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Help Problem with Spark plugs
« on: 10 August 2010, 18:50:26 »
Help does anyone know how best to undo a stuck spark plug?
Whilst changing the plugs on the bad side under the wiring there is 1 which is really tight i dont want to force it incase it snaps.
Any Ideas

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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #1 on: 10 August 2010, 18:53:45 »
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Help does anyone know how best to undo a stuck spark plug?
Whilst changing the plugs on the bad side under the wiring there is 1 which is really tight i dont want to force it incase it snaps.
Any Ideas



As long as you have the right socket for the job, and use a socket wrench with plenty of leaverage, you should be able to remove the plug.  I have never had a plug break yet in 40 years of engine servicing and some pretty difficult plugs!! ::) ::) :D :D ;)
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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #2 on: 10 August 2010, 18:54:40 »
Bit of a pain now you've started the job, but get the engine nice and hot, then try to undo it.  Just watch out for your poor paws!  ;D
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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #3 on: 10 August 2010, 19:01:02 »
Okay cheers I'll have a go as long as your sure it wont break.
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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #4 on: 10 August 2010, 20:34:40 »
Are you turning it the right way  ::)
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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #5 on: 10 August 2010, 21:44:58 »
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Are you turning it the right way  ::)

 had a laugh at that because it took me a while to realise that I'm pulling wrong way undoing ns droplink ;D
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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #6 on: 10 August 2010, 22:31:24 »
scaff bar...

no not really. a bit of "wd40" down the plug hole over night before remove wont hurt.

(plusgas if you must)

i have snapped them in a cast head in an old ka that had never been changed but as the mig is an ali head, as lizzy said they should come out.
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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #7 on: 11 August 2010, 02:13:23 »
I'm guessing that as well as being on the difficult side its also the furthest one back! if so, the socket won't be sitting snug. It will be angled cos of the metal scoop thats just in the way >:( so you'll need either an extension that has twisty connection (can't remember what they're called & doesn't work properly beacause of access) or...... seek professional help  ;)
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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #8 on: 11 August 2010, 06:19:01 »
Thanks for all your help,
I got it out, after a while.
It looks like these plugs had not been changed for years
Thanks again
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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #9 on: 11 August 2010, 14:10:13 »
Dont forget copper grease when putting new ones in or you'll have an encore.

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Re: Help Problem with Spark plugs
« Reply #10 on: 11 August 2010, 14:12:10 »
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Dont forget copper grease when putting new ones in or you'll have an encore.

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