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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Broken Spark Plug

I just broke a spark plug. The part with threads is still in there. Any suggestions on how to get it out?
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dmc83RX
I just broke a spark plug. The part with threads is still in there. Any suggestions on how to get it out?
Drill it out with a gra-bit.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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if any of the plug is left (i was lucky enough to have a tad bit) i used a bit of rubber fuel line and stuck it onto what was left, gently using vice grips clamp down and turn.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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which ever route you decide to take, make sure you're very careful and delicate lol
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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how much of the six point side is left that can make contact with a socket? post a pic if you can. DO NOT DRILL IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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I always see pictures of people dropping in engines with the spark plugs in there. To me, that is just asking for trouble so this has to happen a lot.

I like the fuel hose idea above. Let us know...
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Get a potatoe
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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There was nothing left but the threaded shell. I bought a set of screw extractors. It came right out.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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sweet
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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wow you got lucky glad it worked out in the end!
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