Socket stuck on spark plug and can't back out
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Here is what I did for mine. Break them loose with socket. Then I used one of those claw type grabber tools and spun the spak plug out. I also used the same claw tool to put the new plugs back and it worked great. Another method to use in a bind is a piece of hose you can put over the end of the spark plug.
For you orignal problem try tighting the plug up again by hand and tapping in the opening of the socket to knock it off.
For you orignal problem try tighting the plug up again by hand and tapping in the opening of the socket to knock it off.
Quote:
Originally Posted by barneyb
I suggest buying a real spark plug socket.
I can't believe that people don't use spark plug sockets for changing their spark plugs.
i know i have one too they are so easy to use
Originally Posted by barneyb
I suggest buying a real spark plug socket.
I can't believe that people don't use spark plug sockets for changing their spark plugs.
i know i have one too they are so easy to use
Last edited by gixxerman11; Jan 23, 2008 at 01:32 PM. Reason: haha
if you are replacing your plugs and don't care about the old ones gently tap the socket till it comes loose. Then retry making sure that the same thing doesn't happen again.
If you are not replacing your plugs, be extra careful when tapping the socket as not to damage the ceramic.
If you are not replacing your plugs, be extra careful when tapping the socket as not to damage the ceramic.
Some tips:
When replacing plugs, don't use the spark plug socket to guide them in. Instead, use a foot long section of fuel line hose (vacuum hose works well too, as long as it's the right diameter) that is "plugged" on to the end of the spark plug. Drop the spark plug down in the well once the fuel line hose is connected to the nipple on the top of the spark plug and thread it in place by turning the fuel line. This will prevent cross-threading the spark plugs since the head is aluminum and doesn't take well to high torque, especially at the wrong angles. Once the spark plug is threaded in a good bit and becomes snug in the well, pull on the rubber hose to remove it and then use the spark plug socket to finish off the job, making sure to torque down the plugs to specs.
USE ANTI-SEIZE!
USE A SPARK PLUG SOCKET!
When replacing plugs, don't use the spark plug socket to guide them in. Instead, use a foot long section of fuel line hose (vacuum hose works well too, as long as it's the right diameter) that is "plugged" on to the end of the spark plug. Drop the spark plug down in the well once the fuel line hose is connected to the nipple on the top of the spark plug and thread it in place by turning the fuel line. This will prevent cross-threading the spark plugs since the head is aluminum and doesn't take well to high torque, especially at the wrong angles. Once the spark plug is threaded in a good bit and becomes snug in the well, pull on the rubber hose to remove it and then use the spark plug socket to finish off the job, making sure to torque down the plugs to specs.
USE ANTI-SEIZE!
USE A SPARK PLUG SOCKET!
There are sparkplug socket/flexible extension assemblies available from $nap-on where the socket is permanently joined to the extension via a flexible ball joint.
