Soul TKR

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ok... well, i tried, and a buddy tried... the fuggers are in there tight...

it's to the point that I'm worried if I turn the socket wrench any more something will strip/break...

what to do... anybody else run into this problem? If I break something off in my AFR's i'm gonna be pissed...

EDIT 3/9/09: After finally getting them out... here's the outcome -------> https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...well-sort.html

94'BLKBRD

iTrader: (76)

Start working out.................j/k


Torque wrench maybe?

ssman00

iTrader: (7)

should aalways use never seize on spark plugs especially into aluminum heads! try a little wd 40 on the plugs and try turning them out and cross your fingers

9000th01ss

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I use a motorcycle spark plug socket set and a 10 or 12 inch 3/8" breaker bar.
The breaker bar allows a 100 degree angle between the bar and socket.

Dmoney

iTrader: (22)

I usually use the closed end of a wrench on top of the ratchet to break them loose. Kinda like a mini breaker bar for a ratchet................

Soul TKR

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yea i asked my builder, he said they always put some on there... so I'm at a loss

typically when I hear about people breaking sparkplugs off in their heads... are they breaking them when they are putting them in, or taking them out?

wht01ws6ta

iTrader: (45)

You can't get any of them out? What angle are you at with the socket?

Soul TKR

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what angle?

pretty much the only one that'll enable me to put the socket wrench on them and turn it without anything in the engine bay getting in the way....

i'd say.... 45.8429371910385730283472981 degrees

Soul TKR

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I'm sure I could get a larger handle on it and they'd break loose... but the key word there is "BREAK" and that's something I'm afraid of at this point

i just don't think they should be in there that tight... unless this is normal? which is kind of what I'm asking I guess...

35th SS

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sounds like someone use the gorilla torque on your plugs to make sure thier in there real good.good luck.

RevGTO

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Use some kind of extension for a breaker bar effect. It makes for a smooth, progressive application of torque that will loosen them without breakage.

vjo90rs8

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Yeah, and if they did, you might already have damaged threads.

Full-Force

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When you hear of plugs breaking that just the insulator. Go ahead and put some mojo on it and get them out. Try quick jolting pulls on the ratchet as apposed to steady hard pulling. It will break them loose easier with less torque on the plug.

But seriously, I highly doubt you will break the base of the plug. Thats a stout piece.

Alot of it is selecting the right combination of extensions, ratchets, swivels, etc. One plug you may just use the ratchet and spark plug socket. Another plug you may use a short extension. Another plug you may use a stubby ratchet, or longer pivot ratchet. Thats why my motto is "you cant have too many tools"

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

i guess....if something is stuck i always bump the ratchet with my palm pretty hard and the jolt will loosen it. constant torque IMO results in me breaking something usually. its kinda like an opposite of common sense effect....

Ice78Transam

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Cross your fingers and hope some penetrating lube will get in there. And yes, always anti-seize the plugs especially with aluminum.

wht01ws6ta

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I ask because there's a few plugs toward the front that you should be able to get to quite easily without a swivel. When you have to get at a crazy angle with a swivel on then it takes a lot more force on your part to get them out because of the angle. So, could you get any of the ones that would be at a 90° angle which would just be a socket, straight extension, and rachet/breaker bar? Cuz if you can't get those to break loose then there might be a problem.

WhiteRhino

iTrader: (6)

I always slide on the spark plug socket. Then use a 3/4" socket/ratchet slid onto the plug socket. it gives pretty good leverage to break them loose.

Soul TKR

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yea... the easy ones are the ones I've been trying

so I guess I have a problem...

Soul TKR

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well... if the bottom part of the plug is not known to break off in the threads then that makes me feel a little better... I guess i mis-interperated what I read before...

Soul TKR

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I'm wondering if I should get the engine nice and hot before trying... seems like i heard somewhere heat will help...


also, I took the car out for a spin tonight... sputters bad when "on it" full throttle... like it's missing or something... got a few pops from the exhaust...

anybody else think that sounds like a fouled plug or something...?