Spark plugs blown out of engine block?
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Spark plugs blown out of engine block?
I was researching some spark plugs for my '98 5.4L Expy when I came across a consumer affairs website which listed a number of individual's complaints regarding their spark plugs being blown out of their engine blocks. Has anyone heard of this? Seems really weird:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/autom...ord_spark.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/autom...ord_spark.html
Last edited by IB Tim; 12-19-2007 at 03:46 PM.
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As a followup - Ford is advising cutomers to contact Rotunda via a tel # and order the repair kit. I checked out the repair process - it's not for the faint of heart. You're basically cutting into the engine block with a threaded insert (much like a screw) which the spark plug is then screwed into. It's highly recommended to pull the cylinder head cover off the engine as this will eliminate shavings falling into the cylinder chamber. If you've got the patience and skills, it's a lot cheaper to DIY rather than bringing it to a dealer or a mechanic (naturally). Here's hoping I never have this problem...
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Originally Posted by Bostonsound
On my Expy the mileage is 86 K
I also have a 250 super duty ( 2003 ) with the 5.4 and I'm holding my breath and crossing my fingers !!
Thank you for all of the help !
I also have a 250 super duty ( 2003 ) with the 5.4 and I'm holding my breath and crossing my fingers !!
Thank you for all of the help !
***With respect to the "engine block" I mentioned above, I meant to say cylinder head - I'm not exactly the most mechanical person in the world and I have to read up on what the names of the specific components are. Sorry for any confusion.
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Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I did some additional research on this and I've got some bad news. You can't buy the insert kit (#302-00001) from Rotunda (800-768-8632)- only the dealers can - and it costs around $1,000. It comes with 20 inserts and a measuring tool which can be used for the 3 different engines. The TSB is "TSB 07-21-2" link: http://fulltorque.com/pdf/Ford%20Tec...20Bulletin.pdf and it lists all of the affected models from 1997 to 2008. **Bostonsound - the F Super Duty affected is from 1998-2004, sorry. Sucks, I know. So you have only 2 options: take it to Ford to have the inserts put in or buy and install a new cylinder head yourself. Yikes.
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You can buy the Time Sert kit. I beleive it is around $350.00 $400.00. I know of a few shops here in Omaha that do the repair for around $250.00 a hole. Still better than a new head. Some people on here have done all 8 holes.
Once fixed that hole should not be problem. Do a search on here for directions on changing the spark plugs. Torque is very important.
Once fixed that hole should not be problem. Do a search on here for directions on changing the spark plugs. Torque is very important.
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Originally Posted by Omahastro1
You can buy the Time Sert kit. I beleive it is around $350.00 $400.00. I know of a few shops here in Omaha that do the repair for around $250.00 a hole. Still better than a new head. Some people on here have done all 8 holes.
Once fixed that hole should not be problem. Do a search on here for directions on changing the spark plugs. Torque is very important.
Once fixed that hole should not be problem. Do a search on here for directions on changing the spark plugs. Torque is very important.