What if plugs have been in so long they dont want to back out?
@sharktooth198526 күн бұрын
How u get the arm off
@Peter-pv8xxАй бұрын
I don't see how you can remove the coil without removing the fuel rail.
@danabillingsley33042 ай бұрын
Just curious why you didn't actually put anti-seize grease a very light coat on the spark plug threads and a little bit of silicone dielectric grease in the end of the spark plug wire and explain the benefits of these. The anti-seize keeps spark plug threads from welding to the motor from the heat, making them easier to remove the next time & the dielectric silicone grease keeps the spark plug wire connecter to the top of the spark plug from arcing if they get damaged, cut, deteriorated, or wet from water. Also, on the 4.6 and the 5.4 fords I would explain to put a "very light" coat of lubricant on the spark plug to make removing the socket easier, because getting too much oil into the spark plug well can leak down into the piston, especially if you don't tighten the spark plug enough, (specs call for 15 ft/pounds of torque But always do 20 pounds to make sure the plug doesn't loosen up and come out) causing it to misfire. another important thing when changing plugs is to blast out the dirt before during and after the process even down into the spark plug well when you have removed the spark plug with a high-powered leaf blower or compressor. I actually like to spray degreaser and high-pressure water one day before I start the process... also, you want to hold the socket very straight in place while you're breaking the plug loose so that you don't break the ceramic top of The spark plug ... these are all important details that will make your videos better than everyone else's. give a little more details... cover all the possible bases because when people depend on you and then two months after they've done the repairs, they find out all these extra little things that you didn't tell him and they're like man I was having problem with that or yeah, there was a bunch of dirt and sand on my motor or whatever and they're not happy because they've already done the job and they feel like going back and doing it again and covering all the bases that you didn't
@hectorespinoza68302 ай бұрын
@danabillingsley3304 Thank you for your comment. I think you can tell I'm not a professional mechanic, I'm learning as people like your self that let me know what I did wrong for me that is good thing. Unfortunately that Lincoln I no longer have a drunk drive slammed in to it. Again thanks.
@Niever5 ай бұрын
Finally. Someone who isn't juggling the camera while doing this.
@hectorespinoza68305 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment, I hope the video helped
@truth83197 ай бұрын
Good video
@EricJackson-mh7wt Жыл бұрын
Don't forget to take master cylinder cap off before you use clamp to back the piston off. The pressure will prevent in doing so.
@hectorespinoza6830 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric Jackson I think I forgot the part.
@ericgarcia3283 Жыл бұрын
What about cylinder 7
@rubyfelix9664 Жыл бұрын
T.y. Hector.
@hectorespinoza6830 Жыл бұрын
Ruby F. Your welcome
@kultsi_5698 Жыл бұрын
Ok I have an 04’ lincoln 4.6 and on the drivers side there is a guard that is over the fuel injectors and I CAN NOT get the m-f-r off… where is that part in this video???
@ericgarcia3283 Жыл бұрын
Dude did not show please tell me if you found a solution, about to cut it off with a sawzaw
@AlamoCityCello Жыл бұрын
Thanks much! Very helpful
@hectorespinoza6830 Жыл бұрын
John Stuart Thank you for your comment I'm glade that the video helped, there's a one or two mistakes that was pointed out to me on the video but not bat for a beginner.
@christophermunoz2052 жыл бұрын
I got the cross drilled ones on ebay 225 the whole set with pads cleaner and fluid
@davntelisha192 жыл бұрын
Putting it on taking it off was eazy but putting it all back together
@davntelisha192 жыл бұрын
Man that shit kicking my ass right now lower control arm
@hectorespinoza68302 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave Mercando thank you for your comment. Just that you know I didn't know what I was doing, just take your time and be careful.
@Michael-gv1di2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for skipping the most important part taking rotor off
@jonvoigt49432 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hector, Your video helped me get my 2001 Lincoln Town Car brakes done correctly
@hectorespinoza68302 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment I'm glade that the video helped.
@kccodex89312 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to put the plastic insulator on the top of the coil spring, otherwise you'll get a nasty grinding screech, when you pull up into the driveway. Also make sure you have the rubber bumpstops in place or you'll blow through shocks, faster than Stormy Daniel's.
@MechanicDawson062 жыл бұрын
Finally a person that knows what they're doing!!! Thanks for the awesome video.
@hectorespinoza68302 жыл бұрын
Dawson W Thank you for your comment but I really didn't know what I was doing, I was just guessing.
