1995 Ford Escort Spark Plug Removal and Miss under load

1995 FORD ESCORT
211,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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NOVAPWR
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Hello, my daughter just picked up a high mileage Escort with a 1.9 4 cylinder engine. Drove it home over 150 miles and it ran great unless you lug the engine then there is a miss present. I figured to replace the plugs and wires as they both look pretty old. Problem is the plugs seem to be pretty tight. I can break them loose but they turn awfully hard and I don't want to strip one out. Is that normal them to be that tight coming out? Also, am I on the right track with the plugs and wires? Any info appreciated.
Oct 22, 2008 at 7:38 PM
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BLACKOP555
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run the engine and get it hot then try and remove them. works good
Oct 22, 2008 at 8:11 PM
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COBRA4266
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Let me know how you do getting the spark plug located behind the alternator out. I was going to pull the plugs this weekend but couldn't get to the first plug, looks like I would have to loosen and remove the alternator. Let me know if you had a trick to getting that plug out.
Nov 5, 2008 at 6:37 AM
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