Spark Plug Problem
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Mountain Pass
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Spark Plug Problem
I changed all of my spark plugs and the wires a few weeks ago, the only one that did not get changed is the driver side rear plug. The problem that I am having is, I cannot get it out, I tried using the 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 spark plug socket but I cannot get it to come out. I am thinking that there may a trick to getting it out. Any help would be appreciated.
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If it's a 4.6, there is no "trick". The plug is just a pain to get to. I did mine in Oct '05. It takes a regular old 5/8" spark plug socket.
If you've somehow managed to round off the flats on the plug, however, all bets are off.
If you've somehow managed to round off the flats on the plug, however, all bets are off.
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If I use a mirror I can see the plug and the edges look fine, I think that there might be something that is not letting the socket seat properly. I am going to use a shop vac or some compressed air, and put it over the hole and hopefully get out something, like dirt??????? I am going to keep trying. Thanks for the reply.
Last edited by pablocruz69; May 5, 2006 at 09:08 PM.
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Follow my conoluted thought process for a second:
What I would try is this; Attach the spark plug socket to a long extension, attached to a swivel, attached to another long extension, attached to a 1/2" to 3/8" reducer, attached to a 1/2" drive ratchet. That should get it out.
What I would try is this; Attach the spark plug socket to a long extension, attached to a swivel, attached to another long extension, attached to a 1/2" to 3/8" reducer, attached to a 1/2" drive ratchet. That should get it out.
