How to Remove Seized or Stuck Spark Plugs
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- How to remove seized or hard to remove spark plugs. Depending on your driving style or how your vehicle runs, this can affect how much carbon build up is in the combustion chamber. The carbon can build up and around the threads of the spark plugs, making them extremely hard to remove. Even without carbon build up, if the spark plugs have not been changed for an extremely long period of time, some auto manufacturers now have higher recommended maintenance intervals, corrosion can build up between the threads and the become seized. If the plugs are forced during removal, this can either lead to breaking off the spark plug or worse, damaging the threads in the head. #sparkplugs #engine #autorepair
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-penetrating oil
-deep sockets
-ratchet
-extensions
Procedure:
-most spark plugs tend to be quite hard to access so you can’t usually get any form of heat around the around
-sometimes you can use a light weight penetrating oil to allow it to soak over night, this will depend on the design again
-what I find works best is patience and working the plug back and forth
-as you can hear these plugs are squeaking during the removal process which isn’t a good sign as the threads are binding
-once I have broken the plug free, loosen it slightly until too much pressure builds up and then turn the spark plug in the opposite direction, tightening
-loosen the plug a little further than previously, then tight the spark plug again
-this method will help break down any corrosion or carbon build up, eventually allowing the spark plug to turn easier
-eventually it will become easier to loosen until the spark plug has been fully removed
-sometimes if you do need the assistance of heat, only remove any required engine covers and then start the engine with the spark plugs still connection
-this allows the materials to expand and this can help in the removal process
-just be careful not to burn your after when working on a hot engine
-other times if excessive carbon build up is known, use a fuel additive which can help remove that
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You know I was very dismissive of this tutorial saying to myself that this gentleman is going to cause me to break off plugs in my engine causing me great expenditure. I began trying to remove the plugs and when I MOVED A HAIR AND GOT A BINDING, I INSTINCTIVELY said let me follow this guys instruction and tighten by going back the other way. I kept doing this about ten times and sure enough all of a sudden the stuck plug became free. So for all of the other plugs I am going to follow this gentleman's instruction because it works. Like he said, it takes patience but it pays off. Don't force, just keep going back and forth, loosening and tightening.
This mechanic knows what he is talking about and doing.
Thanks so much sir for your knowledge
From a Doubter
Thank you so much for the feedback and kind words :)
This dude removed one spark plug and then immediately typed and entered a comment..thats respect.
@@wesfields9322lmao 😆
I did this to my Tacoma and it has worked so far. I think it will get the rest of them out. I also have put anti seaze on the threads for future removal.
I don't know anything about cars, but I wanted to learn a little. A few month after my Mom was charged over 1K to change 2 ignition coils, 6 spark plugs and a gasket, she got a misfire code on her #4 coil. I was not about to let her take it back to that shop that charged her almost her entire month's living budget. So, I decided this was a good starting point for me to learn a little about cars. She has a 2002 Ford Escape. I decided to change the spark plug and ignition coil in the #4 cylinder... I wasn't sure if the spark plug that the shop changed was causing the issue or if it was the coil. Anyway, I couldn't budge the spark plug at all! I tried this method, but it wouldn't budge. Granted, I'm a woman and I don't have that much upper body strength like you guys, but it didn't move at all... either direction. So, I did research and bought some PB Blaster. I let it sit over night and I tried again. Nothing. Not any movement at all. I sprayed more PB Blaster, waited another day, warmed the engine and again no movement. I almost gave up until I read someone's post laughing at a guy who used a vacuum cleaner tube to put over the socket wrench for leverage. I was desperate. I didn't have a vacuum tube, but I did have a curtain rod. I took it apart and slipped the socket wrench handle into the rod. I barely put any pressure on it and bam! It turned like butter! I was so happy. My neighbor friend told me that I could have broken the plug with this method due to torque or something like that, but whatever, it worked! I'm sure the PB Blaster stuff may have helped, but the trick to my success was leverage... I just wasn't getting any leverage on the wrench and my lack of strength didn't help. I thought I'd post this here in case I can help anyone. I'm sure some here will laugh at me and call me dumb for doing that, but if it helps someone then it’s worth it... I spent hours researching it and just couldn't understand why I couldn't budge the plug at all.
update?
