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See if anyone is local or close to your area that might be willing to help you out if needed as well. Change plugs, clean MAFS and IAC and replace fuel filter. Once you see how they're done it will be easy to do in the future.
 
Why do some recommend ant-seize? Never have I heard this in the past for plugs, and I've never had an issue. Is it something with the MM?
 
The MM has aluminum heads with a shallow thread depth for the plugs **4 threads IIRC** after heating and cooling the threads and plugs will sieze so antisieze is a necessity not an option. Besides the antisieze helps with the torque down on the plugs
 
musclemerc said:
The MM has aluminum heads with a shallow thread depth for the plugs **4 threads IIRC** after heating and cooling the threads and plugs will sieze so antisieze is a necessity not an option. Besides the antisieze helps with the torque down on the plugs
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When I changed my plugs at 92K, it did not look like there was anything on them. Maybe it burns off. I installed new plugs without the anti-seize. I suppose I should take them off and do it.
 
tbone said:
When I changed my plugs at 92K, it did not look like there was anything on them. Maybe it burns off. I installed new plugs without the anti-seize. I suppose I should take them off and do it.
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I put anti seize on every thread I screw in my car
 
or.....if the kid thinks his car has plug wires maybe he has no business touching anything under the hood. There are professional mechanics for a reason. I for one get tired of seeing the carnage from a failed "home repair".
 
WI Fordguy said:
or.....if the kid thinks his car has plug wires maybe he has no business touching anything under the hood. There are professional mechanics for a reason. I for one get tired of seeing the carnage from a failed "home repair".
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We all started somewhere, I'm pretty sure no one on this board was born a professional mechanic.
 
WI Fordguy said:
or.....if the kid thinks his car has plug wires maybe he has no business touching anything under the hood. There are professional mechanics for a reason. I for one get tired of seeing the carnage from a failed "home repair".
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Which is why I'm looking for a solution other then paying the dealer. They're asking for entirely to much money for a small job. I can buy the parts myself and have a pro at home.
 
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Pat said:
Mr. H,

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



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Add a short piece of rubber/plastic hose to this (12") this aids in starting plug back in hole.

And make sure that engine is cold, cold,cold before removing plugs.
 
I wish I'd had a resource like this when I started waving tools at my own stuff 35 or so years ago. Lots of help here if you can just wade through some of the sniping. One tool that I've found that is very helpful for changing plugs on these OHC engines is a set of three Craftsman Tools locking 3/8 extension bars, available for $20 at Sears.

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...king+extension&prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=L7

Oops, looks like they've gone up to $25, but still very much worth it. It will keep you from dropping the spark plug socket down in the hole.
 
mrjones said:
I wish I'd had a resource like this when I started waving tools at my own stuff 35 or so years ago. Lots of help here if you can just wade through some of the sniping. One tool that I've found that is very helpful for changing plugs on these OHC engines is a set of three Craftsman Tools locking 3/8 extension bars, available for $20 at Sears.

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...king+extension&prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=L7

Oops, looks like they've gone up to $25, but still very much worth it. It will keep you from dropping the spark plug socket down in the hole.
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That ain't sniping, that's character building, son... ;)
 
mrjones said:
I wish I'd had a resource like this when I started waving tools at my own stuff 35 or so years ago. Lots of help here if you can just wade through some of the sniping. One tool that I've found that is very helpful for changing plugs on these OHC engines is a set of three Craftsman Tools locking 3/8 extension bars, available for $20 at Sears.

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...king+extension&prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=L7

Oops, looks like they've gone up to $25, but still very much worth it. It will keep you from dropping the spark plug socket down in the hole.
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You just reminded me of another tip. Get two sockets, one with the rubber insert for pulling plugs. The other remove the insert so you don't have wrestle getting it back out.
 
I think I will go with raven's idea to have a pro. I asked for help from an older sibling. He agreed with no problem and he'll teach me as he goes. I realized it wasn't a good idea to try this, and I've never done it before. Thx for the info tho... still alot of help. :beer:
 
Make contact with car clubs

Horsepower said:
I think I will go with raven's idea to have a pro. I asked for help from an older sibling. He agreed with no problem and he'll teach me as he goes. I realized it wasn't a good idea to try this, and I've never done it before. Thx for the info tho... still alot of help. :beer:
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Here's another idea, find a Mustang car club, go to a meeting and ask someone to show you how. Just changing one plug can build your confidence. These are usually good people.
 
I just replaced 1 coil at $238. Is this a difficult repair to do on my own?
Can someone recommed a good coil replacement part?
 
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