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Originally posted by jborge:
I took a small piece of clear hose from home Depot about the same diameter of the sparkplug well and Duct taped it to my Shop vac and cleaned out the wells.
I found that even after removing the plugs, small amounts of debris woulds break off the outer edges of the plug.
Take a look with a flashlight!
With the plug removed I did not want to blow it out with air. Vacume did a gread job.
Excellent idea. Better still, vacuum it out before and after removing the plug.
Jim Johnson
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03 Escape Limited
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Originally posted by Big Jim:
Excellent idea. Better still, vacuum it out before and after removing the plug.
I agree. Anytime I have engine parts off, I try to vacuum the surrounding area.
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Duratec V6 24-valve 2.5L ATX
108,000 mi.
Replaced: crankshaft w/ DMD, EGR valve (clogged), EVR, DPFE, PCV valve, evap emissions hose & tube (cracked), window regulator (broken), LH & RH PCV tubes, UIM gasket (leak), ignition coil
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Hmm, okay now is there a procedure for if you kinda wanna remove the plenium? I've got just under 90k on my 96 'tour and I wanted to clean out in there. It seems over time the car has gotten less responsive when the secondaries open, it feels rubbery so I wanted to clean up in there to see if it helps. Also, anyone know of any current good deals on plug wires? I was thinking of the Ford 9mm sport ones but am open to suggestions. It looks like its gonna be a car day on Saturday 
--Ken
96 SE MTX Black, KKM Tru-rev, SVT Exhaust, SP/KVR brakes. Now if only I could drive...
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Do you actually notice a difference from the original stock ones when upgrading. Besides the nice colors I don't see an advantage to the higher end wires???
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1996SE sports package, Duratec MTX No mods yet.
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the 9mm wires aren't gonna give you any extra horses or anything,but mine does seem to run smoother with them...plus they aren't any more expensive really than the stockers..plus they should last longer...i got my 9mm's from bill at chicago connection for less than $50 shipped,and he had all the colors in stock when i got mine..bill is a very nice guy,and was very helpful and appreciative..quick shipping also...here's his #:
bill at chicago connection:1-773-229-0655
new,new ride!
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Cool, I will give Bill a call about the wires. Are those the 9mm Ford Motorsport ones or are then another brand?
--Ken
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Originally posted by Cali SE:
Cool, I will give Bill a call about the wires. Are those the 9mm Ford Motorsport ones or are then another brand?
they are the ford racing 9mm...they are actually made for the cougar,which has the same engine...they fit great..
new,new ride!
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