BA Falcon - Spark plugs and ignition coil packs

[@birdsandthingsbeachandbush1064]

It was a helpful video. On a side note, I like guessing where ppl are, Qld. Maybe Cairns.

[@tangles01]

Brisbane mate

[@tangles01]

@@birdsandthingsbeachandbush1064 being wrong does that.

[@birdsandthingsbeachandbush1064]

@@tangles01 well I take it all back I was right I said QLD I only pride my self on the state not the town.

[@iwillnotcomply2002]

That help me out big time no.6 plug great video mate

[@tangles01]

Yeah she's a bit tougher than you'd expect with an engine bay the size of a small country they managed to make that tight.

[@iwillnotcomply2002]

@@tangles01 haha yeah long way from Xseries ford

[@tangles01]

@@iwillnotcomply2002 with no reason to be either. Just have the engine 2 inches forward or lower or a bit if both.

[@iwillnotcomply2002]

@@tangles01 mate after the 1980's they employed halfwitt's engineers to make Ford. 😂

[@NathanCroucher]

Thanks for that

[@tangles01]

All good

[@jdogcampbell7029]

Used the exact same ignition coils and they did the trick perfectly

[@tangles01]

Good stuff

[@rods6405]

14:29 so true make sure no gaps underneath . My BA started missing found that the last mechanic did not fit this properly it was sucking in dirty air. I actually pull the complete thing apart and fit that bit first. Top video thanks

[@tangles01]

Bugger

[@mickyr171]

Mate, ive owned my BF falcon for 4.5 years and everytime i looked at the engine it was just confusing, you've made it so clear in every tutorial ive seen from you so thankyou 8-D

[@tangles01]

You're exactly the person I did these for mate.

[@phillipnorris5261]

Bf falcon is the best I have to do mine just gotta find what the best spark n coils are I got a xr6 mk2 bf falcon 07

[@alexmarfleet9223]

Owe you a beer! Plugs and coils done! (From barely running to idling smoothly!)

[@tangles01]

You could alway subscribe and watch the other vids with adds?

[@Dazzwidd]

You're a good man, helping people with things like this. Fair dinkum Aussie all the way

[@tangles01]

Just doing my very very little bit

[@romekgod]

Thanks bud, you don't know how much I appreciate that you show and talk through all of the job not just the easy bits. Very helpful, cheers.

[@tangles01]

Not a problem mate. I try to make it so anyone can follow it.

[@deidremcintosh6892]

Thank you so much ,The magnet bowl is very important My LPG wagon stopped and wont start ,all fuses good ,wasnt running rough and solinoid has power .Brand new battery in and wont start ,serviced regulary

[@tangles01]

There probably would be a valve somewhere to isolate it, no idea where as I don't have one.

[@richyearle007]

My mate got stuck on number six spark plug..Your video sure helped, so thanks for sharing.. That seems like a very complete socket/ spanner set you are using..Do you mind sharing the brand and model number?..Cheers..

[@tangles01]

That's just the stanley 240" I think piece kit.

[@richyearle007]

@@tangles01 I thought it was Stanley with yellow on the ratchet handles but could not make it out..The only other brand with yellow tools is Dewalt... Thank you.

[@tangles01]

@richyearle007 I think I say in the vid any kit with suitable long and shot extensions and a uni should do it.

[@jibba0jabba1]

This was a very handy vid. Thanks for sharing / posting. An issue I did come across was a couple of the coil packs, the plug section got stuck down in the engine with the old spark plugs and wouldn’t come out. What I did, was spray a heap of WD40 down the side of them and that provided enough lubrication for me to be able to wiggle them out with pliers without damaging them.

[@tangles01]

nice one

[@shaunb7614]

Good videos mate, easy to follow. Thanks

[@tangles01]

Glad they helped mate

[@GOKHANDILEK]

Great video. Don't forget to put the engine oil cap on after removing the plastic cover while you are fiddling with the plugs and coils to prevent debris going into the engine unintentionally.

[@tangles01]

That is a good idea, and I usually do it, but didn't this time, I suppose because I knew I was only going to be 1 minute demonstrating and not there to do the whole job.

