Broken Spark Plug Removal
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- How I got my broken spark plug out.
Wasn't very happy about it at the time... So no smiles ;-)
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Thank you SOOO MUCH!! I was literally about to shit my pants when that plug snapped. This technique worked and totally saved my butt. You're the man!!
Thanks for the video! This worked for my 2004 ranger and the spark plug was way down there! Pb blaster overnight then used the easy out! Watched like 10 other videos and this is the only one that worked!
Andrew Freedman
Awesome 👍
Where can you get that tool at and what's it call please
Would be nice if he answered commenters in need
5 years later I just used your trick and thank God it worked thank you for sharing I was scared my nissian was a goner
Thank you for showing this video! I was in a serious jam and I didn’t know how I was going to get it out. With a little bit of effort, it came right out.
Awesome 😁
Bro, you saved my ass. I over torqued and broke the new spark plug in my N51 engine, your video gave me the idea to put a #5 easy out on a 20" extension and twist it out. I was able to get it out without a ratchet or impact driver. I tapped on it with my hand once, did the backspin and it came out in seconds, thanks for the inspiration and for saving me a bunch of money!!!
Yup same here. I broke mine after over torqueing and after reading your reply I got the idea to just use an oversized flat head screw driver since the plug wasn't seized. Tapped it in with a hammer twice and it twisted right out. Thanks x2!
@@erowley462 you guys are amazing , the idea with the screw driver literaly saved me money , thank you boys.
I just saw on another site that they recommend square edged ez outs instead of spiral type. Square is less likely to expand thrads of broken plug causing it to get tighter in the attempt to remove it,,,,
Thats what ive been reading im about to attempt it with the square cut hoping all goes well
Who's responsible for designing a plug with enough weakness to break during an uncomplicated extraction? Is it the automaker or the plug manufacturer?
Thank you!!!! You also helped me big time today.
I used the Harbor Freight part: 93822 pipe extractor 1/4" it worked well. ( I'll never say anything bad about Harbor Freight tools) The main thing is to let the broken plug soak for over 24 hours.
The love taps scare the shit outta me, great video bud.
9/16 extracter bit. Socker extension, 12mm attached to it and put it in. The porcelain came out, only the screw part with the prong at the end was left inside. Put the bit in with the extension, tap a bit, and put some muscle into it TURNING COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN IT UNTIL IT TIGHTENS IN THAT WAY. Yes in the direction to loosen a normal plug. It will tighten. Keep putting muscle behind it and will bit and turn loose. 5$ tip at autozone
How do I get my spark plug out all it does is turn but won't come out
Same thing happened to my Tj. Except it was the one closest to the firewall. That damn Ac all up in the way of that first one. Lol...
I like the idea and I will try it next time. Just a little bit concerned about using an impact on the heads, maybe a breaker bar instead?
Thank You Very Much for your Video! I broke my plug in My 94 Suburban with a 350 and i was amazed how easily it came out with the WD 40 and the EZ OUT!
Same here this video help me with my 94 suburban, last 2 cylinders drivers side plugs broke..
What size easy out did you use?
Thank you, had this happen on my Civic, I don't have impact tools, but putting a 5/8 spark plug socket in there with a long extension and smacking the top of that with a hammer got it loose enough that I could ratchet it out.
Watched your vid and did it on my ml320 Benz 1999 model v6.Just removed it today and many thanks!
You are a very brave and lucky man for trying that (maybe just frustrated) :- )
Those easy outs are not made for impacts and they break easily if they bind up. Once they break off you will have an extremely hard time trying to remove a broken one. They are not easily drilled out and you may end up needing a cutting torch to remove it. A wrench is all that I would brave to use with it. Even then slow and steady with it. Good on yah for getting it out. Hope this helps someone.
Todd H I’ll opt to using a hand wrench first as I am too nervous to try an impact
What size square easy out for a 5/8 spark plug should I get? Had this problem on my 2004 Grand Prix
Yes Rollin they are reverse threads and they work great they bite right inside the plug and pull it right out
Have a similar jam in my bus engine, sent the vid to my wife, hopefully the mechanic working on it get it out soon.
Great solution.Thank you for sharing your method.
You got lucky and the ceramic came out.
Thanks man. I just did it and was so easy the cheapest way to solve a problem. The impact wrench is important tho
Marco Preciado I'm glad to hear it helped out :-)
Marco Preciado how much $$ you buy those tool
+Yard Rembo I don't remember. We have had them for a few years. The electric impacts are a couple hundred I think.
No one would have this problem if they change plugs more often. Plugs are cheap. I change mine every other fall regardless of milage and never ever had a broken issue. Also use antisieze on plugs. I use the copper kind due to high heat
NGK plugs don't need anti sieze
*You didn't blow the cylinder out for the bits?*
I NEED one of those square socket, I think I could get my two out if I did.
Smart move using the impact tool. I think using leverage would mess it up.
