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Threads stck in cylinder head
Help! What do I do ? What can I do to fix it without taking head off
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Sorry ! Spark plug stuck in head
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Properly explaining the issue would help. The spark plug is stuck in the head? like it broke or you rounded it off?
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Soak it down with PB Blaster for starters.
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Yes I try to loosen it and it just gets tighter
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Was it cross threaded?
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Pull the head. (Last resort)
Post a nice clear high resolution pic. Which cylinder? how old is the plug? using the right size socket? Got any others out, or is this the first one you tried? |
Originally Posted by wilcherkyle
(Post 1756209)
Yes I try to loosen it and it just gets tighter
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Yes I know how to remove spark plugs ! I changed 3 already but 3 won't come out ! I think they might be cross threaded not sure but I can't get them out and I don't want to pull the head
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...how does a spark plug get that tight in the head without breaking the actual plug? And I thought the threads of plugs were stainless or rust preventive or something?? Did someone impact them in there?
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Let your motor get hot then carefully try to just break them loose..
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Originally Posted by wilcherkyle
(Post 1756379)
Yes I know how to remove spark plugs ! I changed 3 already but 3 won't come out ! I think they might be cross threaded not sure but I can't get them out and I don't want to pull the head
Just messing with you. Just try like the others said. Spray down the plugs wit PB Blaster. Then bring the engine up to temp. Give that a try before pulling the head. Let us know if it works. |
Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
(Post 1756399)
...how does a spark plug get that tight in the head without breaking the actual plug? And I thought the threads of plugs were stainless or rust preventive or something?? Did someone impact them in there?
2. Bearing down on them instead of just turning in a circle trying to get them out, thereby galling the threads. This happens all the time. 3. No anti-seize put on them when installed. 4. Been in there too long. Carbon fouled on inner threads. Rusted to the head. 5. All of the above. |
that or he has ford 3v in his jeep :D
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Originally Posted by Dwestonxj
Let your motor get hot then carefully try to just break them loose..
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