[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 4693: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3823)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 4695: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3823)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 4696: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3823)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 4697: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3823)
SCLakes.com • View topic - Tow Vehicle Maintenance
SCLakes.com

SCLakes.com

Bringing fishermen togeather since 1998!
It is currently Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:54 pm
Sponsors
       

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 8 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Tow Vehicle Maintenance
PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:05 pm 
Offline
**Founding Member**
**Founding Member**
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:49 pm
Posts: 1074
Location: Salisbury, NC
Took the explorer (2000 V8) to the shop today - it ain't getting much work. I boat a rice burner to save gas on the 130 miles a day that I am driving to work and back. Anyway I had hit adeer and need headlamp fixed, aligned, etc. Guy suggested some other items - among them new spark plugs for - get this - $231 dollars - am I missing something??? He didn't mention wires and I didn't ask.

_________________
JoJo’s [strike]best (and only) [/strike] , [strike]orphaned[/strike], [strike]estranged [/strike] , reinstated NC fishing buddy


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:18 pm 
Offline
Technical Moderator
Technical Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:51 pm
Posts: 2047
Location: On the way to Tallahassee FL
If it's a 4.0L V-6 them plugs are a pain to get at, and some models recommend Bosch Platinum plus dual electrode plugs. They run about $6.00 each at Advance but I'm sure if you get them from Ford they will probably be double. That is pretty high though.

_________________
I'm not fluent in Idiot could you please speak slowly?


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 10:22 pm 
Offline
**Founding Member**
**Founding Member**
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:49 pm
Posts: 1074
Location: Salisbury, NC
It is a 5.0 L V8. I should be able to replace them myself shouldn't I?? Ok well a guy of average mechanical aptitude :o

_________________
JoJo’s [strike]best (and only) [/strike] , [strike]orphaned[/strike], [strike]estranged [/strike] , reinstated NC fishing buddy


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 9:14 am 
Offline
Technical Moderator
Technical Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:51 pm
Posts: 2047
Location: On the way to Tallahassee FL
Cooter,
Here you go http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=80940

From my mechanic buds on BBC.

_________________
I'm not fluent in Idiot could you please speak slowly?


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 10:14 am 
Offline
SCLakes Court Jester
SCLakes Court Jester

Joined: Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:23 pm
Posts: 1583
Location: Gaffney SC
I bought plugs for my 2000 Z71 with a 5.3 motor and the plugs were over $80.00 my cost at my local parts store. They had to order them since nobody stocked them locally and after I bought them I found out these plugs are actually guarenteed til 100,000 miles so the new ones are still sitting on the bench. I did pull one plug and it still looks like brand new and it had 70,000 miles on it. The GM stuff has 8 coils and the wires are very short so if they need replaced it shouldn't be very expensive for them. Not sure about the Fords though. New cars are expensive to have repaired but really they never need much. I still don't need brake pads on the truck at 78,000 miles and I just replaced the battery, hoses, belts and anti freeze for the first time a little while ago. That's 5 yrs with no repairs at all, just tires, oil and filters. RM

_________________
God Bless America, Land that I love

It's only a gambling problem if you lose


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 11:13 am 
Offline
Site Admin
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:05 pm
Posts: 4725
Location: Lake Murray SC
NEVER BUY AN Expedition.

I love Stacies truck but it cost us 600.00 for a tune up.

The plugs are damn near impossible to get at & it takes all day just to change them.

Mike

_________________
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.....


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:52 pm 
Offline
**Founding Member**
**Founding Member**
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:49 pm
Posts: 1074
Location: Salisbury, NC
Thanks CM. That is a helpful site. Sounds like with minor cussing and a swivel I should be all set LOl :grin:

_________________
JoJo’s [strike]best (and only) [/strike] , [strike]orphaned[/strike], [strike]estranged [/strike] , reinstated NC fishing buddy


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:39 pm 
Offline
Member
Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:34 pm
Posts: 74
Location: Anderson, SC
As you may already know. The 5.0V8 should not be expensive at all to tune up. Just get some NGK spark plugs and a set of spart plug wires. I replaced them in my 5.8L ford a couple of months ago and it cost around $60 bucks. Now I have a 2002 F150 with a 5.4L. You have to take of the fuel injection coils just to get to the spark plugs! :mad:


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 8 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:


All content is copyright © SCLakes.com and its original authors. Forum powered by phpBB.