I changed my spark plugs on my 1990 300zx and now white smoke comes out the back and if i rev the car it has a really hard time staying on but it does stay on when i dont rev it. Nothing got in the spark plug holes while i was changing them. But i did a diagnostic test which said i had bad o2 sensor and the detonation sensor has a problem. Could those two thing be the reason why there is so much white smoke even tho before i change the spark plugs there wasnt smoke like that coming out?? Any help would be great im scared cuz i love that car and it was a pretty new engin
White smoke after changing spark plugs?
All of the cylinders aren't running. The O2 sensor is probably just reading out of range becaue of the junk getting pumped out of the bad cylinders. Fix whatever you did wrong with the plugs and the other readings will go away.
The things that go wrong while changing plugs are...bending the electrode when you put the plug in...getting the wires back on the wrong place...not getting a wire plugged on all the way...loose plugs...stripped plugs...missing plug sealing rings. Don't forget to check the wires at the distributor and coil too. They can work loose when you pull them off the plug.
And check the vacuum lines to be sure you didn't knock one loose.
White smoke after changing spark plugs?
Is there a chance you mixed up a couple of spark plug wires? Those sensors need to be fixed now.
White smoke is usually coolant in the combustion chambers.
Blue is oil burning smoke.
Black is poor fuel / air mixture.
If it truly is white smoke check for sludgy light brown engine oil or air bubbles blowing in the radiator with the engine running. (Open the rad cap with the engine COLD, right?) if you have either of those, you have a head gasket or cracked head problem, maybe.
If the plugs are correctly wired, I really don't see any possible relationship between the white smoke and the new plugs.
Could you have possibly disconnected or loosened up something while accessing the plugs?
sounds like a head gasket is leaking.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Changing spark plugs for F-150?
I have a 4.6 liter V8 2001 F-150 and I am having the hardest time in the world changing the spark plugs.
At the present time, I have spent in the neighborhood of 3-4 hours and I have only been able to remove one spark plug, and I can't get the replacement one to get in.
I have enlisted the help of a friend, (whose knowledge of vehicle maintenence surpasses my own,..... but not by much)
I will just call his name Tom, because his name is Tom.
And together that is the sum total of our accomplishments.
I have a Haynes Manual, I have researched the procedure online, and everyone says it's a pain in the neck to do.
Any DETAILED help you can give would be GREATLY appreciated.
P.S, Tom Betterton sucks.
-Thank you.
(This is a serious question, I am at the point of murdering someone, so far I have narrowed the list to a select few, I am very sure they would appreciate any help that you can give me)
Changing spark plugs for F-150?
OK, first of all, let me get this out of the way.
(tee-hee-hee)
Alright, now let's see if we can't help you get this finished up.
I think the main thing that might help, that you didn't mention, is if you're not using a universal joint in with the appropriate extensions would make it quite a bit more difficult. (also, are you familiar with what they call a %26quot;wobble drive%26quot; extension?) Check out this article here for a good recommendation on the best setup. Note that he says it shouldn't be necessary to remove the fuel rails, and I concur.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/1鈥?/a>
Close-up of a %26quot;wobble drive%26quot; extension, available in various lengths. Suggested for the %26quot;outter%26quot; extension in your case.
http://www.tooled-up.com/ShowImage.aspx?鈥?/a>
As far as putting the new plugs in, you might want to try a variation on a little tool I made for myself many years ago. In my case, I took an old screwdriver, and sawed the flat tip off. Then I clamped an old-fashioned straight spark plug boot on the end. Works great for getting plugs started without cross-threading. (those hoses are almost never straight, and too wobbly) In your case, you might want to try this with say a 1/4 inch drive extension, then a u-joint, and another extension.
The u-joint (or a wobble drive) I think, is really the key here, given the position of the fuel rails. Hope that's all it is, and if so, try not to kick yourself too hard. ;-)
Changing spark plugs for F-150?