PB is the way to GO!!!! I’m a motorcycle mechanic. Use it on a lot of parts. Patience is the key!!! BRAVO ON YOUR SUCCESS.
Thanks for sharing!!😃☀️
Hi! Female here who has always just let her dad or a mechanic take care of the issue, but like you, I decided to take matters in my own hands and am having the issue where the spark plug isn’t budging. I’ve stumbled upon your story and I’m very thankful for you putting in the time to share your advice and glad to hear your success. I’ll try that PB and grab some leverage. I hope to have success like you!!
Literally saved my life and my little pool cleaning business. I NEED my truck to work and don’t have money for a mechanic. I was ready to just call it quits cuz I ain’t know what I was gonna do. Didn’t think about reversing it, but sure enough I did and then went back and forth until the thing came free. No ruined threads on the engine!! 🙌
4 years later and your video is still helping others like myself! 2011 Ford Escape 2.5 and these plugs were seized at 115,000 miles (new, used car to me). I was able to replace & install new plugs (along with new coils). Car runs even better now. Thanks again mate 👍
No problem, happy I could help!
Holy crap I'm having the exact same problem with my 2011 Ford Escape 2.5!
Same with just #3 on my Ford Escape
I just had to come back on and give you an "atta boy" for this video. Decided to change my plugs in my 2007 Chevy HHR and they all came out fairly easy except one. My brother in law was convinced that it was cross threaded and was worried it would break off. We went to Dollar General for a quart of ATF and put a dropper full down in on the plug and let it sit half an hour. It came out after going forward and back again several times. After they were changed, the car smoked for about 5 minutes from the ATF we put down in the spark plug well, but everything is fine now. THANKS !!
Happy I could help, thank you so much for the kind words and feedback!
me too, nice I have a vovlo too just like that one.
I was doing the same thing, but after I saw this video went back after letting the lub soak a couple hours and it loosened up.
Changing plugs on a 1991 Ford F-150, 4.9 6cyl, 51000 miles. Not sure how long its been since the plugs were changed last. I pulled one of the wires and it came apart. So I ordered a set of those also. Just sprayed the plugs real good with PB Blaster to let soak over night. I’m really glad, I came across this video. First time doing this. The truck is new to me. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Going to follow the instructions. Reading ALL the comments helped a lot also, to prepare.
Even if your plugs snapped in half I’m sure that Straight 6 would still run just fine. Those motors are legendary
That's interesting of the same truck same 4.9 liter, same issue but the last darn plug the more I unscrew it working back and forth it probably isn't even 1/4 the way threaded in now but gets very difficult, even going clockwise counterclockwise how many times and penetrating oil I hope this thing comes out without any wrecked threads... I miles shows about 150,000 and I could swear wires cap plugs everything looks original
can't believe it 🙄
HA.. IT WORKED....THANKS !! there was another idea to put a piece of duct tape on in the end of the "remover" when THAT was left below.. I'm so grateful for people who take the time to contribute their time and expertise !!
THANK YOU! this seems like common sense but I was really fearing the worst when one of my plugs would just barely turn. The one stuck plug took me 20 mins but it finally came. Surprisingly the replacement plug threaded in just fine.
Happy I was able to help!
Direct, simple approach to releasing seized spark plugs and a reminder to garner patience
Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback :)
1999 Subaru had one extremely stubborn plug and so I applied some WD-40 and your technique and it came out like butter. Thanks so much. Keep up the practical tips
Awesome to hear and thank you for the feedback!
Can you put WD-40 on a spark plug that’s still inside the engine to loosen the spark plug??
@@bigglokk1975did you ever get an answer?
This video helped me! Plugs 3 and 4 on my yaris were getting more tightened when trying to loosen them. Stopped right there and found your video. Trick coupled with wd40 made it possible to get them out.
AND you were right! The crush washer were squeezed flat, overtightened by a mechanic before. Thanks a ton!
No problem, happy I was able to help and thank you for the feedback!
thank you sooooo soo much! thought it was cross threaded so i gave up cause im not that experienced didnt wanna destroy the head. after doing your method and getting one up looking at the threads there was no thread cross just lots of carbon!!! all changed and vehicle is performing better then ever!!! HAD to find this video just to leave u this comment and like! thanks!!!!!!!