W Mike
I agree Thanks :-)
Using impacts is a terrible idea. much better to ease it out.
Guess my impact driver wasn’t strong enough.
Had to use a breaker bar, but it did work.
I’m not sure if I could get an impact to my two that are broken but I probably really need one of those square sockets.
Bought the tool. Came out easy.
1:49 NO. DO NOT DO THIS. Using an impact wrench is probably the reason you had this problem to start with. You are many times more likely to break shit with and impact wrench.
+Jeff Bourke
They broke taking them out by hand. To each there own but I have had the best luck breaking stuck bolts loose with an impact versus by hand. Obviously you have had a different experience. Sorry to hear about your luck.
I am struggling to find that 8 point socket. I've checked all messages but haven't found any tip except Husky, homedepot and so on. Could you please let me know about the socket? I have 1/2 male wrench with #5 size easy out. Haven't been able to connect them precisely. My spark plug is broken on my civic. Thanks.
You were sent from god with this, thank you a million times
what really sucks is when the porcelain snaps off in there with it.
what size of square socket driver?
May i know what N.M of Electric drive ? I use mine,it didn't move. And even i try my all hand power. Don't know what happen to my broken thread of spark plug. Please help if you have any idea.
"There is suppose to be threads here" haha.
I think it was risky to use impact. I had one so tight I had to turn in AND out or risk breaking ez out.
Thanks helped alot saved me 2700$
+Ghost Fantasma
Awesome glad to hear :-)
Wish it was that easy 😂 just broke the easy out in the broken plug.
Bummer 😕
Doesn’t always work but I’ve done a lot of them this way.
My problem is that the bolt wasn't their no more and Idk how so the spark plug is done and my question is can I do this same method
what is the size of easy out?
Dios santo este hombre es un esperto, le rompieron una bujia a mi carro y busque este video y lo hice asi mismo y resulto, mi respeto para este hombre me economize miles de pesos en esto...gracias buen esperto
Think I am going to try this
Yeah thanks it worked on my 2007 crown Victoria police interceptor it was a 5/8 drilled it then reverse and came right out 👌I payed only 12dollars for the spark plug Extractor
You can get it from AutoZone or O’Reillys
Hey man, thanks for the video. Saved me some major money. Cheers!
Joseph Bozzo
I love hearing that. Thanks for letting us know 👍
Howdy there , what size was that easy out ,? So I can just buy one ... Thank you sir
Omg thank you so much I did it's works perfect:)
So you tapped it in, and started drilling out correct??
Didnt explain very well! Can anyone clarify all the tools and penetration oil
Thanks man!
This happened to me too I thought I was fucked looked it up on RUclips found the tool its called a #5 extractor tool bought it in Bennett auto supply 5 bucks saved my ass.
Mark Crawford how does it work? Are the threads on the extractor drill reversed? So counterclockwise to tighten it?
Exact same thing happened on my little saturn
Excellent Video thanx
Do you use the impact drive going forward or reverse?
Gracias, sirvio bien el video
BC desde el aire
De nada :-)
What is the exact name of the tool you are using?
Same thing happened to me but the threads still have the core in it. How the heck can I get it out to use an extractor for the jacket? I've tried drilling but can't get a straight angle for the bit to bite. I'm at a loss other than punching it all the way in
I personally would probably weld a bolt onto what’s left and not chance shoving the center pice into the motor. Not sure if that’s the best way or not but that’s what I would do 👍
@@FairlyHonest Nice, thank you. I was beginning to wonder if welding a nut would be feasible myself. I haven't had a plug break like this, normally I'd just use an extractor/easy out but that damnable core is blocking me
My mechanic said that it's possible that some small broken parts get inside the engine, so he needs to take it apart completely to clean it for around 1k. Does that make sense or he just wants to rip me ?
1k is pretty damn reasonable honestly
I have an 05 Pontiac grand prix I broke the left rear spark plug can't even get anything back there to take it off I'm talking about the spark plug under the alternator. Any suggestions thanks
Ron Bernier
Obviously my first recommendation would be to trade it for a jeep ;-)
Other than that you will have to somehow get an easy out in their. Sorry I don't have any better advice.
Good luck :-)
~Alex~
Man Id love to hit mine with the drill but im scared seeing my threads themselves actually broke in half.
Sounda like a day at the office allright
Did you go right or left on the drill?
That was waaaay too easy. You should have seen what i had to go through a week ago.
After way too much torque to break the tightness against the head of a flat- seated plug sheared it off there was no way an easy - out was going to handle it. So i drilled the head off and used easy out on just the threaded part.
worked great!
