2002 ford escape coil over plug

[fstf2v]

I have a 2002 ford escape V-6 with coil over plug. Is there any special procedures I need to know about, when I change the spark plugs? Thanks, fstf2v

[crank.it]

hi fastf2v- no... nothing special,, just one or two more bolts to remove coil off of plug ....good luck....crank.it

[driver540]

I reccomend putting anti-sieze on the spark plug threads and di-electric grease on the tips of the plugs or inside the plug boots.

[fstf2v]

Tell me if this repair will work long term. This Escape came from the auction with one of the coil hold down bolts missing( #5 under the intake). As I removed the intake I could see a broken bolt in the top of the valve cover and a sponge jammed on the top of the coil,maybe to keep the coil snug on the plug.
Repair= I drilled a small hole into the brass insert in the valve cover and srewed a brass screw to hold the coil snug in place. After replacing all the parts it seems to run fine. Does anybody have any opinions on this repair?
THANKS Guys- fstf2v

[re-tired]

Good job on the repair .As my granpa would say ........ Let sleeping dogs lay.

[way2old]

As long as thye screw you installed will stay tight, you will be OK.

[fstf2v]

The reason for a brass screw(I thought) if it snaps, easy to drill and with composite(plastic ?) valve covers the screw should break before going threw it. :?: Is it possible to glue, epoxy or maybe melt these kind of valve covers? I haven't had too yet, I was just curious. Thanks, fstf2v