Spark plug stuck
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Spark plug stuck
So on my Camaro the #8 spark plug is stuck/cross threaded from previous owner. I tried to take it out years ago and it was giving the feeling of stripping the head threads so I left it, as I didn't have time to take the head off if it stripped.
The time has come that it has to come out this year.
So the question is, what is the best scenario to get it out without stripping the threads?
Engine cold
Engine hot
The time has come that it has to come out this year.
So the question is, what is the best scenario to get it out without stripping the threads?
Engine cold
Engine hot
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Either way hot or cold if it's stripped then what?
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Maybe no anti-seize was used on the spark plugs when installed which is why it feels so tight.
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In theory if it's just stuck, I would try to take it off when it's warm.
If it's cross threaded it's not going to matter.
If it's seized and pulls the threads out with the spark plug you will have to pull the head.
If it's cross threaded you are going to have to pull the head.
If it's cross threaded it's not going to matter.
If it's seized and pulls the threads out with the spark plug you will have to pull the head.
If it's cross threaded you are going to have to pull the head.
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Just found it, or a version of it, on Amazon!! Called a "Powerbuilt Back Tap!" $28.00. Best of luck......
Last edited by grinder11; 06-07-2022 at 04:54 PM.
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