Awesome to hear my method helped and thank you for the kind words :)
I have a2011 Buick Lucerne.
160,000 m.
( engine running at reduced power ) Light stays on
Just changing p. wires ( original by the way )
Brought it to mechanic to get the plugs changed. ,he called me , said plugs were stuck tighter N dicks hat-band , and he didn't want to be held accountable in case shit went south .
Yall sound pretty confident with your method ? ? ?
WELL , HERE WE GO
RIFF
Spray water in intake till it just about dies
@@russellstringfellow6872How did it go?
After 230000 klms 4 out of 6 spark plugs were tight and squealing, This described process in this video worked flawlessly and all 6 plugs were out without any damage to the threads in the cylinder head. Many thanks for this video.
Happy to hear and you are very welcome!
This is a great technique, didn’t think of it before. I got one spark plug stuck on my mom’s ‘07 Toyota Corolla and already broke some pieces 😬 of the porcelain. We left it soaking overnight with some W-40. I was thinking of dumping some dry ice to contract it just a bit. I’ll try this technique next. Ty
Update: I was able to losen the seized spark plug using exactly your method after letting it soaking with penetrant oil overnight. The plug’s porcelain material partly broke so have to be real careful not to drop any pieces of it down the cylinder by using a vacuum cleaner sucking the broken parts out. I was thinking of bringing the piston to TDC before total removing the plug, that way if anything falls it’s right there. Really appreciate this video!
Awesome to hear it work and happy I could help! Thank you for the feedback and kind words!
I wish I could buy you a beer.... Worked it back and forth like you suggested and the plug came free in minutes!
THANK YOU!
Haha, no worries. Awesome to hear and thank you so much for the feedback!
I honestly can't thank you enough. You saved me a TON of money. My socket came off and got stuck on my first spark plug and wouldn't come lose but when doing this trick I got it in minutes. It was the only spark plug that was stuck. You're the bomb!
😂😂😂😂
at 53 years old working on cars when I was very young with my dad, we used propane heat applied direct to the plug when possible or soaking it in an AFT fluid or gas/atf mix (caution must be used with flammable liquids). Allow the fluid to soak into plug. 15min-hour at least over night is better. Using a penetrating spray it will evaporate quickly, so many sprays may be needed. Heat first, ATF wait over night add more heat (extinguisher handy) and then more ATF has always worked on my OLD< OLD ford. Never broke a plug till I had a Honda. My Pontiac sunfire did not have to change them as 3 out of 4 blew out.
cursing never works....
Excellent tips! I haven't done plugs on the 4.6L V8 Ford engines, but I've heard they can be a nightmare and are known for breaking due to the odd design.
@@BigFordCountry84
But it makes one feel good, temporarily!
Thank you very much! '09 Civic with 35k miles original plugs felt like they were welded in. Used penetrating oil plus warmed engine. Plugs broke loose but still wouldn't come out. A little pb blaster mixed with brake cleaner gently working plug back and forth with the ratchet. Use paper towel to mop out of the hole before pulling plug out so it doesn't drain into cylinder. What got me over the finish line was my helper lightly tapping the breaker bar/socket while I applied light torque turning the breaker bar- with a small sledgehammer to loosen the carbon by vibration. Patience- this took me 4 days of repeating (letting soak overnight) but it worked and cost me only the price of the new plugs/grease/anti seize and brake cleaner. Thanks again- much appreciated. One last thing- if you spend extra time working the plugs/ratchet back and forth until it is easy, then the new plugs will go in easy too.
You are very welcome and thank you for the feedback!
My dad was helping me and I was very close to not having a car so I found this video and he was already just working at it but the last one just wasn’t coming. So he kept going, little by little it became loose and when it came out he pointed at my phone “like he said, patience”. I really appreciate this video. It is a very informative, yet simple, explanation. Thank you.
Today October 20, 2023
This tutorial save me from big expenses.
Also added a prayer 🙏
Thank you sir! Your a fallen angel
Glad it helped and thank you so much for the kind words!
Had my 09 Honda Civic GX (CNG) sitting for in my driveway for around 2.5 years. 3/4 spark plugs were seized. Thanks to your video I got confidence (diy) to add a bit more force to pull them out. I had to do a combination of loosen/tighten, heat up engine, and a bit of penetrating oil. It took about 20 minutes but worked. Thanks for the video!!!