It is a pain in the butt. You need to remove the fuel rails and that will make it a little easier.
I'm not good with cars but i've successfully changed spark plugs and wires in a mustang and focus.....I do have a craftman ratchet set that has an extension for my ratchet so that you can get it way down there and it also has a special thing I dont know the term but its what you put your plug in and then stick it down in there and tighten.......I do know enough that you don't want to force it because if you mess up the threads on your car you are in trouble also look up online the size you should use and make sure you have the right size! the guys at the store get it wrong sometimes! if you are changing your wires make sure you match your plug to the right other part otherwise your car will misfire........its really simple and if I were you I'd check your tools and sparkplug size!
try fishing it in blind with your hand and then take the ratchet end off and stick it on over top once you've got it in a couple turns and then turn it as far as you can that way and then put the ratchet on.. if it's too close put and extender on.. it's a modern truck.. any modern is a pain in the butt to do anything with.. You might have to take some things off to get to it too.
Ok I suppose that you have the Haynes 36059 Repair manual which covers the 97 - 03 F-150. Now according to the book and a few people's answers above that all you need is a 3/8 ratchet and about 8%26quot; extension with the proper spark plug socket. Now did you verify that the new plugs are of the correct thread type? If you are using the same type of plugs that originally came in the engine then great, if not find exactly what came in the engine and use that type only. Next did you try the hose over the spark plug trick? Use a straight piece of hose that slips over the part of the plug that the spark plug boot goes on, you want it just to slip on to the plug so that if you cross thread the threads that the hose will allow the spark plug to stop well before any damage occurs. And last do not get mad to the point of wanting to kill someone, (even if you would like to kill the engineers of this engine which in court you might be justified to do, LOL) just walk away take a break then retry the plug. I have had to do some other plugs and then come back to the problem one. Other wise you just need patients with this procedure. Also do use the anti-seize to the new plugs this will help remove them in the future. Hope this helps and encourages you.
At the present time, I have spent in the neighborhood of 3-4 hours and I have only been able to remove one spark plug, and I can't get the replacement one to get in.
I have enlisted the help of a friend, (whose knowledge of vehicle maintenence surpasses my own,..... but not by much)
I will just call his name Tom, because his name is Tom.
And together that is the sum total of our accomplishments.
I have a Haynes Manual, I have researched the procedure online, and everyone says it's a pain in the neck to do.
Any DETAILED help you can give would be GREATLY appreciated.
P.S, Tom Betterton sucks.
-Thank you.
(This is a serious question, I am at the point of murdering someone, so far I have narrowed the list to a select few, I am very sure they would appreciate any help that you can give me)
Changing spark plugs for F-150?
OK, first of all, let me get this out of the way.
(tee-hee-hee)
Alright, now let's see if we can't help you get this finished up.
I think the main thing that might help, that you didn't mention, is if you're not using a universal joint in with the appropriate extensions would make it quite a bit more difficult. (also, are you familiar with what they call a %26quot;wobble drive%26quot; extension?) Check out this article here for a good recommendation on the best setup. Note that he says it shouldn't be necessary to remove the fuel rails, and I concur.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/1鈥?/a>
Close-up of a %26quot;wobble drive%26quot; extension, available in various lengths. Suggested for the %26quot;outter%26quot; extension in your case.
http://www.tooled-up.com/ShowImage.aspx?鈥?/a>
As far as putting the new plugs in, you might want to try a variation on a little tool I made for myself many years ago. In my case, I took an old screwdriver, and sawed the flat tip off. Then I clamped an old-fashioned straight spark plug boot on the end. Works great for getting plugs started without cross-threading. (those hoses are almost never straight, and too wobbly) In your case, you might want to try this with say a 1/4 inch drive extension, then a u-joint, and another extension.
The u-joint (or a wobble drive) I think, is really the key here, given the position of the fuel rails. Hope that's all it is, and if so, try not to kick yourself too hard. ;-)
Changing spark plugs for F-150?