@301Pont2 жыл бұрын
Very good video and very informative. I've replaced both lowers on my '96 Grand Marquis. The problem I have had is this: there are two drain holes in the lower control arm spring pocket. One hole should be covered by the end of the spring and the other hole left uncovered. This is a challenge to get exactly right. You can align it by sight initially but the spring will try to twist a little as it gets compressed going back into the car and throw off the alignment of the spring slightly. Is this all that big of a deal or as long as you get it in the pocket is it good? One thing I did for an added measure of safety was to run a stout chain through the shock hole of the lower control arm and through the spring just in case.
@roberthall63402 жыл бұрын
4 pd sledge hammer makes the job easier
@hectorespinoza68302 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert you are correct but I am not a mechanic I never done a jod like that before. But I used what I had at the time. And thank you for your comment.
@96turboSE2 жыл бұрын
What size are the lower co trolls arm bolts? I need new ones and the dealership. Auto parts stores, and junk yards cant tell me.
@cdnelson72912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this, you saved me a couple hundred dollars👍
@hectorespinoza68302 жыл бұрын
Your welcome
@winterlane40252 жыл бұрын
A claw hammer... the true sign of an automotive professional. No thanks.
@hectorespinoza68302 жыл бұрын
Winter Lane Thank you for your comment, just to let you know I am not a car mechanic at all in any way shape or form. I just used what had on hand. But I did save alot of money.
@rudolphramos32263 жыл бұрын
Great video.Thank you so much. Kudos to you. I really appreciate your tutorial video. I need to change out the plugs on my Mom's car.
@hectorespinoza68302 жыл бұрын
Rudolph Ramos Your welcome thank you for your comment. I'm glad the video was helpful
@billwesterlund65093 жыл бұрын
Amazing how many critical steps were omitted. I did the ass end on my 94 TC 10 years ago, so I needed a refresher, or so I thought, doing mine this weekend: the right way, not like this!
@trevorvanhaitsma75672 жыл бұрын
If you know so much why didn't you share that instead of being a whiny bitch
@hunterthompson66592 жыл бұрын
I did mine pads and rotors but they squeak horribly I’ve been through them twice and I have no idea what it could be. Ive greased all contact points. The only thing I can think of is the pads got too hot or something. If you know something I don’t please let me know.
@cliffmcsparran33903 жыл бұрын
Helpful, but when your body blocks sunlight we can’t see what you’re doing. Making a video outdoors or indoors always requires secondary lighting.
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Cliff McSparran Thank you for your comment, I'm glad it was helpful. That was first time I ever did a video working on my car at the time. Sadly my Lincoln was hit by a drunk driver and totaled it.
@AwesomeFuture7773 жыл бұрын
Lighting is horrible
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
My apologies, that was my first time I did a video. And the first time I ever did a front end job too.
@AwesomeFuture7773 жыл бұрын
@@hectorespinoza6830 no problem, I appreciate the video for sure. I'm doing both sides completely. I have a broken spring at the base 6 inches from the end of the coil. Didn't know but now I don't want to replace both since the left side is already done.
@Anthonythesider3 жыл бұрын
That caliper was putting alot of pressure on that brake hose
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthonythesiter Thank you for your comment, yes I know that now where before I didn't. This is how I learn from my mistakes from comments like yours. Thank you, but not bad for the fisrt time.
@skipmalaney92333 жыл бұрын
Great video but no torque specs on plugs
@tobiaslenz80943 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that video olease keep it on KZbin cause i made the real of the mechanic and showed every detail. Big like!
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Tobias Lenz Thank you for your comment and your welcome.
@adamcrownvictoriacarrepair71053 жыл бұрын
I cant believe you just left the caliper hanging like that the whole time...sooo bad for the brake line and connections...on the upper control arm I noticed you skipped over all the brake lines in the way of the nut on the right side....
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam Crown Victoria Car repair help First thanks for your comment, so that you know I'm not a mechanic that was the very first time I have ever done a jod like that. I did the video because there Where no videos of that kind. And I did it so people can see that if I can do it anyone can do it. I'm learning from people like yourself to let me know what I did wrong and I thank you for that Adam Crown Victoria Car repair help.
@yuvondaburnsed28463 жыл бұрын
What do u do when a metric socket gets stuck on lincion towcar spark plug base
@carltorjusen5582 жыл бұрын
shove some dynamite to blow it out. problem solved.
