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Jcamel · 01-10-2005, 08:48 PM

Hey,

I was going to change my spark plugs today and to my surprise they will not come out. I guess the previous owner didn't lubricate them or something. The question is should I just try to force them out? I've changed spark plugs before and they usally just twist off with slight force. Any suggestions?
thanks.

bleach8484 · 01-10-2005, 08:55 PM

I would try putting a little force on em, with a decent spark plug socket and a ratchet with some leverage, And just pray to got they arent cross threaded or anything. Ive never had a plug twist off on me or break, the aluminum head usually gives before the plug does.

Id- · 01-10-2005, 09:23 PM

put some liquid wrench on the top of them and let them soak for a bit; try it then with just your normal socket that you normally use

if that doesnt work, then step up to a 1/2" breaker bar and try from there

01-10-2005, 08:48 PM	#1
Jcamel Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stuck sparkplugs Hey, I was going to change my spark plugs today and to my surprise they will not come out. I guess the previous owner didn't lubricate them or something. The question is should I just try to force them out? I've changed spark plugs before and they usally just twist off with slight force. Any suggestions? thanks.

01-10-2005, 09:23 PM	#3
Id- Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hell on Earth Age: 44 Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	put some liquid wrench on the top of them and let them soak for a bit; try it then with just your normal socket that you normally use if that doesnt work, then step up to a 1/2" breaker bar and try from there __________________ 95 Lexus SC300 5-speed -DD pimp car 92 Nissan 240sx base coupe -clean KA24DE swapped in -GTIR T28 -Big FMIC -565cc STi Injectors w/ Z32 MAF -J30 VLSD w/ subframe spacers -RPS Max clutch -3" turboback -PLMS Daughterboard on modded ECU

01-10-2005, 08:55 PM	#2
bleach8484 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta Age: 40 Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would try putting a little force on em, with a decent spark plug socket and a ratchet with some leverage, And just pray to got they arent cross threaded or anything. Ive never had a plug twist off on me or break, the aluminum head usually gives before the plug does.