Where can I get the Spark tool? - The Mustang Source

Katfish · 4/16/10, 7:47 AM

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!

I'm changing the sparkplugs on my 06 with only 24k miles. 7 came out ok, of course the 8th broke!

Where did you get the removal tool & tap?

Any suggestions from unfortunate who've done this before?

Service Tool 303-1203 (I assume the tap mentioned in the TSB is seperate?)

Thx

PS: I followed the TSB exactly

Katfish · 4/16/10, 7:58 AM

Will this work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...motiveQ5fTools

The tool in the TSB is $300!

cop on my back · 4/16/10, 10:09 AM

Buy a 9X1mm tap and tap the hole. Then get a peice of ready rod (threaded rod) the same and use a stack of sockets with a washer and a nut on top to use to draw the part out of the head. I made my own tool (I am a machinist) just like the ones you can buy when I did my F150, 3 of those broke.

Go to a F150 forum and search on this topic. The 5.4 uses the same plugs and there are a few home made kits that work fine.

My buddy has my tool now, he is changing his plugs in his Mustang this weekend.

Katfish · 4/16/10, 11:59 AM

Thx for the info,

Found the tool for $75 shipped, I'll go ahead and give it a try. Oh well, I'll just have to drive my beater next week.

mustangbaxter · 4/18/10, 1:13 PM

I made my own tool as well, but I used a 3/8 tap, and 3/8 threaded rod!! total cost.... less than 5 bucks

cdynaco · 4/18/10, 1:42 PM

gotta love homestyle machinists!

Katfish · 4/18/10, 6:29 PM

The TSB mentions stuffing a vacuum cap down the slug. Any reason to do this, what are the chances some metal shavings will fall in?

How do you know how far to thread the tap/tool before trying to pull it out?

Thx

houtex · 4/18/10, 9:00 PM

Stickied... well, ok, maybe bookmarked, but still.

*PTRocks* · 4/18/10, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katfish

The TSB mentions stuffing a vacuum cap down the slug. Any reason to do this, what are the chances some metal shavings will fall in?

How do you know how far to thread the tap/tool before trying to pull it out?

Thx

The reason is because there is an excellent chance that the tap will push chips down the hole. Chips will damage the cylinder walls if they get in and the crank is turned.

cdynaco · 4/18/10, 10:27 PM

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mustangbaxter · 4/19/10, 4:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katfish

The TSB mentions stuffing a vacuum cap down the slug. Any reason to do this, what are the chances some metal shavings will fall in?

How do you know how far to thread the tap/tool before trying to pull it out?

Thx

I used an oil soaked Q-Tip at the bottom, and lots of axel grease on the tip of the tap to prevent any shaving going down there. Also I just cut about 3-4 rotations in mine, then that metal sleeve started to turn in the head, so I figured I had gone far enough, sure enough, it came right out with no problem!

Tim

Katfish · 4/19/10, 5:57 PM

The tool came today. It was comical how easy the plug tip came out. It took longer to read the instructions than it did to use the tool. I did shove a vacuum cap down the tip as a precaution.

Oh well, that little project is over. Anyone want to buy the tool?

white08gt · 4/21/10, 5:03 PM

what plugs did you replace with?

Katfish · 4/21/10, 8:42 PM

I went with the 1 piece Champions # 7989, $105 shipped from Rockauto

Make sure you google rockauto discount, there's always a 5% discount code floating around.

GrumpysGT · 4/24/10, 5:01 AM

Katfish, you have a PM about the tool.
GrumpysGT

Barricade · 4/25/10, 9:19 AM

I bought the tool as well cause I always have bad luck doing things like this. lol

Casey4s · 4/26/10, 10:04 PM

I bought the Lisle extractor tool as insurance. I knew if I bought the $79 tool in advance I would never need to use it so it was worth the investment. My plugs came out with just a quick soak in break cleaner.

I have loaned it out twice in two months though.