Happy I was able to help and thank you so much for the feedback!
Learned this one from my Dad when I was a kid. Good tip.
But… I wish the spark plugs on any of my vehicles were on top and so easy to access! It should be a law for all engines to be made that way! Lol.
Thank you! Yeah automotive companies just keep making things more complicated and it's getting to be too hard for at home diyers.
Great video! Straight and to the point with handy hints that apply to all makes and models - perfect for mechanics since we are typically practical, right-to-the-point people who like universal, practical solutions. Thanks!!!
To the point?! Where’s the solution
The video presented here is the way I've been doing it for years. This method also applies to many other applications. When the spark plug or bolt begins to move slightly , a shot of PB blaster or another good penetration oil will make it easer to complete the job. Great video and thank you for posting.
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback!
used wd40 after 15 minutes nothing , left overnight nothing, added carberator cleaner and mixed it up with screw driver - popped out like nothing was ever wrong also prayed to GOD
Awesome to hear you got them out!
This method worked for me! I went to change my plugs on my NA Miata and the first plug was stuck like glue…I gave up hope on trying to get it out knowing it would probably snap off but thankfully I came across this video and it saved the day. I used a little wd40 and inched it back n forth and voila! It came out no issues 👍
Awesome to hear, happy it worked out for you!
I’ve found it’s best (if they haven’t been changed in a while) to remove the stubborn spark plugs while the car is hot. Softens the metal just enough to pry it loose.
This video saved my car. Thank you. I was so frustrated and you saved me. To others, as he said be patient; the tightening/loosening method works!
Awesome to hear and thank you for the feedback!
From the UK 🇬🇧. Changing plugs on a peugeot 206. Not changed for far too long. All making scratchy noises and difficult to remove. WD40 30 minute soak then backwards / forwards patiently as per the video. All came out ok. Thanks 👍.
Great to hear and happy to help!
Just wanted to say thank you for this video.
I had a stuck plug on the back of a 5.7 hemi and this trick did the job. I thought I was screwed and the plug was going to snap.
Happy I could help. Yeah it's a nightmare when they're seized and there isn't much room. I did them on my 5.7 Hemi Ram as well, almost every single one fought me.
Thanks so much for the video. Had a stuck plug and was very concerned that it could be a big problem. But I just applied you method with a lot of patience and job is all done.
Happy to hear it worked and thank you for the feedback!
I know you posted this before years ago but dude you just saved me a headache and lots of money your awesome
Thank you so much for this video. I was working on my 99 accord, the last spark plug was seized and I was about to go King Kong on to remove it and suddenly I realized I was inside my garage and if I break it I will be in so much trouble. The spark plug would unscrew like 3 turns and then it was stuck. It took patience and going back and forth for like 12 times and then it was loose. It felt great. I didn’t even need to use wd-40. Thanks again.
Shoot some WD in there the night b 4. Next day do just what you did. Worked 4 me on ah Jeep. These plugs wouldn't come out, and I didn't want 2 bust or strip them.
It worked!
Excellent tip, thank you for sharing! Broken plugs are not fun. Haven't experienced it myself, but have witnessed it happen.
Mine won't come out of my 2000 Pontiac sunfire!
Excellent
Will supertech lube spray or throttle body cleaner work?
@@Funrunner008 use acetone or nail polish remover and transmission fluid. Mix it 50/50 or thinner if needed. It will soak down the threads and dissolve rust and carbon. I use synthetic atf and acetone and it's the best penetrating oil available. Just give it time to work
Totally true, patience! So i try this procedure when engine is cold or warm or doesn't matter! Like your video!
Thank you :)
This was great. Took me all day but I got all 4 out safely. Thanks for the help.
No problem, happy I could help! Definitely takes patience.
Love unknowingly opening this video to the exact same engine im working on
The laws of the universe govern what strange circumstances we experience 👌
Lucky xc mines a damn v6 and the spark plug is in a horrible place
this video just saved me big time I already broke my plug (last one to replace) and couldn't get it to do anything and then I used your method and was able to get it out. thank you
What happens when you break it, mines stuck from rust I think what was yours even stuck from
This video gave me the confidence and technique I needed to get the plugs out 👍 thank you
Glad I could help!
