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Topic: 2000 GT Mod - Spark plug access and removal
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Stroker's Girl
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona USA
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 11-03-2005 04:41 PM
   
Hello! New to the forum, but need help. Have a 2000 Mustang GT mod. How do I get to the spark plugs? Loss of power, no top end. Help!!Thanks much! Stroker's Girl in SV
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ctastang
Gearhead Posts: 1776
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 11-03-2005 04:53 PM
This isn't help I know, but I'm curious to what your owner's manual says. Does it tell you to take it to an authorized dealer? Mine did on my '99 on how to change a tail light bulb  Carole ------------------
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Stroker's Girl
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona USA
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 11-03-2005 04:57 PM
Hey Carole,Thanks a bunch for the reply. I'm a bit frustrated that I can't get any info, but in due time. The car belongs to my best friend, but I'm trying to help as much as possible. I'm the car girl of the two!! Let me know if you find out anything, otherwise I think her choice is to go to the dealership, especially if there's a warranty!! Have a good day. Stroker's Girl
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 44921
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-03-2005 06:29 PM
Is it running rough and/or skipping? Most likely it isn't plug wires causing a low power/no high end problem.Have you scanned the PCM for diagnostic codes? That would be my first check, then I'd check fuel pump pressure. How old is the fuel filter? ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Stroker's Girl
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona USA
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 11-03-2005 06:34 PM
Hey,Thanks so much. That is some help. Most appreciated. :-)
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 44921
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-03-2005 06:38 PM
My pleasure, welcome to M&M.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2603
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-03-2005 08:01 PM
Welcome to M&M.  Didn't Bruce move to Sierra Vista?
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 1285
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 11-03-2005 09:52 PM
Welcome to M&M!I'm not sure about the 2000, but on my 02, it has the coil on plug set-up. I still haven't tried to change the plugs on mine yet, but from what I've heard, it's fun. ------------------
Greg W.
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2002 Laser Red GT Coupe The Highwayman 3
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Stroker's Girl
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona USA
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 11-04-2005 10:25 AM
Hey 68F100Thanks for the welcoming words. Yes, Bruce aka Prince Charming :-) is in SV. Pretty good investigative techniques! I'll tell him you said hello. I'm grateful for this website. What have I been missing all this time!!!
Have a wonderful day! Stroker's Girl hwyman3 Thanks for your tips. That sounds more like the cure I'm looking for. Although now the problem is the starter. It kicks over, but seems too tired. Not like the spindles are bad, just refusing to maintain spark. Sounds like it's not firing in all cylinders. Eternally grateful! :-)
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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
Gearhead Posts: 1268
From: Grandview, Missouri
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-04-2005 01:45 PM
quote:
Originally posted by hwyman3:
Welcome to M&M!I'm not sure about the 2000, but on my 02, it has the coil on plug set-up. I still haven't tried to change the plugs on mine yet, but from what I've heard, it's fun.
Plugs on a 4.6 are GRAAAAVY!! Compared to a 5.0, you can change the plugs in AT LEAST 1/2 the time, or better, on a 4.6 liter. At work, we have a contest once a year called the Pit Stop Challenge held after work on a Friday. There's a keg, prizes....basically a morale thing. Anyway, it's comprised of teams of two technicians performing basic maintenance on two identical cars....rotate, belt change, and an 8 cylinder tune up on two Grand Marquis' with a 4.6.....from the used car stock....of course. I was able to pull all eight coils, change all 8 plugs and have the car running in 8 minutes 10 seconds.....and I got beat by 1/2 a minute. My opponent had a tighter 7mm swivel. My 7mm swivel was a little sloppy, so I had to guide it onto the coil hold down bolts. The other team won KC Chiefs tickets. We got certificates for dinner. ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 44921
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-04-2005 06:44 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Stroker's Girl:
Not like the spindles are bad, just refusing to maintain spark. Sounds like it's not firing in all cylinders.
Spindles?  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1652
From: Sierra Vista ,Az USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 11-04-2005 10:09 PM
Hey guys this is my girlfriend asking this for her friends 2002 and we need to know with a walk through how to remove the plugs. this car starts great sometimes but others it seams like it is loading up on fuel. the car runs just fine but it is only a starting proplem.
P.S. great to hear from all of you. Bruce Williams
Thanks for the speedy replys My grrl was impressed with the great bunch of people here on M&M.
Take care N266fords and Strokers Girl
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2603
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-04-2005 10:38 PM
Hey Bruce...way to go bud. 
Nice hearing from ya.
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1652
From: Sierra Vista ,Az USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 11-05-2005 01:46 PM
Thank you, 68f100! It has been awhile although everything is good I do not have internet at home so it makes me sad I can't communicate with my fellow members and you Grrrls too, lol.
Miss you all very much.
Hope to be on alittle more often.
Bruce And Jacqueline
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