Brand me a trader

[SKnight]

I just spoke to my service mgr regarding spark plug issues with the 5.4.
He said as long as you change them before 50k you'll be fine. What happens is spark plug protrudes down into cylinder. Due to this carbon builds up on threads and it acts like a nut. When you go to remove plug the 'carbon nut' tightens up and plug can snap off creating a problem. What we do here is first decarbonize the engine and our techs have a special tool they use to remove the plugs. Even on ones left in forever with this method described above he says they are 99.9% successful getting them out without breakage. He will be fine.

Also on a high mileage 5.4 you can get it operating temp, get the coils off quickly as possible then just break the plugs loose. Fill the well with carburetor cleaner and let it sit. The cleaner will seep through the threads soften the carbon and the plug can be worked out from there.

Also Champion has a one piece plug that fixes that problem. I normally wouldn't put Champions in a lawnmower but I give em credit for fixing that problem.

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

The one he's buying has 28k. Still like a puppy

 

[GsxrBots]

You need to put into perspective how many 5.4L motors are on the road before you ever call it a "problem". I've never broke a plug, nor had anyone I know go through it. I'd deal with this problem over a Dodge transmission or a Chevy intake gasket. Just my $.02.

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[Blanca BusaLess]

You need to put into perspective how many 5.4L motors are on the road before you ever call it a "problem". I've never broke a plug, nor had anyone I know go through it. I'd deal with this problem over a Dodge transmission or a Chevy intake gasket. Just my $.02.

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In a way your right. Pick any product and see how many happy folks post compared to angry ones.
The amount of happy ones out there are far greater but as usual with no complaints you see no threads.
The ones who had problems talk about them.

 

[SKnight]

You need to put into perspective how many 5.4L motors are on the road before you ever call it a "problem". I've never broke a plug, nor had anyone I know go through it. I'd deal with this problem over a Dodge transmission or a Chevy intake gasket. Just my $.02.

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Man I would kiss the guy that designed the Vortec intake gaskets. Made lots and lots of money fixing those puppies!

Input speed sensors on 4T80E transmissions in Caddys, fan clutches on Trailblazers too. Line the three of those darlings to the street and I'll be a happy camper.

 

[Vic_E55_2001]

nice looking Exploder

 

[Stoney McSloth]

Man I would kiss the guy that designed the Vortec intake gaskets. Made lots and lots of money fixing those puppies!

Input speed sensors on 4T80E transmissions in Caddys, fan clutches on Trailblazers too. Line the three of those darlings to the street and I'll be a happy camper.

Your forgot oil blow by into the airbox of 2012 ZX14's.

 

[Big Bo]

Family first. You are a man lil charlie. Congrats on the expanded family. A bike is material and can be replaced. Family is forever.

You are part of the ORG. family.