[@iwillnotcomply2002]

Hahaha yeah that's a good tip.

[@paolowalker764]

hey mate just wondering if its the exact same with fg’s?

[@julianalderson3938]

Great vid. Yer be only had bf wagon 3 weeks runs ok but start up is shit sometimes. N new battery all that best way foward i rekon. Can tell last fulla didnt give it nuthin. Thanx

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Thanks so much for this video! I've been staring at the engine wondering where the spark plugs were as they don't show and neither do the leads!

[@tangles01]

No problems mate

[@mariog7763]

tangles01 hey bud could you please send us the link on the factory Manuel cheers great video

[@tangles01]

Mate 2 mins on google will have it for you

[@petermihan2128]

Thanks for the great video. After watching it I had a crack at doing my plugs myself. I was extra careful so probably took a little longer then I could have. Apart from the plugs costing a bit more then I thought I completed the task successfully saving I reckon at least a couple hundred bucks on labour. Cheers

[@tangles01]

Easily saved yourself some cash, if you got iridium or platinum plugs they are good for 100,00km so worth the extra.

[@andrekriwat5371]

Doing plugs n coils now ... Just wanted to hear the conclusion ? As I'm waiting for the parts ... This xr6 ba on inspection had the throttle body misaligned by 3-4 mm is that ford ? I'm sure Tickford didn't slap em on like that .

[@tangles01]

Well the coils were my problem. And that fixed it. A dozen of people may have had the crossover off for plug changes and general maintenance since new.

[@markdurl8341]

the spark plugs are about the only thing i hate in a barra, especially the one right at the rear of the motor

[@tangles01]

Yeah a big oversight

[@markdurl8341]

@@tangles01 i can do all 6, its just that one at the back that gives me a headaches

[@tangles01]

@@markdurl8341 yeah short extension and uni gets it done.

[@markdurl8341]

@@tangles01 dont forget the copius amounts of swearing

[@tangles01]

@@markdurl8341 I'm too old to get angry at that job. I've got a 300zx in the shed if I want to swear at something.

[@spamsam99]

Mate, I wish you had told us what could go wrong! First non of the coils came out intact, the top separated from the rubber tube, then I had to use pliers with a strong pull to get the tubes out. Then I found one plug hole was full of oil - over the plug top, so It looks like the rocker cover will have to come off right? Sound like a difficult and dirty job? I should have identified the problem cylinder, then disconnected the coil connector and run the car to a garage. It would not run as was with the oil filled plug. I'm suprised it worked smoothly last week? I have yet to look at the plugs, as I need a special socket to remove them. Iridium done 65,000 KM.

[@tangles01]

Never had any of those issues to warn you about mate. Oil in the plug well could just be covered gaskets, all the way up to cracked head. It's hard to know. No special sockets needed for plugs, the iridium I have don't need it. You'll need a uni and extension for number 6 though.

[@dragonmaid1360]

Thanks dude. Been a while since I've change spark plugs and I haven't on my XR6 since purchase (second hand) yet so this was awesome cheers. Hope you enjoy your BA as much as I do. I love it.

[@tangles01]

I'm not a big fan personally, but sh'es a great, cheap reliable tow rig for the race car, so she stays.

[@PhillipMikeHunt]

I use two short extensions. put first one in then attach the second.

[@tangles01]

That can work, depending o the lengths of the extension. But also most of the cheaper tool kits will have exactly what I used here, which is the sort of thing most beginners will have ready access to.

[@PhillipMikeHunt]

tangles01 my comment was to inform people of a better way to do it. I have a lot of extensions and get no angles or interference from hoses.

[@tangles01]

@@PhillipMikeHunt Never said it was the only way, but the vid is for new comers to cars, who will likely own a single entry level socket set.

[@PhillipMikeHunt]

you could have used the universal with the short extension . I'm just giving people options.

[@tangles01]

@@PhillipMikeHunt Short with uni is too short mate.

