pressure test duratec

WASaZX3pos · Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:12 pm

Hey,
Does anyone know if the spark plugs are hard to get to on duratecs?
I might pick one up, but wanna check the cylinder pressure first.
thanks

hafftrak · Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:44 pm

What are you going to do with a duratec engine?

WASaZX3pos · Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:24 pm

Well it is in a car.... lol

But i found out that the plugs are under those plastic covers around the intake so it is possible....correct?

tgnorman · Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:26 pm

Duratecs use a COP (coil on plug) setup, so don't bother looking for spark plug wires.

Plugs are in the valley between the cams through the valve cover (very similar to the Zetecs). Carefully pull the coils, you should see plugs.

WASaZX3pos · Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:34 pm

If I'm not mistakin, Those are plug wires over the passenger motor mount, right?

http://www.ukcar.com/road_tests/Ford/mo ... engine.jpg

Pepsi50195 · Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:58 pm

tgnorman wrote:Duratecs use a COP (coil on plug) setup, so don't bother looking for spark plug wires.

Plugs are in the valley between the cams through the valve cover (very similar to the Zetecs). Carefully pull the coils, you should see plugs.

He is talking about the 4 cylinder ones.

WASaZX3pos · Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:24 pm

I thought so. But v6s are wired. and easily checked right?

hafftrak · Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:13 am

Oh, I thought you meant you were looking at just an engine.

WASaZX3pos · Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:45 am

Nah man, a swap like tht would be way too much for me I think.
But this car that has it in it seems a little weak.

focinite · Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:54 am

the 2.5 six is easy squeezy. no need to pull the plenum, swivels and swear words are alls thats needed.