what tools for replacing plugs

[Cooler]

Hey all,

Total newbie here when it comes to cars. I got 2011 SHO with performance package last tuesday and from what i gather if treated right the car can be awesome. I have already experienced the awesome and loving the car more everyday, but since i am not a rich fella i figure i had best learn how to treat her right.
Keep in mind i had a girl do my work for me in 8th grade woodworking class, be gentle on the abbreviations! (I am a learner tho!)
It will be next year before i can do the tune,3bar map, and therm like want, but i figure i had better start with replacing the spark plugs since car has 70k miles and who knows if they have been done. I gather no need to change from stock gap per no upgrades. But what tools do i need to replace then with a minimal amount of swearing?
Just realized this is prolly the wrong section to post in...sorry, but your help is appreciated!

 

[SHOdded]

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1980.0.html

HTH. Don't know about avoiding swearing altogether tho

 

[BamSHO]

8MM for the bolts that hold the coils in place, 16mm for the plugs and long piece of rubber hose to fit over top of plugs to add in removal and installation and little never seize to put on the threads of the plugs.

 

[jtreber]

I can tell you what tool not to use; a small screwdriver to pry up on the coil.

The car was only a few months old and less than 3000 miles on it. While doing the plug gap for the new tune, one of the rear coils was stubborn in letting go of the plug so I decided to persuade it. Luckily this didn't prevent it from running ok as I headed to the dealer to get a new coil.

 

[Cooler]

Thank you! I havent lo9ked at it yet, trying to picture how the rubber hose will help. I bet i figure it out when i get in there tho.

 

[SHOdded]

I guess with the rubber hose it's easier to maintain a grip on the plugs + give you flexibility in tight spaces?

 

[BamSHO]

Its an old school trick with dealing with DOHC cars. Once you do one, you will understand.

 

[sanman]

OK Whats needed to change the Plugs on your Taurus Sho....... 1. Six Pack Beer " i prefer Blue Moon"
2. Satelite Radio "ozzy's bone yard or hair nation" tuned on
3. A nice sandwich or bag of chips
4. Six plugs and a wrench
5. A little patience and dig right on in' you'll be done in know time
If you need anything else let me know take care..............