[@petert4540]

Awesome. Thanks for your vids 👌

[@tangles01]

No worries, thanks for the watch

[@jessealley7022]

ThAnks for the vid! Quick tip to save you an hour though. On the difficult plug, I tried everything to get my extensions to fit and the only thing that worked was having the universal half way ( half down the hole). It then got severely jammed. Lots of swearing and sweating followed.

[@tangles01]

Yeah, makes no sense with so much room in the bay.

[@davidbernard7256]

No 6 is a nightmare! And to top it off no bendy extension piece. Thanks for the heads up.

[@tangles01]

Best go get a bendy bit

[@SteveMack]

I always replace that seal, and likewise make sure you have proper washers (or sensor-safe silicone) under screws too, to keep water out...when you wash engine, then it runs like a pig for days, you'll see why I say that!!🤯

[@tangles01]

Couldn't hurt for sure. I've just never washed my engine bay, problem avoided lol.

[@SteveMack]

@@tangles01 hahaha...there is that option😁🙃👍

[@jamienat.1943]

Love these vids..having a BF Fairmont Fhia and a BA I'll be doing thee myself now thanks to your video!

[@tangles01]

Glad to have helped out mate

[@4me4u4uspm]

Thx came here to see if changing the plugs would fix the loss of power while accelerating and backfire or misfire

[@tangles01]

That will almost certainly be the coil packs mate. I have a video on them spefically.

[@4me4u4uspm]

Thx mate appreciate that, went and watched your other vid of the coils, will head down today to grab a set and throw em in confident they’ll do the trick, have left it for ages not being mechanically minded or finding the information like you have posted cheers

[@tangles01]

@@4me4u4uspm That's who I do the vids mate

[@4me4u4uspm]

@@tangles01 problem fixed changed plugs and coils thx 😊

[@tangles01]

@@4me4u4uspm Good job mate

[@Bruno-lw2wh]

I was pulling up No.6 spark plug and it fell back in upside down, any idea how to get it out? i've tried blu tak on the end of a screw driver and still can't retieve it.

[@tangles01]

Magnet, or flexi grab tool or pliers.

[@XSeanxMeowX]

Yea, get a magnet tool, i watched my mechanic and they'd loosen them and pull them out with this bendy magnet tool, I want to get myself one now too

[@tangles01]

@@XSeanxMeowX I've got a few and a couple of small flexible claw ones as well as a shiethed magnet that only poles out when you put the plunger on the back so you can fish past other magnetic shit.

[@XSeanxMeowX]

@@tangles01 Oh yes, those ones are pretty cool too, I might get both; I guess different operations require different tools, although that plunger one sounds very handy.

[@billmcle]

It's not a bad idea to put the oil filler cap back on whilst doing the job

[@tangles01]

Correct

[@peterbarber7613]

I suggest where the air pipe goes onto the thottle body that you get rid of the spring and put a hose clamp around it as tends to leak air

[@tangles01]

So far so good, but yeah, could see that being a good idea

[@tucoselby]

Haha I just laughed my guts out at the "I recommend getting one of these a magnetic tray". Then you struggling to find some metal to attach it to in an engine bay full of plastic lol

[@tangles01]

Yeah I mean pros and cons hey. The important bit is the nuts and bolts sticking to it.

[@tangles01]

Amazon link for the Spark plugs amzn.to/2EcNqLN As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

[@benkamoe5365]

Mate, awesome video a lot of detail and explanation your a Legend & BIG help much appreciated.. I'll be trying to change them over soon.. thanks a million Ps. more videos..

[@tangles01]

I have over 300, watch all those ones I'll have some more up soon lol

[@julianalderson3938]

Just hopin will work not lpg issue. Haha cos cant switch to fuel.

[@MightyHawker]

What gap are those iridium spark plugs you used, and were the gaps as set out of the box or you tweaked them yourself?

[@tangles01]

i cant recall, you don't gap irridiums mate, flexing the metal takes the coating off and ruins them. that part number is the right gap

[@MightyHawker]

@@tangles01 Cheers mate

[@bananaking2828]

spark plug torque is 10Nm or 7.4 ft/lbs, doing mine this weekend, done 160k on original sets and it's starting to miss under load now. so new NGK coils and iridium plugs ordered.

