60K Tune Up

[MarkieSHO]

I am approaching 60K miles on my SHO, and learned that it will be costing me $355 for the tune up at the Ford dealership, on top of the $180 they want for the changing of my plugs.Is there anyone in the NH area that knows of someplace that will do it for less?
Please let me know

 

[SHOZ123]

Plugs should be had for less than $4 each. The tune up really isn't that hard. 2 hours work or so.

 

[DavidT]

I thought the Gen.3 was fine until 100K...

 

[SHOZ123]

I thought the Gen.3 was fine until 100K...

That's what Ford says. Typically the plugs are a bit worn at 60k and the wiring for the back coils should be looked at as heat is a problem. This, of course, is if you don't already have coil problems. And it is a good idea to keep the intake clean before it carbons up the IRM.

 

[wdnitro]

What is the "TO DO" list for a 60k on Gen3s?

 

[RStalveyARFF]

personally, I'd actually say to take it to the dealer. My buddy just bought his 99 from Autofair in Manchester and we were talking to the GM. Their SHO mechanic there made a V8 SHO wagon (the silver Gen III w/NH plates) that was at one of the past conventions.

 

[MarkieSHO]

K thanks for the input, I seen that silver wagon when i first got my SHO last summer, it wa sweet.

Whats that u sad about the Coil problem SHOZ123? My car actually just started sputtering the otehr day at idle and its been hesitating when i accelerate?
Help!

 

[SHOZ123]

http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/MissfiresandCoilTests.htm

http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/RearMainWiringHarnessIssue.htm

http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/ReplacementCoils.htm

http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/AllSHOandNoGo.htm