hmm I'm kinda scared now?

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BlackGt718

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So i'm always checking the forums daily, and usually only check the 4.6 Talk.

So today after work i decided to check the 4.6 tech, and read a whole thread on spark plugs being blown out of the head =/..scary considering my car has 88,000 miles...and i guess this is a well known problem with the 4.6 and 5.4 engines..

 

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as long as you check them every now and then to see if they are still in there good u should be fine. My car is 120k on it and so far so good no blowouts yet(knock on wood)

 

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BlackGt718

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I will be happy to make it to 120k, i should be done with college by then, and HOPEFULLY have a better and full time job..

how often do you check yours?

 

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LOL, I don't think it is such a big deal. Just don't over/under torque the spark plugs when you install them. Obviously, the head is aluminum, and the threads on the plugs are steel. Tighten the spark plugs too much and it will strip the threads on the head, which will eventually cause a problem. My 97 has 171k miles with several at home spark plug changes and never had an issue with the spark plugs. You shouldn't need to check them at all.

 

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BlackGt718

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bhuff30 said:

LOL, I don't think it is such a big deal. Just don't over/under torque the spark plugs when you install them. Obviously, the head is aluminum, and the threads on the plugs are steel. Tighten the spark plugs too much and it will strip the threads on the head, which will eventually cause a problem. My 97 has 171k miles with several at home spark plug changes and never had an issue with the spark plugs. You shouldn't need to check them at all.

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Thanks, this makes me feel much better .

 

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just ever 2 months or so...you really dont want to over tighten them and i changed mine all at home to