Spark Plug is STUCK!
Always, Always, Always, Always, Always, Always, Always, Always use a dab of antiseize.
'Job One' when i got mine....
You may need a lot more than a torque wrench to break it free - make sure the block is warmed up, then spray a can of that 'computer chip cooler' on the plug, and good luck.
I had, (a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,) a plug seize solid - four foot pipe on a half inch socket, broke the threads off. An amazing rotary mechanic drilled it out, while blowing air into the chamber thru the second plug hole, and it worked.
I take no such chances any more.
S
'Job One' when i got mine....
You may need a lot more than a torque wrench to break it free - make sure the block is warmed up, then spray a can of that 'computer chip cooler' on the plug, and good luck.
I had, (a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,) a plug seize solid - four foot pipe on a half inch socket, broke the threads off. An amazing rotary mechanic drilled it out, while blowing air into the chamber thru the second plug hole, and it worked.
I take no such chances any more.
S
it is probably 3/8" drive - 1/2" drive is way better for jobs like this .
I just drove my car up the ramp, put a big piece of card board box on the floor and start working.
tools I used was, spark plug socket, a universal join, a maybe 1 ft extension, and a ratchet.
I didnt even use a Torque wrench. Cuz I do it slowly, when it stops turning, I just give it another 1/2 circle and thats it. works for me so far.
Sorry it has come to this but...
Are you actually putting strength into turning it?
how tall are you, how much do you weigh?
Use a breaker bar or an impact gun.
For the breaker bar you have to use it from under the car.
Avoid swivels.
Are you actually putting strength into turning it?
how tall are you, how much do you weigh?
Use a breaker bar or an impact gun.
For the breaker bar you have to use it from under the car.
Avoid swivels.
Last edited by staticlag; Jan 30, 2008 at 10:49 PM.
I have a new game plan I wish to try. I'll warm it up before blasting it with air duster to cool the plugs, then break out the breaker bars.
Good luck!
-Gil
Sounds like he is having a lot of problems. I change my plugs out every 10k miles and use antisieze liberally but not get it on the tip of the plugs. I have never had a problem with mine at all. If anyone needs theirs changed out and lives on the west side of atlanta, I will do it for 150 and that includes the plugs. Dealer charges you 220 for the plugs alone. It takes me about an hour or so but, I can change them out fairly easily. If you redline the car very much, plugs are good for no more than 15k miles before they start to lose a little performance. Hope you get your plugs changed. Not good to have a mismatched set in there either.
Depends on the place u're getting your plugs from. I got mine all 4 about 60 something close to 70 bux I think ?
Not a bad deal IMO.
I just put HKS plugs into my car hmm they're much colder than stock so I guess its gonna be all foul up after maybe 10 K miles ... then Im gonna use the 6 heat range again.
Not a bad deal IMO.
I just put HKS plugs into my car hmm they're much colder than stock so I guess its gonna be all foul up after maybe 10 K miles ... then Im gonna use the 6 heat range again.
i did it plain and simple with hand tools like a wetback. You gotta put some nuts into it with the 3/8 drive with the to get the sucker loose. Try spraying a little WD40 if it doesnt wanna come out
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