gen 2 4.6 engines? I was lucky when I changed the plugs on my 07 Sport Trac but I am getting ready to change the plugs on my 05 F150 5.4 and the F150 horror stories have me more concerned.



My email is [email protected]

 

[EddieS'04]

Wasnt the f-150 issue, blowing the plugs out? Not breaking off?

 

[Steve Krusich]

Not according to F150Forum.com. I had no trouble with my 07 SportTrac 4.6. The F150 Forum listers tell quite a few horror stories.

 

[OLE442]

Steve:



How many miles on the ST when done? Anything special that you did? What plugs did you replace them with?



'07 ST

 

[Steve Krusich]

I changed them at 60K. I figured the longer I waited the more chance there could be a carbon buildup. I was careful and soaked the chambers the night before after backing out each plug a fraction of a turn. They all came out without trouble. I re-installed Motorcraft.

 

[OLE442]

Just curious what you soaked them with?

 

[Steve Krusich]

A solvent penetrant spray called Blaster I think.

 

[H D]

Anybody who does any work on their vehicle should always have a can of PB Blaster on hand.

 

[Ray Gullan]

and...anyone with a V8 Sport Trac should own the plug extractor tool BEFORE attempting to change plugs. O'Reilley had the tool in stock when my 3 plugs snapped off. I bought my truck w/66k miles & original plugs still in. I put Motocrafts back in- knowing that if these break, I can get them out. Champion 1-pc plugs were tempting... but if those broke, not sure the tool would work on them, and sure dont want to pull a head off.

 

[Steve Krusich]

Hey guys....does anyone have the tool they are willing to sell?

 

[Steve Krusich]

Found one.....