Is that a left hand bit? Curious if i need to go in tightening or loosening direction
Left handed easy out
@@FairlyHonest yea i finally got it figured out. I got a chevy 350 and i had 3 plugs break. Luckily on my 350 the plugs are at the lower block and can get a straight shot thru wheel well. Burnt out an electric impact gun, busted a ratchet but finally used a 3/4 inch drive massive industrial sized ratchet and finally broke them free. Thanks for the idea
What size ez out do I need for the spark plug
#5
Hey man I literally have the exact same problem with my 04 Ram 1500. I’ve drenched it withPB Blaster, I’ve installed the easy out, and I’ve been trying with my impact for a while now. It’s gotten to the point where the socket won’t turn anymore. It just won’t break free. What am I doin wrong?
Parker Scott
I’m not sure. I haven’t had one not come out. I hate to say to use a bigger impact or more leverage because you really don’t want to break off the easy out. If you have a torch you might try heating it up but not with the easy out in there. Don’t want to weaken the easy out.
Hope you get it out 👍
Do you have to pre drill so the easy out will start to get a bite?
Mr Pan Cake I would NOT pre drill. That would put shavings into the motor.
Good day. Watch ed video , saw you put anti seize on, does it not stop plug from grounding its self to negative side Thanks good video
+Don Voll
I only put it on the threads. It still makes a clean contact where the plug seats to the head. I haven't had any problems with it loosing spark.
What about debris possibly going inside the engine? mine just did the same thing and i stumbled upon your video but my anxiety wont let me start the car without thinking about the what if lol...
Juan Flores
I totally get where your coming from. I lost the tip of a glow plug in a diesel a few years back. I had to decide whether or not to start it or pull the head off. I started it and flushed it out. You win some and loose some. Just make sure you have all the big pieces :-)
Does the number 6 works tge same way or is too big? I have a broken sparkplug in a honda crv 99
+Oscar Estrada
I’m not sure 🤔
Did you end up getting it out?
Thank you sir for vdo.
what is the size?
Where can I get that bit?
Same thing Just happened to me on my boat,
This just happened to me today and hand tools wont work, what socket sizes did you use so i can get it out. Thank You
A 3/8 DRIVE 3/8 SOCKET.
thank you so much
i bought an impact wrench and socket but it didnt work for me. what socket is it specifically?
where did you find the square drive socket im having trouble locating one to fit my extractor
+ThePurplebush
Home Depot is where mine came from.
Harbor freight has it too
My Dodge Durango did the same thing & i was backing out the extractor & the extractor bole in half HELPPPP !!!
+Valley of The sun
That’s not good! I don’t really have any great suggestions. It is possible to to weld a small pipe or bolt onto the broken spark plug but you have to be carful not to weld it to the head or get slag inside the motor. I wouldn’t try drilling it out as that will put shavings into the motor. You may be at a head pulling point. Sorry to hear about your luck. Hopefully you get it.
Where do I find that tool
CanadianBullFrog
Auto parts store should have it.
What tool is that?
Just happend to me right now on my civic. Where did u get the tool?
Any auto parts store should have them 👍
@@FairlyHonest nice. Ordered one on Amazon. Ty sir. They're soaking as I type.
This technic works on my honda civic 2008
Hey what size 8 or socket? I have been looking ALL DAY for a 10mm 8 point impact socket from Home Depot to Fastenal and cannot find one ANYWHERE. 10mm is what fits the #5 extractor
+Brett Bad Blood Benton
I’m not near my tool box at the moment so I’m not sure. I know mine was a husky from Home Depot. Non impact. Just a regular 8 point socket.
Fairly Honest Off Road oh okay. What size?
Fairly Honest Off Road when you get a chance I gotta get this done as soon as I can
+Brett Bad Blood Benton
My tool box is 7 hours away at the moment. It’s going to be this weekend probably before I’m back. I’m really sorry I can do anything sooner.
Fairly Honest Off Road dangit okay. Well if you can remember...metric or standard?
My worst nightmare
Where did you find a 4 point socket to fit to #5 extractor?
judah415
I got mine at Home Depot. It’s an 8 point socket that forms a square inside the points. I will drop a link if I can find one online.
judah415
Yeah just google 8 point sockets
What size socket?
Nice Video!! Question do you put the impact in the tighten position or loosen?
Left or cc is loose on all plugs I've ever seen.
#nice #shoutout from #germany
+steffo2oo2 Awesome Thanks :-)
where do you get the square socket from?
+Captain Kirk
It’s an 8 point socket that the 8 points make a square inside of them. You can get them at Home Depot or pretty much any place that sells tools 👍
@@FairlyHonest Thanks, I have a no. 5 easy-out stuck down in the spark plug. I just need to know the size of the 8-point socket now. Do you happen to remember the size of the socket?
grande maestro
Nice
What size easy out thanks?
Mark Ferraro number 5
how old was the plugs?
+the mechanic
I'm not sure how old. They were in it when I purchased the jeep.
Someone tac welded a spark plug on a grand caravan
just use two screw drivers
OMG what brand of plug was that so I make sure to NEVER buy.
pvcarmon1
Autolight
I just cannot take all the f****** commercials
Same shit just happened to me...
This happend to my snomobile
I have no friends
Did you get it out?