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Jetfixr
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• Orange County, CA, USA |
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 Posted:4/25/2006 10:50 |
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My Ex has finally reached 60K. I am replacing the oil, coolant, tranny oil and air filter. When is the best time to change the factory spark plugs? Is there anything I am missing? I don't have alot of time, so I will do a few things each weekend until I'm done.
Summer is coming so I am also changing the heater valve to the Diesel-site valve and insulating the A/C ines. Did I mention I'm doing the dor locks also? My primary vehicle(Camry) has met it's demise and the Ex is coming off the bench. I hace to fix all the things Ive been putting off.
Jerry
6.8L V-10
2000 Excursion Xlt 4X4 6.8L, 4.30LS, Grey Leather, RS9000's, Hellwig swaybar, 10.4" video w/vcr. |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:4/25/2006 12:11 |
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Plugs are supposedly good till 100K. Wouldn't hurt to swap them now. That way you'll know you've got them torqued properly.
Plugs are cheap but it's a PITA to change those in the back. However, knowing your ride is at 100% is a feeling that is usually worth the busted knuckles.
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:4/25/2006 12:13 |
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Odd...with gas prices here ($3.57) our Excursion is parked as much as possible. Never thought someone would put one INTO service. 
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David Rush
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• Greenville, SC, USA |
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Posted:4/27/2006 05:42 |
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Jerry
I just had my plugs replaced at 80K. I have the extended warranty and had the dealer replace them. I told them that way if it blows a plug out of the aluminum head in 20K, they get to replace the heads! 
Good luck!
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Jetfixr
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• Orange County, CA, USA |
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Posted:4/27/2006 13:38 |
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Spark plugs. Do you have to remove the fuel manifold to access? I haven't tried to change them yet.
I had to go out and get a tool for removing the fuel filter. I tried to get it out first, then after a few minutes of tugging on the fuel line, I recalled reading about a Ford removal tool. So I started researching and also found out I should bleed the pressure from the line. That will be next weekends goal, along with the coolant jobs.
I think I will replace the thermostat while I am changing the coolant. I had one stick on my toyota, cost me a head gasket!
The door locks are easy, after you finish the first.
Jerry
2000 Excursion Xlt 4X4 6.8L, 4.30LS, Grey Leather, RS9000's, Hellwig swaybar, 10.4" video w/vcr. |
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monsta
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Posted:4/28/2006 12:04 |
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To replease the fuel pressure just pull the fuel pump fuse with the truck running. When it dies; no more pressure. 
Sparkplugs DO NOT require manifold removal but will require a U-joint attachment for your socket set.
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