Spark Plug Stuck
11-28-2006 | 02:04 PM
#21
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sounds like the safest way, then bill the mechanic. where did you take it to, wal mart? good luck man, and let us all know so we can learn how to unfug ourselves.
11-29-2006 | 07:00 AM
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A mechanic at Keener Auto Repair in Clarkston GA broke the plug, even after I told him I couldn't get the two middle one's out. I didn't think I had to tell him to be careful.
I figured rethreading was what would have to be done for about $1,200. I called another mechanic who estimated $700.
I have sockets and might try the other products people posted here.
I figured rethreading was what would have to be done for about $1,200. I called another mechanic who estimated $700.
I have sockets and might try the other products people posted here.
11-29-2006 | 05:22 PM
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one time i was installing some DENSO spark plugs on an eclipse and those things Ripped as I was tightening them in. ANyhow i pulled out the plug but a piece fell inside the block. When i started the car with a new spark plug on the piston came up and the rings on the piston somehow came off and it seized up!. Pretty bad scenario.
Anyhow be very careful make sure you get all of it when u pull the plug. If you broke it you should be able to use a Drill bit to drill into the plug and then unscrew it. they sell those at home depot
as for the threads. if the threads are still on the head they can be repaired if not working properly. Autozone sells thread repair studs that you screw in and out of the head to repair the threads.
try BOLT EXTRACTORS. they sell them everywhere. ebay sears home depot. i like the irwin bolt extractors the most from autozone
Anyhow be very careful make sure you get all of it when u pull the plug. If you broke it you should be able to use a Drill bit to drill into the plug and then unscrew it. they sell those at home depot
as for the threads. if the threads are still on the head they can be repaired if not working properly. Autozone sells thread repair studs that you screw in and out of the head to repair the threads.
try BOLT EXTRACTORS. they sell them everywhere. ebay sears home depot. i like the irwin bolt extractors the most from autozone
Last edited by TheOtherDave™; 11-30-2006 at 09:46 PM. Reason: This isn't a chat room... collect your thoughts into a single post whenever reasonably possible. Thanks.
11-30-2006 | 01:28 PM
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From: Cali-For-Ni-A
Originally Posted by brettybaby
one time i was installing some DENSO spark plugs on an eclipse and those things Ripped as I was tightening them in. ANyhow i pulled out the plug but a piece fell inside the block. When i started the car with a new spark plug on the piston came up and the rings on the piston somehow came off and it seized up!. Pretty bad scenario.
Anyhow be very careful make sure you get all of it when u pull the plug. If you broke it you should be able to use a Drill bit to drill into the plug and then unscrew it. they sell those at home depot
one time i was installing some DENSO spark plugs on an eclipse and those things Ripped as I was tightening them in. ANyhow i pulled out the plug but a piece fell inside the block. When i started the car with a new spark plug on the piston came up and the rings on the piston somehow came off and it seized up!. Pretty bad scenario.
Anyhow be very careful make sure you get all of it when u pull the plug. If you broke it you should be able to use a Drill bit to drill into the plug and then unscrew it. they sell those at home depot
11-30-2006 | 03:08 PM
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