[@tangles01]

Surely one or the other would do? although while you're there.

[@JSTOWING]

Hi mate just wanted to ask how would u know if you need to replace coil?

[@tangles01]

Have a look at my coil replacement for the BA vid. I show the symptoms of a bad coil in that one.

[@JSTOWING]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@tangles01]

@@JSTOWING All good

[@paulp6386]

Great video again! Would you have a link to the workshop manual? I can't find it :(

[@tangles01]

Mate I have a copy, but can't remember where I downloaded it, I remember it being pretty quick and easy to find though.

[@Dazzwidd]

It is far more sensible to use the long life Iridium plugs from a practicality and cost perspective. I use them at the moment because I have a dedicated LPG vehicle but I would even use them with Petrol cars now.

[@tangles01]

For pretty much any passenger car it's far more cost and time effective.

[@kendunn2218]

Great video and very entertaining. Do you ever clean the throttle body when you have the air duct off? From the bit I could see it didn't look very dirty.

[@tangles01]

Nah I didn't. Probably should. Got a few bits to do still. It never ends really.

[@kostya3130]

still easier than having to take the hold intake manifold off

[@tangles01]

What car has you doing that

[@grvyy]

@@tangles01 VZ Alloytec haha. Used to own one, luckily I had 25mm manifold spacer to prevent this but the Falcon I own now is 100x better to work on overall

[@tangles01]

@@grvyy Yeah okay, A stock RB you have to take the crossover pipe off. and a couple other turbo options

[@patrick9761]

great explainer thanx heaps workin on wife territory..

[@tangles01]

Glad it helped mate

[@JosephcallsmeNolan]

Hi tangles01. Which socket set did you use. 3/8 or 1/4. Thanks in advance.

[@tangles01]

3/8 driver

[@aloysiuswharepapa6892]

where do you get your manuals from?

[@tangles01]

The inetrnet

[@aloysiuswharepapa6892]

got a link?

[@tangles01]

@@aloysiuswharepapa6892 Mate it took me about 20 seconds to find, so I figured it was that easy it wasn't worth saving the link for.

[@onsaleaustralia7295]

Nice!

[@tangles01]

Awesome

[@sarvarzjjatt9240]

great video, how i can instal gas kit in mine ford falcon bf and whats the best and cheap i can get. please advise me cheers

[@tangles01]

The cover gasket just sits in the groove mate, place it in pop it on, done. Ive not had to replace mine so not sure, but it's just a rubber seal, pretty much any brand will be fine.

[@tangles01]

Sorry I replied when tires, you want a gas/lpg conversion? sorry no idea mate. but I wouldn't got for the cheap option on that if I were you. probebly best to buy one with LPG on it already, preferably the factory lpg ones.

[@jameswitanga8611]

Awesome my fellow Ford friend. Just got to save some money and get parts. I did have trouble with number 6 when swapping plugs and coils. Thanks

[@tangles01]

Happy to help mate, there is no reason for ford to make it hard, but they did. Easy enough though if you have a think, or just watch my vids.

[@MrRanma3030]

Thanks for the videos Mr. Tangles. Quick one for you. I'm looking at getting a BA Falcon myself. do you think it matters all that much if its a mk1 or mk2? What year is your wagon? Thanks mate keep up the good work.

[@tangles01]

Mines an 04 mate. As far a MkI or II, not sure, undoubtedly they ironed out a few problems from the MKI when they did the MKII, it's generally how it goes.

[@MrRanma3030]

@@tangles01 Thanks for the reply mate I think 04 on is mk2. Looking at buying one myself and wanted your opinion on it. Ill look for a 04 and up :) thanks again mate

[@tangles01]

@@MrRanma3030 Not a problem man,m happy to helps, which is why I make the vids.

[@MrRanma3030]

@@tangles01 my old man is a mechanic but a die hard holden fan so i have to come to your channel for Ford advice as he wont help haha

[@tangles01]

@@MrRanma3030 Honestly not a Ford fan myself, but find me a cheaper more reliable tow car that can fit as much in the back, I'll buy it.