It is a pain in the butt. You need to remove the fuel rails and that will make it a little easier.
I'm not good with cars but i've successfully changed spark plugs and wires in a mustang and focus.....I do have a craftman ratchet set that has an extension for my ratchet so that you can get it way down there and it also has a special thing I dont know the term but its what you put your plug in and then stick it down in there and tighten.......I do know enough that you don't want to force it because if you mess up the threads on your car you are in trouble also look up online the size you should use and make sure you have the right size! the guys at the store get it wrong sometimes! if you are changing your wires make sure you match your plug to the right other part otherwise your car will misfire........its really simple and if I were you I'd check your tools and sparkplug size!
try fishing it in blind with your hand and then take the ratchet end off and stick it on over top once you've got it in a couple turns and then turn it as far as you can that way and then put the ratchet on.. if it's too close put and extender on.. it's a modern truck.. any modern is a pain in the butt to do anything with.. You might have to take some things off to get to it too.
Ok I suppose that you have the Haynes 36059 Repair manual which covers the 97 - 03 F-150. Now according to the book and a few people's answers above that all you need is a 3/8 ratchet and about 8%26quot; extension with the proper spark plug socket. Now did you verify that the new plugs are of the correct thread type? If you are using the same type of plugs that originally came in the engine then great, if not find exactly what came in the engine and use that type only. Next did you try the hose over the spark plug trick? Use a straight piece of hose that slips over the part of the plug that the spark plug boot goes on, you want it just to slip on to the plug so that if you cross thread the threads that the hose will allow the spark plug to stop well before any damage occurs. And last do not get mad to the point of wanting to kill someone, (even if you would like to kill the engineers of this engine which in court you might be justified to do, LOL) just walk away take a break then retry the plug. I have had to do some other plugs and then come back to the problem one. Other wise you just need patients with this procedure. Also do use the anti-seize to the new plugs this will help remove them in the future. Hope this helps and encourages you.
How do you change spark plug on a 98 toyota sr5 2.7, 4 cin. it has a plastic tubbing in the middle.?
its different from other spark plug i ever change.
How do you change spark plug on a 98 toyota sr5 2.7, 4 cin. it has a plastic tubbing in the middle.?
That tube is bolted to the cylinder head by 2, 12mm bolts on the passenger side. Loosen the two hose clamps on the ends of the tube, remove the rubber hoses, the two bolts and vacuum line and you should be in business.com and interop remove sunless tanning spray
How do you change spark plug on a 98 toyota sr5 2.7, 4 cin. it has a plastic tubbing in the middle.?
That tube is bolted to the cylinder head by 2, 12mm bolts on the passenger side. Loosen the two hose clamps on the ends of the tube, remove the rubber hoses, the two bolts and vacuum line and you should be in business.
Something went wrong while changing spark plugs. Help!?
My dad and i were just changing the spark plugs in a 2003 Chrysler Town And Country. This is a 6 cylinder front wheel drive van, so 3 of the cylinders are facing the front, and 3 are facing the back. While we were changing the middle back one, the top half of the spark plug broke off, and from looking at the bottom half, the piece that broke was between 1/4 and 1/8 of an inch long. We were able to get the plug out, however we were not able to locate the top part. We just figured that it fell into the engine compartment somewhere. But when we finished changing all the plugs and started the car, the engine knocked very loudly, and would not stay running. My suspicion is that that part of the spark plug fell into the cylinder. In fact, im almost sure of it. My question is this, is there any way to tell for sure that this is what happened? Could we have just accidentally switched one of the wires? I know this is most likely to not be the case and that there probably is a piece of spark plug in the cylinder, but im just looking for some chance that this is not what happened. anyway, i know quite a bit about engines, and i aware of what could and probably did happen to the piston, cylinder, and valves. but does anyone know about how much a fair mechanic would charge to fix this? I know it wont be cheap, but im just seeing if anyone had some guesses. So, thanks for your help.
