Wanting to get a new set before winter, possibly wires. Pretty sure I have original ones and with 96,xxx on it i figure it's time to get some new ones. Suggestions on good brands/series? My grand marquis is an '02.
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AutoLite or Motorcraft. And if you want to spend some money, NGK's.
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Originally posted by pantera77 -
I'd go with Motorcraft OEM's. Right plugs for the car and not expensive (or shouldn't be)!
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Thank's for the info! I will check my plugs and wires this weekend to see if it's necessary.Comment
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2002 has coil on plug ignition. No wires to replace, just coil packs. If you're running okay, and getting decent fuel economy, no need to replace the coils just yet. OEM coils are about $52 each, there are aftermarket ones available through Rock Auto for $15/each, but a lot of people here poo-poo the aftermarket ones. I've not had any issue, replaced one coil with a cheapie one over a year ago, and it's still hitting strong. Maybe I got lucky?
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis GS HPP - SOLD
Wore out the cam chain tensioners and jumped time at 176k miles.Comment
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the "wires" are the coil "boots"... so yes, there are wires to check as it were.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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I won't worry about coils unless there's a problem. Will check plugs this sunday. Are the boots replaceable?Comment
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My spark plugs crapped out at less than 96,000 miles, so ya, it's about that time. Once you get into misfire territory, you risk frying your coils. I hadn't heard of replaceable boots before, but I just looked into it, and they do indeed sell the boots separately. Here a link:
2000 Grand Marquis LS HPP, a hand-me-down in 2008 with 128,000 km; 175,000 km as of July 2014
mods: air filter box 'tuba', headlight relay harness, J-mod (around 186,350 km), 70mm throttle body, KYB Gas-A-Just shocks, aluminum driveshaft, ARA3 PCMComment
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yes, the boots are replaceable. they just pull off of the coils.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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motorcraft and dont look back. if you require platinum, get the fine wireCharlette - Brown 1977 Ford LTD - 351 Windsor 155K, Full Custom Pioneer system, green HID, interior & underbody
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I heard the 97 + need platinum, double on the passenger side. I guess its cause of the waste spark gate system.
Would I be ok with just platinum (single)??"To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"
-1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
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-1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
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I'd put what the factory calls for.Originally posted by porschpow View Post
"Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob
"NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)
"Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"Comment
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No Clue What THE FACOTRY Calls For. I don't have a manual
Some people here say copper, other say platinum, others say platinum and double platinum, lol
Dealers don't even have there computers go back to 1997 anymore"To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"
-1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
-1986 Honda Magna 700cc
-1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
-2011 Subaru OutbackComment
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Does the Ford Site go back that far for the manual? If not, I would check out OEM plugs on ROCKAUTO or a Ford Dealer site. How about the sticker under the hood? Is it still there? You could also check out EBAY for a OEM manual - I am sure someone has one for sale and it will always come in handy!!
"Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob
"NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)
"Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"Comment
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I just got off the phone with the Lincoln mercury dealer near me. They said, the 97's require double platinum!!!!!"To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"
-1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
-1986 Honda Magna 700cc
-1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
-2011 Subaru OutbackComment
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