Blew a spark plug on the way home...

uvbnhad · 01-06-2006, 06:24 PM

I couldn't believe it after all the talk about blowing plugs. Number 2 cylinder blew about a mile and a half from the house in Hoover. Limped it home as best I could. The top few threads in the head look pretty nasty but I think there is enough thread below that to screw a plug into...looks like the funds that were going to buy a supercharger are more than likely going to be buying me a set of heads.

I'll try to take some pictures but I don't have a camera here good enough to really get some pictures.

Yes there has been a ticking for the past week or so but I figured it was an exhaust leak. My car has been prone to exhaust leaks with it being as low as it is and with the MAC uni-joint kits.

If you remember, the engine is out of a 01 and now just has over 11000 miles on it but I doubt warranty will fix it; especially with my history of engine problems.

Anyone have a moltave cocktail or a grenade. Maybe insurance can get me out of this nightmare.

hevymtl · 01-06-2006, 06:42 PM

I hate to hear that,Marc. Maybe youll be able to use the head after to get a better look at it.

QWKSNKE · 01-06-2006, 07:06 PM

yep the head can be fixed.

We had to do a 99 cobra last year.

uvbnhad · 01-06-2006, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

yep the head can be fixed.

We had to do a 99 cobra last year.

What did you do? Tap and die?

QWKSNKE · 01-07-2006, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uvbnhad

What did you do? Tap and die?

no. Removed the head and took it to the machin shop to have a helicoil/insert put in

EZ SPEED · 01-07-2006, 02:54 AM

the inserts can be done on the car without removing the head. Lots of people have had it fixed that way.
There is a place in GA that does it, I will get the info in a little while for ya'

EZ SPEED · 01-07-2006, 05:16 AM

Here is some info from a guy I met in Kansas City last year named Scott Dunn

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They are Time Serts and I Install them quit often. I have 2 kits now 4412 & 4412E and use insert 44185 not I repete not the Triton specific inserts. There are other brands out there such as Lyle Inserts and Heli Coils. I dont recomend anything other than Time Serts. Ive been using them since the 70's and Never had a failure due to them. I cant say that for the other brands out there.
Ive had them come out with plugs and other little problems.
Time Serts can be installed on the vehicle just be liberal with grease on the stepped tap and seat cutter. I have a bore scope to look into the cylinders for any debris and remove what ever with a shop vac and a small vacuum line or blast it with air.
For the first timer (or shade tree mech.) it may take a little bit to install. At my shop I charge 1.5hrs for the rear plugs 3,4,7 & 8 and a hour for the for 1,2,5 & 6. I sell the inserts for 10 bucks a piece. I can usually repair the coil pac with a little JB weld and black paint. I can repair one hole for under 150 if I dont have to replace the coil pac or about 250 with coil and thats for the rear plugs. This takes me about 30 minutes or so with coil repair 20 with out coil repair.

Not to sure what Fords going to charge you for a head R/R but I would expect about 3k again not sure what Ford will charge.

Hope this helps a little..oh BTW the rear cylinder on the driver side(bank 2) is more intimidating than it really is. The plug bores are angled forward on the second bank. Bank 1 angles back towards the firewall.

Again I hope this helps.

Scott

EZ SPEED · 01-07-2006, 05:19 AM

And here is a place in GA that can do this for you.

Mike @ No Limit Race Cars in Forest Park Ga.

No Limit Race Cars
314 Forest Pkwy
Forest Park, GA 30297

(404) 366-3037

Here is the link to the whole topic if you wanna read.

http://www.f150online.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=222887

DSkeet · 01-07-2006, 10:28 AM

Sorry to hear that man, hope it all works out.

jwillburn119 · 01-07-2006, 08:21 PM

you really need to post some pictures of this... that is the craziest thing ive ever heard of...

01-06-2006, 06:24 PM	#1
uvbnhad Friends Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: McCalla Posts: 1,241	Blew a spark plug on the way home... I couldn't believe it after all the talk about blowing plugs. Number 2 cylinder blew about a mile and a half from the house in Hoover. Limped it home as best I could. The top few threads in the head look pretty nasty but I think there is enough thread below that to screw a plug into...looks like the funds that were going to buy a supercharger are more than likely going to be buying me a set of heads. I'll try to take some pictures but I don't have a camera here good enough to really get some pictures. Yes there has been a ticking for the past week or so but I figured it was an exhaust leak. My car has been prone to exhaust leaks with it being as low as it is and with the MAC uni-joint kits. If you remember, the engine is out of a 01 and now just has over 11000 miles on it but I doubt warranty will fix it; especially with my history of engine problems. Anyone have a moltave cocktail or a grenade. Maybe insurance can get me out of this nightmare.

01-06-2006, 06:42 PM	#2
hevymtl Beach Bum Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the sun! Posts: 2,846	Re: Blew a spark plug on the way home... I hate to hear that,Marc. Maybe youll be able to use the head after to get a better look at it.

01-06-2006, 07:06 PM	#3
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Blew a spark plug on the way home... yep the head can be fixed. We had to do a 99 cobra last year. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

01-07-2006, 02:54 AM	#6
EZ SPEED Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe Arizona Posts: 3,029	Re: Blew a spark plug on the way home... the inserts can be done on the car without removing the head. Lots of people have had it fixed that way. There is a place in GA that does it, I will get the info in a little while for ya' __________________ 2020 Range Rover Sport HSE P525 Dynamic - Firenze Red - Supercharged 5.0 - 518 HP SOLD - 2010 Camaro SS [/B] - Featured in GM High Tech Performance and Camaro Now Magazines - http://www.superchevy.com/features/g...of-perfection/

01-07-2006, 05:19 AM	#8
EZ SPEED Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe Arizona Posts: 3,029	Re: Blew a spark plug on the way home... And here is a place in GA that can do this for you. Mike @ No Limit Race Cars in Forest Park Ga. No Limit Race Cars 314 Forest Pkwy Forest Park, GA 30297 (404) 366-3037 Here is the link to the whole topic if you wanna read. http://www.f150online.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=222887 __________________ 2020 Range Rover Sport HSE P525 Dynamic - Firenze Red - Supercharged 5.0 - 518 HP SOLD - 2010 Camaro SS [/B] - Featured in GM High Tech Performance and Camaro Now Magazines - http://www.superchevy.com/features/g...of-perfection/

01-07-2006, 10:28 AM	#9
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01-07-2006, 08:21 PM	#10
jwillburn119 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: temple, tx Posts: 240	Re: Blew a spark plug on the way home... you really need to post some pictures of this... that is the craziest thing ive ever heard of... __________________ Whats in your WALLET?