broke my spark plug!

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May 25, 2006 | 11:35 PM

mec2115

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broke my spark plug!

I did it! was changing my plugs when I broke the spark plug off while it was still in the cylinder. The nut came off w/ the top part of the porcelan. How can I get it out?

May 25, 2006 | 11:38 PM

ford390gashog

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so did just the ceramic part come off? were you able to unscrew the base? if you have the base loose then use a magnetic pickup to to get it out.

May 26, 2006 | 09:11 AM

mec2115

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the base is still in it, the thread is still stuck.

May 27, 2006 | 09:40 AM

todd31277

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try some wd-40 let it soak then once you get it unthreaded use a magnet

May 28, 2006 | 10:01 AM

BlueOvalFitter

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What you're saying is the 5/8" head part came out and left the threaded part in the hole? If so,you might have to drill it and use an easy out to remove it.Good luck and keep us posted!

May 28, 2006 | 10:14 AM

wat704

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I often use compressed air to blow debis from the holes before I pull the plugs. Depending on the size of the broken part you may need a pair of long reach needle nose pliers which have saved me when I need to remove debis or the boot separates at the bottom of the hole.

May 28, 2006 | 02:49 PM

xtrford

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Problem is do they have an easy-out long enough to go down the plug hole on these modulars. You may have to pull the head off which is a little time consuming but do-able with the help of a haynes or chilton manual.