1997 Ford Expedition Spark plug/coil

1997 FORD EXPEDITION
165,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JENG1029
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I have a 97 Expedition, and the #3 spark plug has fouled. The problem is that the rubber piece on the bottom of the coil is broken off. Is this fixable? I have had a couple of people try to remove it, with no luck. I need to replace the catalytic converter, but don't want to spend the money if the plug/coil is not repairable. Thanks, Jenn
May 11, 2009 at 6:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Jenn,
Are you refering to the rubber boot that goes over the spark plug? If so, yes they are replaceable.

Let me know.

Joe
May 14, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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JENG1029
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It is the boot, however the boot is broken off. There is about an inch or two (I'm guessing because I cannot really see it that well) of the boot left attached to the plug. I cannot get that piece off/out.
May 14, 2009 at 6:27 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you able to get an knife in there to cut out the old boot? If cut at least enough to remove the spark plug?
May 15, 2009 at 3:01 AM
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JENG1029
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We have cut it to try to get a grip on it better, but are still unable to get it. Cannot get past it to the plug.
May 15, 2009 at 6:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You will need to get a long pair of needle nose plyers that can reach down in to get a bit one it and try to rip it off.
May 15, 2009 at 3:19 PM
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JENG1029
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Ok, I will give a shot. Thanks for your help. Wish me luck. lol
May 16, 2009 at 4:11 AM
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