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broke spark plug!!! HELP
- Thread starter hova15
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JesusFreak
Hard-core CEG'er
well on my first attempt on changing spark plugs i broke two one just the middle came out and the other the top white stuff broke. Any ideas?
big boo boo man... thats all I say cause I dont know how they fix this!
GrimmSVT
CEG'er
The way it sounds is that you just broke the ceramic(sp) off the tops.If that is all that happen then you need to either blow or suck the ceramic parts out then once they are out you should still be able to take the remainder of the plug out with a socket.
elraido
I kant speel
The way it sounds is that you just broke the ceramic(sp) off the tops.If that is all that happen then you need to either blow or suck the ceramic parts out then once they are out you should still be able to take the remainder of the plug out with a socket.
X2. the socket should still be able to get onto the nut of the plug. Just make sure nothing falls into the engine when pulling them out now.
okay well i got it out fine nothing fell into the engine but now after replacing all the plugs the motor does idle very well its vibrates a little, doesnt always start and also the coolant is leeking and it smells like ****. Is it a cross threaded spark plug maybe???
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elraido
I kant speel
Make sure you put the plugwires back in the correct sequence.
x2. That is why I always start the car up for a couple of seconds after I change a plug. That way if something is screwed up, I know what plug it is.
smokedya95stang
CEG'er
what kind/ brand of socket are you using? one is it the right size and 2 does it have the rubber grommet inside it that fits aginst the sparkplug. Thats really what prevents that from happening maybe u lost the grommet.
moderndino
CEG'er
It is also very important to brace your hand against the extension or at least the head of the ratchet to prevent cocking the socket. That's what broke your plugs. You can't just wank on the ratchet handle. Imagine it was a T handle, and you only pulled on one of the arms... You have to replicate the twisting action of a T handle with both hands evenly, directly in line with the threads.
When replacing plugs, use a section of hose fit on the ceramic to start the thread. This way you don't have the torque to cross thread. You should be able to wind it nearly down the whole way. Pull the hose off. Then carefully slip the socket over the plug so not to contact the ceramic. Feel to see that you have dropped the socket down over the hex part of the plug, and carefully twist it tight.... not like a lug nut... like as much force as you'd exert on a pesty pickle jar, only the other direction.
If you're leaking coolant, it's more serious than a plug. Was the first page in this story an overheated engine?
Gar
When replacing plugs, use a section of hose fit on the ceramic to start the thread. This way you don't have the torque to cross thread. You should be able to wind it nearly down the whole way. Pull the hose off. Then carefully slip the socket over the plug so not to contact the ceramic. Feel to see that you have dropped the socket down over the hex part of the plug, and carefully twist it tight.... not like a lug nut... like as much force as you'd exert on a pesty pickle jar, only the other direction.
If you're leaking coolant, it's more serious than a plug. Was the first page in this story an overheated engine?
Gar
Jorgen
CEG'er
How badly is it idling? if you had all the wires off at once sounds like you may have put the wires back on wrong, check them all again. the coolant smeel doesn't sound like it is coming from the same problem at all.