hey guys well as my luck always goes i was changing spark plugs in my 98 grand am 3.1 v6 and somehow i pulled off one of the plug wires and half the plug was in wire boot ive never had this happen before im wondering is it still possible to take it out with the same socket i have not tried yet dont want to make matters worse
broken in half spark plug
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If it's just the porcelain in the wire boot carry on and remove the metal part with the socket.
If by chance the metal hex part is in the boot...good luck.
If by chance the metal hex part is in the boot...good luck.
Take the broken part out. Nothing fell into the chamber.
I've had it happen. No biggie.
Bill
PS: Make sure that it was a clean break. If not, get a vacuum and get out the bits before taking the rest out with the socket.
I've had it happen. No biggie.
Bill
PS: Make sure that it was a clean break. If not, get a vacuum and get out the bits before taking the rest out with the socket.
This has happened to me, I was able to get the remaining part out with out issue. Put a socket over and it wiggle it a little to ensure you're getting a good grip, if so you're good to go.
No biggie, I would however suggest soaking the threads with a little PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench. Make sure your socket gets a good fit on the plug and remove it. I've had it happen more than once, and got them out after a shot of PB Blaster and some cursing.
THANX GUYS it was a clean break just was not sure if i still could get it out also i was using a socket but the numbers were worn off i think it was a 11/16 which one is the correct one seems like it was wrong size
Get the replacement plug. Then get the proper 6 point socket, match it up to the replacement plug to be 100% certain it is the right size, then remove it. Wrecking the threads on the plug in the cyl head can make an easy job a real PITA.
5/8 or 13/16
Most likely 5.8
You must have been using pliers to get that boot off. You can't do that by hand!
Most likely 5.8
You must have been using pliers to get that boot off. You can't do that by hand!
got it off i thibnk it was a 5/8 lost 2 dollars on plug but no biggie better than what could have been thanx again guys
I think 5/8 and 13/16 ths are pretty much std in todays world. Many many years ago back in the 1930 and 1940's "before my time" there were large plugs we sold to farmers for their single cylinder hit and miss engines and tractors. I do not remember what size they were tho.
Honda motorcycles have used odd sized plugs, as do other MC mfrs.
I think all I've seen are two sizes (5/8 and 13/16) but Sears sells a four pack of sizes I don't know.
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