Spark plugs (really really need help just snapped spark plug)

20th January 2011, 18:03

well got the tool below all was going well got the first one out, then onto the next one and it wasnt budging so gave it as much pressure as i had and boom it snapped, managed to get all the bits off spark plug out but still its not budging can anyone tell me what to do its totally not moving i nearly snapped the tool applying so much pressure.

can you wd40 or anything like that ? its really bugging my brain

20th January 2011, 18:20

update ^^^^^^^^^^^^

20th January 2011, 18:21

How does it get stuck?

You can get special sockets to take plugs off with that make it slightly easier

20th January 2011, 18:27

I bought a T-bar flexible 10mm spark plug socket from Halfords works well.

Steve.

20th January 2011, 18:31

well when i put the socket on the wrench it cant get down there obviously, but when i put the extendable bit on push it down it hits of the bit ive circled yellow in this pic, i got the right spark plug socket, just this is blocking me from getting down there to take them out.

not my engine btw lol

20th January 2011, 18:32

update^^^^^^^^^^^^^

20th January 2011, 19:37

is this the one you mean ?

23rd January 2011, 12:58

update at top ^^^^^^^^^^^^

23rd January 2011, 13:09

anyone ?

23rd January 2011, 13:10

Get a Really Long Breaker Bar, like a Half 1/2 inch with a step down, then Jook it real hard, and Pop will come right out.

23rd January 2011, 13:15

i cant get anything like that down there mate the angle it is ets stuck i tried that first time round but failed so had to buy the tool above.

just googled and found some guide if one snaps saying wd40 down there leave it twenty minutes and use some extractor tool or something to pull it out sure i could pull it out with something else tho.

but am i good to wd40 it ?

23rd January 2011, 13:18

Well you'd only find out if WD40 Works by trying it, Its not gonna damage anything. If you've got extension bars and UJ's getting to the plug with a Bar shouldnt be too hard imo.

23rd January 2011, 13:28

coolio wasnt sure if i could lol just doused it will leave it 20mins and try get them out. will update hopefully having changed them all

cheers mate

23rd January 2011, 13:29

and dont have any uj's will invest in some tho thats for sure

23rd January 2011, 13:37

good lad, and good luck!

23rd January 2011, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavmc88

well got the tool below all was going well got the first one out, then onto the next one and it wasnt budging so gave it as much pressure as i had and boom it snapped, managed to get all the bits off spark plug out but still its not budging can anyone tell me what to do its totally not moving i nearly snapped the tool applying so much pressure.

can you wd40 or anything like that ? its really bugging my brain

Dont understand, you say that you snapped the tool then say that you nearly snapped the tool? How can you snap it but nearly snap it?

If you want to get your spark plug out- use a spark plug socket with an extension of the RIGHT LENGTH and a socket wrench. Either a short extension so that it doesnt reach the inlet or a long thin one with universal [moveable] end, so that it lies against the inlet but doesnt twat it. Thats assuming you moved the breather hose out of the way anyway.

23rd January 2011, 13:54

Spray with WD, the tool you showed is shit. Use a socket with bar. If you can get to it or get it out anyother way then take the inlet mani off

23rd January 2011, 14:19

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Originally Posted by Railroader

Dont understand, you say that you snapped the tool then say that you nearly snapped the tool? How can you snap it but nearly snap it?

If you want to get your spark plug out- use a spark plug socket with an extension of the RIGHT LENGTH and a socket wrench. Either a short extension so that it doesnt reach the inlet or a long thin one with universal [moveable] end, so that it lies against the inlet but doesnt twat it. Thats assuming you moved the breather hose out of the way anyway.

if you read the title mate (just snapped sprak plug) hence boom its snapped.

ive tried all the bits i have cant get in at it.

and aye the breather hose if off

23rd January 2011, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom5190

Spray with WD, the tool you showed is shit. Use a socket with bar. If you can get to it or get it out anyother way then take the inlet mani off

and yep it sure is shit just snapped the tool

managed to get one out so 1 to go including the snapped one. how easy is it to take the inlet mani off cause if i did could get straight in there with tools i have and wouldnt have a problem

cheers

23rd January 2011, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavmc88

is this the one you mean ?

