That sucks now you need to pull the intake to get at the plugs. You can still get at them with the plastic 3L upper. Where does the EGR hook up?
1999 3.0L Cougar: 220fwhp and 200tq
2003 VW Passat W8 with 4 Motion AWD
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PM for intrest in 3L SVT Contours, 3L swaps into your current car, Prepped 3L engines, or anything 3L related.