Something went wrong while changing spark plugs. Help!?
I did that.I got it out using a vacuum cleaner with a small pipe connected to it.
Something went wrong while changing spark plugs. Help!?
it sounds like you crossed a spark plug wire. after you broke the top off did you look in the socket for the top cuz the socket has a rubber ring to hold the spark plug. but if you did drop it in there it could be anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple thousand to fix
You have a major problem, you will need to remove the cylinder head to remove the offending article, after that you may be ok, or your valves could be damaged.
You may on the other hand be very lucky and you will remove the debris, and the engine will fire up ok. Sell the car ASAP sell it as spares and repairs, sold as seen. If your lucky the engine wont fail for a while.... on the other hand it may start losing compression or it might have interupted the seal of the head gasket...... so it may ovrheat...
At this point learn your lesson always rotate the engine with no plugs first to see if there is any interference before even attempting to crank it. I think this will be a hard lesson if your unlucky. Sorry
Check the firing order first. Cost you nothing to double check.
If it all correct, was the lower half of the spark plug still all in tack, most likely nothing dropped it. If the center electrode was missing, then you may have problem.
Look again for the piece of spark plug that broke off to prove it's not in the cylinder. So your saying that the broken piece could have fallen down in the spark plug well so that when you removed the plug the piece fell through the plug hole into the cylinder? Use a mirror and flashlight to view around the plug to see what you find. Recheck the spark plug wire connections to make sure they're on the right plugs. Recheck the spark plug part number you installed to make sure it was the right plug for your engine.
Something went wrong while changing spark plugs. Help!?
I did that.I got it out using a vacuum cleaner with a small pipe connected to it.
Something went wrong while changing spark plugs. Help!?
it sounds like you crossed a spark plug wire. after you broke the top off did you look in the socket for the top cuz the socket has a rubber ring to hold the spark plug. but if you did drop it in there it could be anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple thousand to fix
You have a major problem, you will need to remove the cylinder head to remove the offending article, after that you may be ok, or your valves could be damaged.
You may on the other hand be very lucky and you will remove the debris, and the engine will fire up ok. Sell the car ASAP sell it as spares and repairs, sold as seen. If your lucky the engine wont fail for a while.... on the other hand it may start losing compression or it might have interupted the seal of the head gasket...... so it may ovrheat...
At this point learn your lesson always rotate the engine with no plugs first to see if there is any interference before even attempting to crank it. I think this will be a hard lesson if your unlucky. Sorry
Check the firing order first. Cost you nothing to double check.
If it all correct, was the lower half of the spark plug still all in tack, most likely nothing dropped it. If the center electrode was missing, then you may have problem.
Look again for the piece of spark plug that broke off to prove it's not in the cylinder. So your saying that the broken piece could have fallen down in the spark plug well so that when you removed the plug the piece fell through the plug hole into the cylinder? Use a mirror and flashlight to view around the plug to see what you find. Recheck the spark plug wire connections to make sure they're on the right plugs. Recheck the spark plug part number you installed to make sure it was the right plug for your engine.
Do I have to reset the engine light After changing the spark plugs and a sensor ?
It's a 2005 Dodge Stratus. Engine light on before and we had it read.
Do I have to reset the engine light After changing the spark plugs and a sensor ?
I DONT THINK IS BOTH THAT TURN THE LIGHT ON BUT AS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC ALL I CAN TELL YOU IS DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY FOR LIKE 30 MIN AND THEN RECONNECT THE CABLES THE LIGHT WILL STAY OFF BUT IF IT TURNS BACK ON IT WAS NOT WHAT YOU REPLACES ITS SOMETHING ELSE
Do I have to reset the engine light After changing the spark plugs and a sensor ?
you have to have a machine to shut it off.
