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(Message started by: Annelk on Mar 27^th, 2006, 12:31pm)

Title: Spark plugs
Post by Annelk on Mar 27^th, 2006, 12:31pm

another stupid question coming up....... where are the spark plugs on this car?? ??? after owning the car for nearly four years I thought I might try a change....I can't see them anywhere!!

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by Simmo on Mar 27^th, 2006, 12:33pm

Annelk. They are under the 'cover plate' on top of the engine and it is held in place by 10 small bolts.The plugs are quite deep down. This photo should help http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/top%203.jpg. The two black 'boxes' which sit on top of two of the pugs are the coil packs. They are simply held by two bolts.

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by Annelk on Mar 27^th, 2006, 1:19pm

MANY THANKS FOR BOTH YOUR QUICK RESPONSES SIMMO.... I thought they must be under there somewhere..... seems as though they don't need changing too often then ;D

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by Simmo on Mar 27^th, 2006, 1:44pm

That would appear to be the case as most of these are platinum tipped these days. The details are on this page if you do decide to change them. http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/diy.htm.

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by mr._floppy on Mar 27^th, 2006, 3:31pm

Beware, the wiring under this cover gets very hot and subsequently the loom wire plastic insulation will be very brittle so treat it carefully or else a heap of electric based trouble will bite your bottom . :-[

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by Annelk on Mar 27^th, 2006, 5:46pm

Hmmm, perhaps it might be better to forget them until they show a definate problem..... what is the consensus here, when/if to fit new plugs?

Title: Re: Spark plugs
Post by mr._floppy on Mar 27^th, 2006, 6:37pm

Don't be put off , it's an easy process, you'll need a 8 inch long extension ( Oooh! don't we all dearie :o) for your spark plug socket.

After four years they might benefit from a bit of an examination/ clean.