Tuneup prices

Horsepower

Horsepower

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I went to the Ford dealer to ask for an estimate regarding a tuneup for plugs and wires. The mechanic informed me that my Marauder uses coils and not wires. The final estimate was over a grand. Plz help because that is clearly ********. Goodyear said they would tune me up for $500. How much should this work order be?
 
COPs (coils) alone are going to be a large portion of the $500 estimate. What makes you think you need new ones? Is your engine missing?

Buy some new plugs (less than $30) and install them and see what happens.
 
tune up? This isn't the 50s, go buy 8 plugs and some MAF cleaner. Spray the MAF with the cleaner and let it air dry. Install the spark plugs. There you go all good for $20
 
What's included at the dealer for $1,000 and what's included at Goodyear for $500? I would seriously doubt Goodyear is going to replace coils and if so they most likely will use parts with "hieroglyphics" on them not genuine Ford.
 
Well its over a 100,000. Yea, its definitely missing so I'll get the plugs myself. How do I install and what tools do I need ?
 
Before changing the plugs and stripping a thread or ruining a head, research one of the many plug replacement threads that have been posted...

First, change the plugs and see if the miss goes away, then try the COPs.
 
Horsepower said:
How do I install and what tools do I need?
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A spark plug socket, a long extension, and a torque wrench. Remove the old plugs when the engine is COLD. When installing the new ones, you can use anti-seize or not, you'll get both recommendations. If you do, use VERY little. This isn't your father's Oldsmopile so don't try to guess at whether they're properly tightened. USE A TORQUE WRENCH and set the new plugs to 11 ft/lbs...or 132 in/lbs. The aluminium heads only have a few threads and over-tightening is easy, which will ruin the threads in a hurry. Under-tightening is almost as bad.
 
Yes a true tune up from Ford will cost you that much. The COP's are $87.00 each and you need 8, now throw in the costs of plugs, pcv valve, fuel filter, cleaning the MAF& the IAT valve, and labor. Stay away from the Goodyear place they will not include half the parts.

On the other hand you could buy a small set of tools, read a few DIY threads posted here, buy your parts, do the work yourself, and keep your cash in your pocket.
 
Do you need my address? I'll make sure the tune up is WELL under $500 and after that, we can start looking into your miss.

What i am trying to say is never tell a shop you need a tune up, that would be self diagnosing on your part and could get very ugly in the wallet. Simply tell them the problem you are experiencing and what kind of maintanance the car has seen. This problem could be a multitude of possibilities or even worse more than one thing to chase down.

Good luck.
 
this is something you can easily do your self if your handy, a set of plugs,air filter, fuel filter, and clean your iac, and maf.

save those coins!
 
Mr. H,

Doom has a nice spark plug change kit, (ribs are optional)



 
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Mr H.

Changing the plugs is realatively easy, see my post above for tools. The breaker bar is not a requirement but I use it to loosen #4 plug (rear, drivers side) because I have little upper body strength and that plug is harder to break free and I don't want to strip the socket or break the plug. Otherwise a good 3/8 socket is OK.

1. Remove the COP cover, 2 X 10MM short bolts)

2. Remove the COP (one per plug) by pulling up, try not to jerk them so that the spring that grips the plug is not stretched. You do not have to take the electrical connector off each cop, but if you do "unlock" the tab first so you do not break the connector.

3. with a 10" extension (or longer) fitted to a grip style spark plug socket,"break" the plug free and remove plug. My plug socket and extension are welded together to keep the socket from falling off the extension.

Keep the tool "string" aligned perpendicular with the plug.

The two middle plugs on the drivers side may require the inlet air duct to be removed, or a "universal adapter" may be needed to get around obstacles.

4. inspect old plug, threads will probably be lightly coated with oil (not really wet).
Tip should be tan to light brown. If plug is fouled with heavy oil that is an indication that the plug is bad or that cylinder is not firing.

5. Check the gap between the ground strap on the plug and the tip. Use a gapping tool if necessary. Gap should be around .052 - .056 inch. I recommend motorcraft plugs. Plugs are not pre-gapped. Check 'em.

6. Very lightly coat new plug threads with anti size compound, do not get any on tip of plug.

7. Insert plug into gripping socket and then put plug/socket/extension into hole and start threading. Make sure the threads are turning with ease and not cross-hreading (bad)

8. Hand tighten then use torque wrench to finish tightening, 11 ft - 13 ft pounds or 132 inch pounds (at least), do not overtighten..

9. reinsert COP firmly making sure it is seated on the plug.

10. repeat for each plug.

Hope this helps, if I made a mistake I'm sure others will catch it and advise.

Regards,
 
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PM Bunny first!

I may be able to help you with the COP's. I can get you a set of new OEM take off's for $135.00 shipped.

**First you need to PM MM03MOK and ask her if it will be OK for me to do it**
 
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