Cooked Spark Plugs
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Cooked Spark Plugs
I have a 98 XLT Explorer, I went to change the spark plugs and they were seemingly welded into the heads. I managed to get a couple out using a cheater bar. The rear drivers side plug snapped off at the head. I tried using an easy-out to pull it, and snapped that in half as well. The Ford Store mechanic told me he has heard a number of complaints about this sort of thing, that and the attempts to try and change the rear passenger side spark plug. I was told that if I didnt use Ford spark plugs that they would run to hot and weld themselves to the head. Anyone else have this sort of issue and/or idea on removing a stuck plug threads? Mechanic told me I'd have to take the heads off to remove the threads, just not sounding like alot of fun.
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Sounds like no grease was used and the plugs were over-torqued.
I've heard aluminum heads require (might I say demand) an anti-sieze grease be applied to sparkplug threads to prevent this very thing.
Alas, I have no recommendations on removal and proper torqe of new plugs, but I'm sure someone out there has. Good luck! Roy
I've heard aluminum heads require (might I say demand) an anti-sieze grease be applied to sparkplug threads to prevent this very thing.
Alas, I have no recommendations on removal and proper torqe of new plugs, but I'm sure someone out there has. Good luck! Roy
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The best way to get to the rear passenger plug is thru the wheel well. If you can get a straight shot at it, try using another easy out. Last ditch effort is to drill it and install a heli-coil kit. As one of the previous posters said, always use anti-seize when installing plugs. I know that doesn't help you at all now. Good luck.
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If you can get the broken eazy-out removed, then try again with another one, but heat the area around the plug first. Use a propane torch, and be very careful about fluid lines, wiring harnesses etc., and especially fuel lines. SAFETY FIRST!
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