So I have these lovely plugs from Torrie .. But looking at the back cylinder head I am thinking I need to see a guide before attempting.

am I assuming correctly that the CoP will NOT fit out UNDER the cross member and what looks to be part of the Tubing for the turbo?  I need to see how much I need to peel off the back cylinder head before even attempting (i'm a planner) ..

I have tried a few searches for 'guide' + 'plugs' and 'change plugs' and a few iterations of that but the search limiter is making it very frustrating to wait 30 seconds between attempts.

assistance greatly appreciated ?

How To articles
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,107.0.html

Spark Plug How To
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1980

Awsome... looking now!

the guide appears to leave the cross member in place.  is it safe to remove?  or will the body flex and not allow me to re-attach it?

i'm thinking of just getting some things out of the way ..

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,4582.msg107951.html#msg107951

pro-tip.  Get a pair of 6+ inch long needle nose pliers.  when the CoP boot rips in half ... on the drivers side BACK cylinder... it is neigh impossible to get ti out with a pair of screw drivers. 

other than that .. did it, done.  2 hours to do it as I needed a extra trip to the store in a second vehicle. .. glad I did it though.

I don't attempt plugs without a few picks, needle nose pliers and 3-4 replacement boot insulators.

Quote from: jimmyducati on January 23, 2017, 06:34:30 PM
I don't attempt plugs without a few picks, needle nose pliers and 3-4 replacement boot insulators.

Interesting... All the rubber insulators at the top on my COP's were all messed up as well.   All except one I believe. I am 2010 as well btw.

The COP R definitely a must especially on higher mileage vehicles.
Here is a post from our very own Rock auto on the COP and a 5% discount. Z
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7295.0.html

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3422364&cc=1445050&jsn=427
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2010,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1445050,ignition,spark+plug+(coil-on-plug)+boot,10150
Discount code below
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7167.0.html

If you can get them off without damaging them, a little bit of dielectric grease in the tip of the boot prior to reinstalling makes them MUCH easier to remove for plug changes down the road.


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