Finally changed 06 4.6 3v plugs

[Butch-Explorer]

I just changed my plugs in my 2006 Explorer at 110,000 miles. I used the small impact method. All came out in 1 piece, even one by hand as strange as that seems. I have owned it for 3 years ( 2nd owner)

 

[thebrakeman]

You need to buy a lottery ticket....today.

 

[Butch-Explorer]

I had the spark plug removal tool on standby, lol.

 

[beauboy]

I replaced my plugs and coil packs about 6 months ago. I was so scared after reading many of the posts about them breaking. I was really surprised how easy it was. I used a ratchet with a long extension after soaking with PB Blaster for about an hour. At first, I just cracked them loose, then worked them the rest of the way. It wasn't nearly as scary as many have made it out to be. I was very surprised (or very lucky).

And I'm still waiting to hit the lottery!

 

[Explorer_PL]

Yes

sometimes even leslie does not help.
One of mine broke below the hex nut leaving the shield and the thread in the head.
I had to drill the head and put some Frankenstein bushing I bought at Napa
And it was #8 , the worst access.
Held for another 100k

 

[thebrakeman]

The previous owner replaced ours at around 60,000 (we bought it around 68,000). I'm nearing 120,000, and I think I'll do it this spring/summer.

 

[Partsman109]

I just changed my plugs in my 2006 Explorer at 110,000 miles. I used the small impact method. All came out in 1 piece, even one by hand as strange as that seems. I have owned it for 3 years ( 2nd owner)

Good job!...I have to do mine soon.

Did you happen to have a raw gas smell in the cabin before you changed them?...just wondering with the one you had that was hand tight.

 

[Butch-Explorer]

Yes had a slight gas smell and a tapping sound that went away after the plugs replaced.

 

[Butch-Explorer]

I guess my luck ran out now my super smooth 06 X started throw codes and ran very strange. Had 11 codes and 2 stalls.