Thats the tool start the car(if poss)get the engine hot then try getting the plug out sounds like your not putting the tool centrally over the plug.Go round to the side of the car try it from there.

Steve

23rd January 2011, 15:05

i tried using one off those there shit and cause more harm then good you need the spark plug socket a uj an extension bar around 5inch or so and a ratchet and easy as pie if youve snaped the head of the spark plug aka th bolt shaped bit then you can try alot of wd40 and an easyout tool if that dont work your probs looking at the head off really but as ive found out alot buy the proper tools an extra 20 quid will save you alot of money

23rd January 2011, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigy2703

i tried using one off those there shit and cause more harm then good you need the spark plug socket a uj an extension bar around 5inch or so and a ratchet and easy as pie if youve snaped the head of the spark plug aka th bolt shaped bit then you can try alot of wd40 and an easyout tool if that dont work your probs looking at the head off really but as ive found out alot buy the proper tools an extra 20 quid will save you alot of money

Each to their own mate,i`ve got all the sockets for spark plug removal with the rubber insert inside and that didn`t do BA so bought 1 of those t-bar tools & it works a treat.

Steve.

23rd January 2011, 16:11

seriously steve i tried every angle with that tool haha anyway job's a good een managed to get it out and all new ones in, so cheers for all the input peeps

23rd January 2011, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavmc88

if you read the title mate (just snapped sprak plug) hence boom its snapped.

ive tried all the bits i have cant get in at it.

and aye the breather hose if off

Ive read the title and is doesnt say anything about snapping the spark plug.

"well got the tool below all was going well got the first one out, then onto the next one and it wasnt budging so gave it as much pressure as i had and boom it snapped" You got the tool applied pressure and boom it snapped.

You have to get the right length extension like I said- you havent got one already, you have to go down to Halfrauds and get one. Do you think you are the first person to try to get a spark plug out??

23rd January 2011, 16:28

Has the plug snapped in half completely? So there is no nut part?

If it has you have to take the head orf and take it down the engineers

if it hasn't, one I idea I had is to run the engine until hot and try agin!

23rd January 2011, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Railroader

Has the plug snapped in half completely? So there is no nut part?

If it has you have to take the head orf and take it down the engineers

if it hasn't, one I idea I had is to run the engine until hot and try agin!

Read before posting he`s got all the plugs out now jobs done.

Steve.

23rd January 2011, 17:05

haha no bein funny mate but clearly says really really need help spark plug just snapped in brackets on title.

23rd January 2011, 17:09

steve your no gonna beleive what ive went and done mate. was tightening up the rocker cover and clumsy bastard that i am just went n snapped the bolt.

it is really one of that days, how do i sort that out ? went and took rocker cover off think the bolt would still come out but think its attached ?

i could really jump off a bridge right now. everything the day has been tits up

23rd January 2011, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavmc88

if you read the title mate (just snapped sprak plug) hence boom its snapped.

ive tried all the bits i have cant get in at it.

and aye the breather hose if off

Doesnt say anything about a spark plug.

"well got the tool below all was going well got the first one out, then onto the next one and it wasnt budging so gave it as much pressure as i had and boom it snapped," Thats sounds like you broke the tool.

23rd January 2011, 17:31

haha that is not the title mate seriously haha the title is the line you see before you open the thread up hence TITLE jesus mate such a big deal over nuthin

23rd January 2011, 20:10

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Originally Posted by stevo67

Read before posting he`s got all the plugs out now jobs done.
Steve.

I posted before he announced that he had got them all out, but me computer went offline, and it didnt send until I went online again hence the double posts. oops

23rd January 2011, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavmc88

seriou/sly steve i tried every angle with that tool haha anyway job's a good een managed to get it out and all new ones in, so cheers for all the input peeps

How did you manage to get it out? I missed that part

23rd January 2011, 20:15

got a shot of someone elses tools

mines just couldnt get at it. and with me randomly asking the neighbour as he was jumping out the car, finds out hes a mechanic aswell sure that will come in handy

24th January 2011, 03:45

Before you jumped off the bridge you should have thought what a bastard it would have been if the thread had broken off in the cylinder head - which is what I thought had happened when I first read it

... and this is a good reminder to everyone that spark plugs should be tightened to 25Nm which is basically hand tight + a little pull on the wrench. Whoever did them up that tight in the first place needs sacking