@thatslow4.63 жыл бұрын
Very nice ride Hector, I have a 2002 Grand Marquis, This was great help aswell as your older videos because i will be doing all that to my 02 soon. Just waiting on parts.
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Sawzall Garage thank you for your comment, I'm also glad that the video was a help.
@charlesparks29313 жыл бұрын
He's not showing about the fuel rail bullshit video
@zamiryi3 жыл бұрын
how did you manage to get the rear nuts off the upper control arms ? I cannot get anything to fit in there no matter what I try.
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Zamiryi I really don't remember, unfortunately my Lincoln was totaled by a drunk driver, thankfully no one was hurt. A little side note that the first time I did video. But please let me know if you managed to complete the job.
@zamiryi3 жыл бұрын
All I see is shadow...
@Steven-kc7id3 жыл бұрын
Pro Tip: Make sure your auto parts store has the calipers in stock before doing this job. Most stores don't have them stocked and you would be down a day at least if the caliper needs replaced.
@drewskeez1156 Жыл бұрын
This is true but what you want to do even before ordering your pads is check which kind of piston you have. If you have a phenolic caliper piston in the rear you need to order specific pads for it. Phenolic is a type of resin plastic...you cannot use the typical pads for steel caliper pistons. The phenolic pistons are much thicker so the circular opening in the piston is smaller. Not sure if it was an option or what but a lot of these cars have them, especially the ones that were used for police cruisers or taxis because of better durability. looks like he had a steel one in the video. I have an 02 town car and it had the phenolic rears.
@cliftonpeterson58633 жыл бұрын
Does this apply to the to the Mercury Grand Marquis are they the same suspension
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Clifton Peterson To answer your question I really don't know. To be honest I just jumped right into it. But if you plan on doing the job please be extremely careful. And let me know how it went.
@chattyc13 жыл бұрын
Well thanks for this video, I’m going to try and replace one on my Cartier, I’m 62 and need a good explanation in simple terms!
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
This n That with Cat Your welcome please let me know how it went.
@SuperJoes703 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 Lincoln Mark 8 is the procedure the same ?? thanks Joe
@champsmitty13 жыл бұрын
Way to skip the part about changing the breaks asshole
@stevenransbottom88153 жыл бұрын
Bosh makes the plugs to ford / lincoln specs but they are mainly mopar
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Steven Ransbotton Thank you for your comment, yes you are correct but I don't know that at the time. This is how I learn from comments like yours, as you can tell I'm no master mechanic.
@senioraces3 жыл бұрын
Hector,Thanks for the video. How long did it take to remove the control arms?
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Hi LedfootC6 thank you for your comment, it took me 2 days. If you noticed I started on the right side, I said too my self I don't know what I'm doing at first.
@thehardestworker693 жыл бұрын
Starts out good but no lighting
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
Hi Norman Wiggins Sorry about the lightning that was my first time I did a video. The next one I do I'll make sure I have plenty of lighting. Unfortunately a drunk driver totaled my car.
@JosePerez-oq6wl4 жыл бұрын
Hector you’re so calm and awesome, I just became a FAN....Blessings
@hectorespinoza68304 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jose Perez I appreciate that, hopefully it was a help.
@guilastocker80514 жыл бұрын
Don't stand in front of demo.Shadows were not helping.But thank you.
@hectorespinoza68304 жыл бұрын
Guila Stocker Your welcome but that was first time doing a video hopefully it helped. Unfortunately my Lincoln was totaled by a drunk driver.
@ready4death23 жыл бұрын
@@hectorespinoza6830 how much would it cost for a shop to do? My front end is hella squeaking :(
@hectorespinoza68303 жыл бұрын
@@ready4death2 To answer your question I really don't know, I would call your auto shop and ask how much they charge to do the work.
@Clamjammer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch! Doesn’t seem too bad. These are great cars and ride like a dream !
@hectorespinoza68304 жыл бұрын
Your welcome donovo I'm glad the video was a help.
@dustinlampston76184 жыл бұрын
The way he wacked the top of the tie rod made me sick to my stomach THEY HAVE A DESIGNATED WACKING AREA BUILT RIGHT IN DUMBASS!!!
@bobbyortega60154 жыл бұрын
Good video, funny my Tio's name is Willie Espinoza, he's also a mechanic!👍🏾
@mkz49034 жыл бұрын
What were all the parts you bought to do the job. So I can replace all of it
@hectorespinoza68304 жыл бұрын
Mk Z At the end of the part 2 of my video it should have all parts I replaced including part numbers. Good luck and please let me know how you did thank you.