Ford Ka+ spark plug equivelents?

[mattylad]

Hi can someone advise what the NGK/Denso equivalents are for the original (Motocraft) CYFS12FNB plugs please? (or the ford part no.)
Google is not coming up with much on that number.

The car is a 2017 Ka+ 1.2

If you also know the air filter part no/equivalent and pollen filter location that would be helpful too.

Cheers.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Type the reg number in and see what comes up:

https://www.eurocarparts.com/car-parts?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkuO2iO6u6AIVGYXVCh0vLA20EAAYASAAEgLZN_D_BwE

Andy

 

[Stivino]

Try here

 

[DIYspanner]

As far as filters for UK Fords go, Mann seems to be OE although my preference is Hengst.

Mann online
Hengst online

I tend to use Bosch Super 4 spark plugs but the online catalogue ain't on at present.

 

[mattylad]

Got a set of NGK plugs today, it was quite a reach to enter my card pin no with a tape barrier 4' in front of the counter.
Also there is a hengst filter (damn it cost a lot more than I expected).But it looks like Im gonna have tome to do it all myself now.

I need to find somewhere to change the oil - is that a case of run the car warm, remove filler cap, clean up around the drain point, remove and drain into disposal pan.
remove old filter, fit new one (oil on seal) then refil with oil?
Thats about what it was 20 years ago (last time I did one) has anything changed or is different for a KA+/Fiesta ?

 

[DIYspanner]

Oil change video

What grade/spec oil have you got?
Millers seem to have the best guide.

This seller seems to have the best prices for Mann Filters and Mann UK sales have assured me, the seller supplies genuine Mann.

 

[Burnerman]

That's what you do exactly....I like to put some sealant (Blue Hylomar) on the sump plug too - most dealers will flog you a new one.
Regarding the pollen filter, I haven't any experience with such a new Ka, but the earlier ones were located in the drivers footwell, under a rectangular flap that had lugs that would always snap off
The soft top /cabriolet version (can't remember it's name) was different - under the front scuttle outside, as per the early Focus.
Always use the recommended spec of oil.
John

 

[mattylad]

I have a Mann oil filter W7008, Hengst air filter E1019L, NGK TR5A-10 plugs and Drivetech 5w30 durapro fully synth oil.

My biggest problem will be finding somewhere that I can get to change the oil, last time I used a mates pit - but that's not happening now (he moved).
I wonder if the empty house up above me, with a pit in its garage actually has work being done on it now? lol

 

[Burnerman]

You may find the plugs are quite deeply recessed and a magnetic socket is a real boon to get them out.....if it's a struggle, leave them until you have the right tool.
John

 

[mattylad]

I have already removed and inspected them, I Have a socket with a rubber bung in.
Its a faff but do-able.

 

[DIYspanner]

Drivetech 5w30 Durapro is a good choice. I oil changed a Fiesta 1.5 TDCI with it recently.
The Drivetech website claims their oils can be used without invalidating warranties.

An irony of filter brands is I got a set of BluePrint filters to service the Fiesta and the BP oil filter had the BOSCH logo on the end cap so it came out of a Mann Filters factory - Mann make filters for Bosch.

A tip, if you do the oil filter on the deck. Get a big bin liner, cut along the bottom and one side, then open it out flat spread it underneath where you do the oil change. Its prevents oil stains.

 

[Stivino]

This is all you need to change plugs, no fancy sockets or special tools required.
It's a piece of servo hose from a late 70's Viva.
It fits all plugs and all engines.
It's ideal for putting plugs in and, for taking them out.
It's impossible to cross thread a plug because the hose will slip round the plug before it goes on the wrong thread.
No more burnt fingers either. But, I never remove plugs from hot engines in any case.
Slacken all plugs in the usual way but, don't take them all the way out, leave them on the last couple of threads. Push the hose over the plug and turn out. The plug will stay in the hose, they never fall out.
Put the new plugs in with the hose, you'll be able to tighten them almost all the way up and only have to use your socket for the last half turn.

 

[DIYspanner]

As I understand it, you're not supposed to change the plugs in an engine when its hot because the alloy is that bit softer when hot and the threads are easily damaged.

 

[Stivino]

As I understand it, you're not supposed to change the plugs in an engine when its hot because the alloy is that bit softer when hot and the threads are easily damaged.

Exactly. But, that doesn't stop some people doing it, I've even seen people taking them out with air guns; Minis and the like.
In the good old days, cylinder heads were cast iron and it was back breaking stuff lifting them off, especially if it was a straight six.

 

[Mottie]

You may find the plugs are quite deeply recessed and a magnetic socket is a real boon to get them out.....if it's a struggle, leave them until you have the right tool.
John

You can always use the spark plug lead caps to removed deeply recessed plugs. Remove plug lead, undo plug, push plug lead back on and remove plug from recess.