I decided to give this a third try and it worked. I'm doing my head gasket on my car and figured if it snaps, no biggie. It took about twenty minutes of back and forth along with some Deep Creep and it came right out.
Perfect. Thank you. My spark plugs were seized up on my 07 GT and I just knew I was going to jack something up. A little penetrating oil with working it back and forth and they came out just fine.
Please share the penetrating oil you used. I have a stuck plug on my W203 that needs removal
@@nkhondochagwamnjira1344 Any brand that says penetrating oil will work. They key is... time is your friend. If it won't move, just give it time. Good luck on it.
Just had to make sure I was doing the right thing.. thanks
No problem!
I appreciate the video very much. I’m going to give it a whirl.
Thank you so much !!! I was struggling at one point, you saved me!!!
Thanks 🙏🏽, tightened and loosened my spark plug on my D16Z6 and it came off in one piece
Nice work and happy I was able to help!
Thank you for the directions. I placed a piece of 1" schedule 40 PVC pipe on ratchet handle for more leverage.
No problem!
@@4DIYers Thanks for this video it actually helped me remove a stuck spark plug in my MK6 Volkswagen Jetta
I'd be afraid of too much leverage; rather strain myself than break off a plug!
My plugs are at an angle so if i spray anything it just drains right off. I took a piece of cloth and soaked it with ATF and some PB blaster and stuck it into the plug hole with a long screwdriver. Will let it sit overnight or even two days to see if that works. Its a V8 Lincoln Mark iii and 6 of the plugs came out like a breeze but two are not budging at all.
Thank you so much!!! Been lacking for the last week stressing, but came across this video and knock that sucker loose! You’re a GODSEND! 🙂
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
This works perfectly and made it come out exactly as in the video!!!
You're welcome!
I tried getting them out on my ford. took it to a mechanic for something else and asked him to check it out; he said they are pretty seized up and was afraid if he did any more twisting it would break and cause a major engine job. luckily i don't have any misfires for now but im gonna try another mechanic cuz i sure as hell ain't trying to break my spark plugs.
Ford 4.6L V8?
Dude I’m in the same Situation if you could help me please
I like the way you explained everything following you steps got it done didn't give up thank you such a great video really a lot of help
Thanks! That solved my problem, I hope!
No problem!
Worked for me, thanks. I let the PB Blaster soak for half hour then worked the spark plugs as you suggested
Awesome to hear and thank you for the feedback!
Had to be patient for about 25 minutes... but we got there in the end...
Dealing with this right now. I've read several people saying that Sea Foam Deep Creep turns carbon into liquid and melts it away. I just picked up a can. Hopefully I can get it out soon. Thanks.
Did it work
@@mathewchavez9343 Nah. Either it's cross threaded or straight up seized. My head gasket started leaking recently, so since I'll have the head off, I'll fix it then.
I was thinking about warming the engine cheers mate 👍
Helped me get all 10 out. Thanks
Glad it helped!
Get ya some PB Blaster and fill the well of each spark plug on a cold engine. Let sit for a half hour then do it again. Start her up, let warm up for say 20-30 min. then shut her down and immediately squirt each plug thread body with PB, where it meets the engine. An expanded hot hole, then a cooled shrinking plug and pop, out she comes.
Great tip, thanks for sharing! I typically like Kroil, it’s by far the best penetrating oil I’ve ever used.
changed plugs on my daughters 2006 BM 325I one plug was stuck i tried the back and forth and tried PD Blaster letting it soak started the car up to heat the plug it as a pain all the way after a hour or so it final came out and the spark plug had aluminum on its threads boy i was sick i just knew i wasn't going to get a new plug to start But i got lucky it did and it seam to tighten i used Anti-seize on the new ones not sure if thats a good ideal on aluminum heads but damn sure dont wan't to do that again
You're my hero bro!!!...thanks for the tip
No problem, happy to help :)
What do I do when I can't get the new plug to screw back in the hole?
Put engine oil on plug thread. Also it may mean threads in head are slightly damaged and need to be cleaned with thread cleaner(not rethread as it removes material) or just use old plug break of the tip and saw its thread vertically in middle like some couple of first winds so it will create similar tool to thread cleaner. The split will allow any debris to come out and also allow it to push closer and go into thread gradually making its way.
