199 Escort Spark Plug Repalcement

JIMBILCO

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1919 FORD ESCORT

How do you acess the spark plugs in a 1999 Ford Escort 2.0L DOHC Zetec engine to replace them?

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 AT 8:58 PM

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CATCH_15

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You will need a long extension and a socket specially designed to hold on to spark plugs since it is overhead cam and the plugs are recessed in the head. Just remove the plug wires and replace the plug ONE AT A TIME as to not get your wires mixed up. Be sure not to tighten them too much either or you could break the plug. It's a relativley simple job.

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 AT 10:17 PM

JIMBILCO

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[quote="catch_15"]You will need a long extension and a socket specially designed to hold on to spark plugs since it is overhead cam and the plugs are recessed in the head. Just remove the plug wires and replace the plug ONE AT A TIME as to not get your wires mixed up. Be sure not to tighten them too much either or you could break the plug. It's a relativley simple job.[/Quote] [quote= "Reply"] My problem is how to remove the rubber plug cover/wire assembly. It appears to be molded to the valve cover or deeply imbedded in it.[/Quote]

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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006 AT 8:53 AM

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Just be patient with it. Don't pull on the wire, but rather wiglle the boot until the wire comes loose. If they haven't been replace the life of the car, they may need to be.

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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006 AT 10:54 AM