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Old 08-07-2013, 09:35 PM
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Spark Plug Change for 6.8L V-10 3V
Its getting close for a spark plug change. What plug works best in a 2009 F250 6.8L V-10 3V?
Does this plug change experience the same problems as the 5.4L 3V?
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Old 08-07-2013, 11:41 PM
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motorcraft plugs FTW

same as any 3v.....if original yet from the factory....black cop boots bad....brown cop boots good
 
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Old 08-08-2013, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 88racing
motorcraft plugs FTW

same as any 3v.....if original yet from the factory....black cop boots bad....brown cop boots good
Thanks for the reply.
What is the problem history with the different color COPs?
 
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Old 08-08-2013, 11:25 AM
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Not an issue with the 09's, the head changeover was in mid-2008. You want Motorcraft SP-509, conventional 1 piece plugs.
 
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The dealer just gave me a ballpark estimate $400 for a plug change. This semms very high.
 
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Depends on their hourly labor rate and what the book time is. List price on those plugs are about 15 bucks each, that's $150 just for parts. 2.5 hours at 100/hr sounds in the ballpark.
 
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