However, if a plug snaps, you are most decidedly screwed.
They snap way easier than people expect.
Spent the better part of an hour using an old masonry bit and a breaker bar to remove the threaded half.
Denang I snapped the spark plug on my moto and it is in half and it is stuck in the bay do you know how to remove the broke end stuck on the spark plug holder
@@JasonChonev
There is a special tool for this, but it may involve leaving broken pieces of the spark plug in the cylinder.
Thank you !!! This advice saved me
Thank you! Worked perfectly
You're welcome!
Current issue with my 2003 Elantra. I got all 3 replaced; yet one is stubborn and stuck. Tried all day until it got dark. Cant even get the boot back in. And the boot is not broken because I plugged it into another plug and it clicked into. Prayers that when I use this technique, I’ll get it out
Good video! Broken spark plugs or stripped threads are no fun.
Thank you :) I have yet to break one, I was sweating with this job though lol.
Also is very important that you inspect the spark plug thread for damage, or if you see cylinder head spark plug thread stuck to the spark plug thread, then you will need to use a thread chaser to clean the thread or repair with a spark plug thread insert
hope that never happens to me don't sound like fun!
@@makosharkcnc7730 Previous owner used epoxy to install a spark plug after he stripped the hole in a 2100 accord EXL V6... I'm not sure what to use to possibly possibly dissolve the apoxy and then I can't seem to get my socket around the top of the spark plug
Well I have never seen a seized one turn that much, they just snapped. But I will let it soak over night and use a 1/2 in Drive!
This is a much appreciated video, thank you!
You're welcome!
Does soaking the spark plugs in oil help remove plugs that are a little bit melted? A mechanic said he didn’t want to break my plug in half and suggested I need a new engine
No it won’t help melted plugs. What happened? If they’re melted, your engine is most likely no good and will need to be replaced. Does it still run?
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Thank you so much for the kind words and support!
God bless this man.
Aluminum (head) has a coefficient of expansion greater than that of steel (spark plugs) So crack them loose while the engine is hot, then when the engine has cooled remove them and replace and torque them.
Doing this will the engine is hot is the best option, ran into some like this. After it cools, it can become stubborn again.
@@4DIYers Yes, but the tightening torque should be done on a cold engine. I installed new plugs while the engine was warm, then torqued once completely cooled. Also, never put lube on plug threads.
Yes I am aware of all of that. However this video is only specific for removing seized plugs.
Using wd 40 or lubricant helped a ton
Happy I was able to help!
Awesome worked great thanks
You're welcome!
What fuel additives should be added to help removal
I can't even move the plug in the slightest. Help? :D
pretend it never happened and drive on
Thank you for video, I found it really helpful
No problem, happy to help!
I sold cars for thirty years and in the beginning when I was changing my plates trying to get the plate screws off, I would always do the same thing tighten then it would release.
Trying to replace plugs and it seem to be getting tighter ! I’m Turning counter clock wise but still ! Will try this back and fourth thing tomorrow hopefully it works !
Definitely don't keep forcing them, they'll eventually break or damage the threads. Best of luck!
Did it work?
What if you can’t get the socket to catch on the spark plug?
Use a mechanic's claw.
I can’t get my plugs to budge either way and don’t want to really yank on it so am I screwed or what
Keep using a good penetrating oil on them, like pb blaster or seafoam deep creep. At night when the engine is cooled down soak them. Try removing them in the morning before you drive. Just keep doing that every day.
Good tip unfortunately VW/Chrysler 2011 Routan with 3.6L VVT V6 cylinder #2 rear head is fuzed into the head, removed the spark plug tube and see dark brown burned deposits, tried the PB/WD/Actone/Laquer thinner/ over night no luck, factory had rounded off the hex of the spark plug so 5/8" thin wall deep socket just spins on it. think only thing to do is remove the head, put it on drill press, drill out the center of the spark plug then use LH screw remover to get plug out of the head, then use tap to clean up sparkplug hole and or tig weld to repair if needed. Even with tube out no way to get leverage 2" in the head. But thanks for the tips.