4/16/10, 7:47 AM	#1
Katfish V6 Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Central FL Car: 2006 GT Posts: 75	Where can I get the Spark tool? Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh! I'm changing the sparkplugs on my 06 with only 24k miles. 7 came out ok, of course the 8th broke! Where did you get the removal tool & tap? Any suggestions from unfortunate who've done this before? Service Tool 303-1203 (I assume the tap mentioned in the TSB is seperate?) Thx PS: I followed the TSB exactly

4/16/10, 10:09 AM	#3
cop on my back Mach 1 Member Richard Join Date: September 25, 2004 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Car: 2005 Mustang GT, 2004 F150 Lariat Screw 4X4 Posts: 896	Buy a 9X1mm tap and tap the hole. Then get a peice of ready rod (threaded rod) the same and use a stack of sockets with a washer and a nut on top to use to draw the part out of the head. I made my own tool (I am a machinist) just like the ones you can buy when I did my F150, 3 of those broke. Go to a F150 forum and search on this topic. The 5.4 uses the same plugs and there are a few home made kits that work fine. My buddy has my tool now, he is changing his plugs in his Mustang this weekend. __________________ Current mods: 20" boss wheels, Nitto invo tires, SHR flush louvers, colour matched side mirrors, upper plenum engine cover, painted calipers, tinted windows, pair of 10" subs, Eibach pro springs, BMR LCA's and adjustable panhard rod, Hurst shifter, engine start button, KSR center fog lights grill, K&N air cleaner, CDC chin spoiler, SS brake lines, premium sloted rotors, hawk pads, CDC ducktail spoiler and rear brake light, cervinis side exhaust, and side scoops, Brenspeed SCT tuner, short antenna, home made brake duct kit, BBK CAI Waiting to be installed: nothing Future mods: Saleen supercharger (dream), after market shocks maybe Koni

4/16/10, 11:59 AM	#4
Katfish V6 Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Central FL Car: 2006 GT Posts: 75	Thx for the info, Found the tool for $75 shipped, I'll go ahead and give it a try. Oh well, I'll just have to drive my beater next week. Attached Thumbnails

4/18/10, 1:13 PM	#5
mustangbaxter GT Member Join Date: August 12, 2005 Posts: 142	I made my own tool as well, but I used a 3/8 tap, and 3/8 threaded rod!! total cost.... less than 5 bucks Attached Thumbnails __________________ I forgot what I was going to put here... 2005 Mustang GT Supercharges with an Edelbrock E-force Supercharger, Serial # 0001 Signed by Vic Edelbrock himself!! 400 hp / 384 Tq

4/18/10, 9:00 PM	#8
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4/16/10, 7:58 AM	#2
Katfish V6 Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Central FL Car: 2006 GT Posts: 75	Will this work? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...motiveQ5fTools The tool in the TSB is $300!

4/18/10, 6:29 PM	#7
Katfish V6 Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Central FL Car: 2006 GT Posts: 75	The TSB mentions stuffing a vacuum cap down the slug. Any reason to do this, what are the chances some metal shavings will fall in? How do you know how far to thread the tap/tool before trying to pull it out? Thx

4/19/10, 5:57 PM	#12
Katfish V6 Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Central FL Car: 2006 GT Posts: 75	The tool came today. It was comical how easy the plug tip came out. It took longer to read the instructions than it did to use the tool. I did shove a vacuum cap down the tip as a precaution. Oh well, that little project is over. Anyone want to buy the tool?

4/21/10, 5:03 PM	#13
white08gt Member Al Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Collierville, Tn Car: 2008 mustang gt Posts: 12	what plugs did you replace with?

4/21/10, 8:42 PM	#14
Katfish V6 Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Central FL Car: 2006 GT Posts: 75	I went with the 1 piece Champions # 7989, $105 shipped from Rockauto Make sure you google rockauto discount, there's always a 5% discount code floating around.

4/24/10, 5:01 AM	#15
GrumpysGT Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Posts: 29	Katfish, you have a PM about the tool. GrumpysGT

4/25/10, 9:19 AM	#16
Barricade Cobra Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: The Alamo Car: Decepticon Posts: 1,162	I bought the tool as well cause I always have bad luck doing things like this. lol __________________ 2001 GT Bullitt DHG # 737 (SOLD HER!! 10/01/06) 2005 GT Screaming Yellow w/painted black stripes & a rare passanger seat ejection button option. 2006 Saleen Barricade

4/26/10, 10:04 PM	#17
Casey4s GT Member David Join Date: September 17, 2009 Location: Woodbridge, Virginia Car: Torch Red 2005 GT Posts: 150	I bought the Lisle extractor tool as insurance. I knew if I bought the $79 tool in advance I would never need to use it so it was worth the investment. My plugs came out with just a quick soak in break cleaner. I have loaned it out twice in two months though.

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