Personally i've never had to do that...if it's still on it's probably either the spark plugs and the sensor are either not installed properly or something else is wrong...
Read your owner's manual. Also, ask the service department at your dealership. Many car CPU's must be reset by a special tool, or re-programmed. Some computers are %26quot;stupid%26quot; and must be told what items or sensors have been changed. Some cars only require that you disconnect the battery for 5 minutes to reset. Many CPU's have learning memories that adjust themselves to the driving style of the owner. ASK at your dealership!!! Not to do so can cost you gas mileage, more sensor and component failures, and expensive power losses. Good Luck!!
To turn off the check engine light you can have a shop do it or, you can buy a KeyCode Reader. You can buy one at any one of your local auto parts stores. They should cost anywhere from 10 to 20 dollars for a cheap one. Once you've bought the code reader plug it into a slot that u can find by the gas and brake pedal. Hit search on the reader and hit erase to kill the code.
%26gt; spark plugs and a sensor ?
Spark plug - no
Sensor - yes.
===
they keep the code in the memory for diagnosis. The car assumes that the problem %26quot;went away%26quot; temporarily and will keep the code (and often the light) so the mechanic can see what happened.
good luck...
After any repair, the MIL (malfunction indicator light) should be reset to see if the repair worked. You cannot reset this by disconnecting the battery, you need a scan tool or 75 ignition on/off cycles (takes way to f*cking long) to clear the codes and determine if anything else needs to be looked at.
You don't have to reset it. But the engine light does let you know when it is time for maintenance or if there is a problem. So it would be a good idea. In most vehicles you can reset it by disconnecting the negative battery cable and letting it set for 5-20 minutes. Then reconnecting the battery cable. Some vehicles require it to be reset by a code reader, but I think that is only after it has registered a problem.
Do I have to reset the engine light After changing the spark plugs and a sensor ?
I DONT THINK IS BOTH THAT TURN THE LIGHT ON BUT AS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC ALL I CAN TELL YOU IS DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY FOR LIKE 30 MIN AND THEN RECONNECT THE CABLES THE LIGHT WILL STAY OFF BUT IF IT TURNS BACK ON IT WAS NOT WHAT YOU REPLACES ITS SOMETHING ELSE
Do I have to reset the engine light After changing the spark plugs and a sensor ?
you have to have a machine to shut it off.
Personally i've never had to do that...if it's still on it's probably either the spark plugs and the sensor are either not installed properly or something else is wrong...
Read your owner's manual. Also, ask the service department at your dealership. Many car CPU's must be reset by a special tool, or re-programmed. Some computers are %26quot;stupid%26quot; and must be told what items or sensors have been changed. Some cars only require that you disconnect the battery for 5 minutes to reset. Many CPU's have learning memories that adjust themselves to the driving style of the owner. ASK at your dealership!!! Not to do so can cost you gas mileage, more sensor and component failures, and expensive power losses. Good Luck!!
To turn off the check engine light you can have a shop do it or, you can buy a KeyCode Reader. You can buy one at any one of your local auto parts stores. They should cost anywhere from 10 to 20 dollars for a cheap one. Once you've bought the code reader plug it into a slot that u can find by the gas and brake pedal. Hit search on the reader and hit erase to kill the code.
%26gt; spark plugs and a sensor ?
Spark plug - no
Sensor - yes.
===
they keep the code in the memory for diagnosis. The car assumes that the problem %26quot;went away%26quot; temporarily and will keep the code (and often the light) so the mechanic can see what happened.
good luck...
After any repair, the MIL (malfunction indicator light) should be reset to see if the repair worked. You cannot reset this by disconnecting the battery, you need a scan tool or 75 ignition on/off cycles (takes way to f*cking long) to clear the codes and determine if anything else needs to be looked at.
You don't have to reset it. But the engine light does let you know when it is time for maintenance or if there is a problem. So it would be a good idea. In most vehicles you can reset it by disconnecting the negative battery cable and letting it set for 5-20 minutes. Then reconnecting the battery cable. Some vehicles require it to be reset by a code reader, but I think that is only after it has registered a problem.