Thank you! It worked!!!😊
This is my engine lol t5. Helpful thank you
Happy to help!
PB blaster is what you should use.WD40 is fish oil.
WHAT A FISH STORY!
www.wd40.com/cool-stuff/myths-legends-fun-facts#fish
Myth: WD-40® contains fish oil.
Fact: Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40®. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40® can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40® to attract fish.
Pussy Tigress Better off spitting on it than using WD40
I'm using that now on an 86 monte carlo. Do I need to let it soak overnight??
Liquid Wrench,
Pb blaster is snake oil
Worked like a champ!! Thanks a ton!!
Been 5 yrs this video was made. I’m gonna let this 90k mile, 11 yr old Hyundai cool down and try this out. Car gave me a code for the map sensor failure but I know a misfire when I feel one. New oem sensor didn’t help so I’m Changing them. Manufacture say to replace at 105k.. I’m ranting atp. I’ll send an update once it’s done,
my plug has something coated around where the socket goes, what do i do about that?
I literally did everything. I’ve had these same spark plugs for two years. I sprayed the pb blaster on the spark plugs left overnight and tired in hot and cold engine it’s still not working please help!!!! 09 ford focus 4 cylinder engine. I successfully removed one and replaced it without the pb blaster. But the last three are so hard it won’t budge even with the hammer.
Try Kroil, it's one of the best penetrating oils on the market.
Can i use wd40? How ?
I used the back and forth motion but it won't come lose.
Any tip can help!!. Please
I just replaced plugs in my 2007 saturn vue and they squeaked loudly coming out. I didn't do the back/forth method but just got lucky they came out ok with no noticeable damage. Being aluminum head I'm not sure if I should have used some anti seize. Would like your opinion, thanks.
I always use anti seize, and coat it all the way except for the last 2 threads. Just know it lowers the coefficient of friction so take care to not over tighten or crossthread.
Thanks you helped a lot
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Hi I have a 2008 Honda Civic GX natural gas car which the spark plugs are jammed in and the dealer doesn't want to touch it because they could break what do you recommend I should do I'm located in Orange County California and if you have any recommending repair shop which can help me
Thanks Ravi
Have a Lt 1000 Craftsman mower. The plug will not budge. My socket has rounded off the spark plug. Now what. It is hard to get to.
The best way to do it is get the engine hot and remove plug wires/coils and spay WD40 down towards the plug while engine is hot.
With the engine being hot it will thin the penetrating oil, ensuring it affects as much of the spark plug thread as possible, then leave for 20 minutes. The engine should still be a little warm, and plugs should come out fine unless there is a serious corrosion issue.
yeah did that this morning and it helped alot but didnt have any luck removing one out of four even after driving and warming up the engine and adding plenty of WD40 afterwards. Guess ill try agian later
@@eazye26boy did you manage to get em out? Having same issue right now
@@muhitsaharaiar5202 yeah what i did was just drive the car for like half an hour on the highway then when i got back home i took the coil off and sprayed a little wd40 into the hole then took my time loosening the spark plug little by little by using the same method in this video
What if you have a stuck plug that you can barely see? I have a 91 ford Ranger. The plug is on the passenger side, closest to the firewall. Do I need to remove the AC to get to it?
If it's like the Explorer, and I think it is... wheel off and possibly the wheel well liner as well.
penetrating oil and and let it soak over night. The next day start the car and get engine hot. Turn off car and loosen plugs using socket extension. Don't completely remove plugs until engine cools because those fuckers are hot!
PLEASE HELP IM IM A JAM!! Anyone?
Can't really afford to have the whole top half of the engine machine at a machine shop but ...
Previous owner used epoxy to install a spark plug after he stripped the hole in a 08 accord EXL V6 3.5 sedan...
I'm not sure what to use to possibly possibly dissolve the apoxy and then I can't seem to get my socket around the top of the spark plug.
BESIDES THAT A Coolant line busted to the transmission also but I came up with the idea to put an external transmission fluid cooler on it and just refill with fluids and it runs fine... so now I'm really considering taking On this STUCK SPARK PLUG IN THE FAR BACK HARDEST TO REACH N WORK AROUND PLUG HOLE. LUV THIS CAR
Saved my ass thank you man
You’re very welcome!