[@specialized29er86]

Amazing that Ford still uses the head like a T model Ford and a tad expensive to maintain the engines being 100 dollars per coil.

[@tangles01]

I doubt the T model had dual overhead cams?

[@markdurl8341]

i dont know where you been buying your coils mate, but i replaced mine less than 6 months ago and only cost me $130 for a set of six

[@aydentheninja877]

Ford really fucked up with the sixth plugs placement access and the stupid back Allen bolt mine is not in was like it when I got the car I don't know if it will hurt anything but it hasn't so far makes it so much easier to remove

[@tangles01]

Yeah it really just hold the seal in to stop water getting into the coils. back of the engine is a tough place for water to get in the 1st place, so it's probably fine, you could always buy a 20c bolt if it worried you.

[@aydentheninja877]

tangles01 bag I'm glad it's not there much quicker to get the top of

[@tangles01]

Yeah can't see too much draw back.

[@aydentheninja877]

tangles01 how long have you had the z32 I used to have a good one with legit low KMs under 80k but my ex made me sell it to get a family car then the cow left me a few months later thay are nice cars I wish I still had it

[@tangles01]

Lets see, I b ought spent 3 months fixing it, drove it blew the head gasket and parked it 6 months ago lol. After I finish building the RB25 for the race car, I'll sort out the 300ZX.

[@metronica]

Try pouring alittle petol in throttle body before anything else. I had same thing happen , soon as i put in a squirt of fuel it started. Weirdest thing

[@tangles01]

This had no issue starting, ever.

[@aydentheninja877]

Just replaced my coils and plugs and I can't get the rubber gasket to line up with the groove on the cover is it ok to pulpit of and put in the groove I'm told it don't matter if seal is broke looking like the only way I can do it ?

[@tangles01]

It can be a bit tricky, but it is important as water can get under the cover and then run down onto the coils which will wreck them, it can also run down the hole and pool where the plugg is which will cause corrosion and spark loss, and worse if you undo a plug and some of that rusty water goes inside the cylinder. I imaging a new seal is pretty cheap, but also just pulling it out and re moulding it with some gentle heat from say a hair dryer should help it go back in.

[@tangles01]

You could also use a small bead of rtv in the groove and let it set to hold it in place while you're handling the cover.

[@aydentheninja877]

@@tangles01 it's the gasket has broken loose on the alloy only in a small spot maby can fix it with some gasket seal cheers for the info

[@aydentheninja877]

Mainly at the back it's completly broken the seal to the motor so if I get a new gasket should I use gasket silicon to seal it

[@tangles01]

If you get a new gasket you shouldn't need any silicon

[@Michaelkayslay]

Hello bae, I hope you remember me! You know the button on the transmission gear stick, the one you change gears on. P D R N and such. Well my button on it that you hold in to change gears has broken, so I had to use tape to hold it in place, but looks shit. ANy chance you can do a video on how to change the gear stick? I love you?

[@tangles01]

I'll be honest, that's a bit stalky... I only film the stuff I need to do, if that helps people I'm down with that, but I'm not going to just do random stuff for the sake of it I'm afraid. I bet there are some others who have a video of that exact job up though, good luck.

[@Michaelkayslay]

@@tangles01 I'm just lonely :(

[@tangles01]

@@Michaelkayslay Semi hitting on random youtubers is probably not the best way to fix that. I recommend a hobby. or a team sport.

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Thanks for going to the trouble of making this video to inform Ford BA owners on how to change spark plugs and save a bundle of $$$ in the process tangles01 . Do you have a video on removing the throttle body from car to clean it properly? Does the BA model have a mass air flow sensor? If so do you have a video on removal and cleaning? Cheers

[@tangles01]

Not yet mate I haven't needed to work on that.

[@GameOfTobes]

I like your video but hate how easily you got the coils out. Lol. Mine always break deep down and makes it very hard the get the rest out.

[@tangles01]

Not sure how you're braking them? Never broken one?

[@jonkillings2747]

Shit..i took out the whole motor to get to the sixth. Lol

[@tangles01]

You're taking the piss mate?