I have both an 03 and an 04 Taurus. Both have 3.0L engines in them. What are some tips for getting to the 3 rear spark plugs?
Thanks in advance, Jim
Thanks in advance, Jim
I have an 04...you DON'T even have to remove the cowl...or the UIM...just reach around back when the engine is cool....if you can unplug the boot from the plug...then with a couple of extensions and a spark plug socket...you'll have hardly any trouble...I was able to reach the middle and drivers side plug( #2 & #3) from the drivers side...and the passenger side plug (#1) from the passenger side...when putting in the new plug...put it in the spark plug socket...start it by hand...attach the wrench and extension if necessary and torque it. I found it harder to pull the boot off the back plugs than changing the plug itself. Of course use anti-seize on the threads and dielectirc grease in the wire boots.I have both an 03 and an 04 Taurus. Both have 3.0L engines in them. What are some tips for getting to the 3 rear spark plugs?
Thanks in advance, Jim
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+1 to the anti-seeze and dielectric grease. Many folks don't do this. On the iron blocks it's not as big of a deal, however.....on the aluminum ones....it can make all the difference later on when you're back under there trying to get them back out again.I have an 04...you DON'T even have to remove the cowl...or the UIM...just reach around back when the engine is cool....if you can unplug the boot from the plug...then with a couple of extensions and a spark plug socket...you'll have hardly any trouble...I was able to reach the middle and drivers side plug( #2 & #3) from the drivers side...and the passenger side plug (#1) from the passenger side...when putting in the new plug...put it in the spark plug socket...start it by hand...attach the wrench and extension if necessary and torque it. I found it harder to pull the boot off the back plugs than changing the plug itself. Of course use anti-seize on the threads and dielectirc grease in the wire boots.
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He's got a Vulcan - removing the UIM (or the cowl) just to change the plugs shouldn't even be considered an option on the Vulcan.i took of the UIM to do mine + dpfe sensor, my buddys a ford mechanic and he showed me what to do and had it off in less than 15 minutes.
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I picked up a set tonight for my 04. Motorcraft AGSF32FM for $5.35 ea. I'll try to get this done this week sometime.He's got a Vulcan - removing the UIM (or the cowl) just to change the plugs shouldn't even be considered an option on the Vulcan.
Things around the #1 plug must have changed in 2004 - that's the easiest rear one on the earlier cars. You just have to deal with not really having a clear line of sight and do it more by feel.
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On the Accord at home, it's very easy. The SOHC V6 ain't too terrible to work on, plenty of room in the engine bay. Course you have a bit newer engine than the J30A1 in the 2000 at home, but still similar.I picked up a set tonight for my 04. Motorcraft AGSF32FM for $5.35 ea. I'll try to get this done this week sometime.
I just changed the plugs on my 03 ODY last weekend. That was the easiest plug change that I've ever done on a transverse engine.
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Its very easy...this is one of those tasks that people like to waaaaay over think and ultimately psych themselves out of trying...when removing the back plugs go at them from the side of the engine compartment...not from the front. First reach out back and see if you can get your hands on the plug wires for each plug...if you can remove the plug wire...then the rest of the job is real easy.Has anyone changed their plugs around 50,000 miles? (2007 3.0 L) I was wondering to do it for the heck of doing it. To possibly go with a better plug, and get better fuel economy. However, I did not know if it would be worth it the troubles.
I know in my brother's little bucket (Focus ZX3) under 50,000 I think. The plugs looked like the above picture. If not worse.
For those that know about my fuel filter replacement issue. I said I could always take it over to the repair shop we use. Tell them I want them to do 1/2 of a tune up. (I know a tune up consists more then just plugs.) I was just referring to them doing the three back ones. Just like I told him that if that last place we went to. If they would just take the fuel filter off. They could roll it into the parking lot. We could put the new one on.[/b]
QUOTE (ford_ses @ Feb 18 2009, 04:35 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=703583
I picked up a set tonight for my 04. Motorcraft AGSF32FM for $5.35 ea. I'll try to get this done this week sometime.He's got a Vulcan - removing the UIM (or the cowl) just to change the plugs shouldn't even be considered an option on the Vulcan.
Things around the #1 plug must have changed in 2004 - that's the easiest rear one on the earlier cars. You just have to deal with not really having a clear line of sight and do it more by feel.[/b]
Thanks. I'll try to remember that.Next if time if you have time and can wait for shipping, get your plugs at RockAuto. They sell Motorcraft plugs for less than $2.50 each. There is a TCCA discount and you do have to pay for the shipping I believe.[/b]