Which spark plug is better: OEM or aftermarket?
I am planning to change my spark plugs on both my 1999 civic and 2002 dodge neon. I heard that Honda OEM is the best, but how about Dodge Neon?
Which spark plug is better: OEM or aftermarket?
I have had good luck with Bosch up to plus 4 spark plugs. The more platinum the better the spark plug. If the car burns oil is running rich the bigger the electrode the better ( the electrode is at the bottom of the spark plug, its the little metal that is out side the insulator. The bigger the electrode the bigger the area to aviod getting fouled by oil or covered in carbon from running rich gas flow). Plus if you watch Bosch usually comes out with a rebate on the plugs.
NGK, the plugs the car came with have a special groove in the electrode to increase the size of the spartk and is unique in all the spark plugs I have used in over 30 years.
I would reccomend changing your distributor cap/rotor and spark plug wires. The distributor cap/rotor wear out. And no matter how good your spark plugs are they still need the electricity to spark provided from the distributor cap/rotor. Newer spark plug wires provide less resistance and better performance transferring the electrcity from the distributor cap/rotor.
Which spark plug is better: OEM or aftermarket?
I always prefer to use NGK plugs because they are just as good as any other plug out there and they won't run up your budget.
about all the same really sure some claim theirs are better but really not much if any differents cheaper plug might not last as long but stil works just go to any parts store ask for spark plugs give them your car info can look it up OEM parts many case arent made by the car company just have company name of box just buy a name brand part wil get you all you need dont buy the cheapest plug ngk is ok
oem
I don't know about the Dodge but in your Civic always always always NGK plugs lol. Those are the best OE plugs and the best plugs for Civics. Plus they're only around $8 for all of them.
Which spark plug is better: OEM or aftermarket?
I have had good luck with Bosch up to plus 4 spark plugs. The more platinum the better the spark plug. If the car burns oil is running rich the bigger the electrode the better ( the electrode is at the bottom of the spark plug, its the little metal that is out side the insulator. The bigger the electrode the bigger the area to aviod getting fouled by oil or covered in carbon from running rich gas flow). Plus if you watch Bosch usually comes out with a rebate on the plugs.
NGK, the plugs the car came with have a special groove in the electrode to increase the size of the spartk and is unique in all the spark plugs I have used in over 30 years.
I would reccomend changing your distributor cap/rotor and spark plug wires. The distributor cap/rotor wear out. And no matter how good your spark plugs are they still need the electricity to spark provided from the distributor cap/rotor. Newer spark plug wires provide less resistance and better performance transferring the electrcity from the distributor cap/rotor.
Which spark plug is better: OEM or aftermarket?
I always prefer to use NGK plugs because they are just as good as any other plug out there and they won't run up your budget.
about all the same really sure some claim theirs are better but really not much if any differents cheaper plug might not last as long but stil works just go to any parts store ask for spark plugs give them your car info can look it up OEM parts many case arent made by the car company just have company name of box just buy a name brand part wil get you all you need dont buy the cheapest plug ngk is ok
oem
I don't know about the Dodge but in your Civic always always always NGK plugs lol. Those are the best OE plugs and the best plugs for Civics. Plus they're only around $8 for all of them.
How do i change the spark plug in 03 silverado 1500?
is there any difference in my 03 silverado 1500 than previous models? if not can i just change the plugs and wires or would i need to change something else?
How do i change the spark plug in 03 silverado 1500?
Plug wires are probably much shorter since they now use coil packs. Spark plugs are much more expensive since they are platinum.
Still located in same spot as older models.
How do i change the spark plug in 03 silverado 1500?
Plug wires are probably much shorter since they now use coil packs. Spark plugs are much more expensive since they are platinum.
Still located in same spot as older models.
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