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Stuck, broken spark plug body

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MrDee

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Sep 13, 2004
mt pleasant, Michigan
Hello guys..i am new to DSM and no doubt this is the best website or may i say home on the internet.

Now..Here is the problem, i rebuilt the engine with new parts and everything was running smooth...had to redo the timing belt couple times though :cry: . It was running sweet..but i wasnt satisfied so i decided to confirm the sprk plug gap and i discovered they were gapped all kinds of wrong. So here i was puttin them back..and walla just when i was torquin the last one PHAAAYAAA ! ! ! it broke, the entire thread section of the shell is stuck in the head, fortunately the insulator and the Electrode came out nicely(aint nothing nice here)

I decided to leave it alone for now and seek experienced help removin it or suggestions as i dread taking off, wiring, belts, pulleys, bolts,gaskets, belts all over again to get the head off. PLease guys help..i am weeping..

i am still workin on my car..designiong a nice spoiler for it..after that i will post pictures...

Thak you in advance guys..i never been to a cooler website.
 
dont mean to sound dump pal.. but whats ez-out? hi hi hi hi hi

also..the thread section is in..and the part where the socket holds is broken out
 
An EZ - Out is the Tool you need to remove the Threaded piece you wrung off in the Head - Just DO NOT use the one that looks like a fat screw as it will only dig in & expand the ring of Threads you are trying to remove & then you'll be looking for a Helicoil Set - Use ONLY a SQUARE shanked EZ-Out - Any good Tool Store will have them.
 
Hoooooooodiiiiieeeee hoooooooo....Oh yes i got it out first attempt..i will come back with pictures and step by step details..incase on of your guys falls into the same predicament.
 
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