Stuck spark plug
Stuck spark plug
I have a 1986 Trans am 305 TPI, I was in the process of giving it a full tune up (just got the car no idea how the previous owner trated it) so I started the spark plugs managed to get two switched with fairly little difficulty but now the third plug back on the drivers side is STUCK, and I mean stuck to the point where it will not budge at all. I ended up breaking the stalk off and am getting irriated with the damn thing. Any tips or advice to try would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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Car: 1986 Irocz
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
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From: North Carolina
Car: 1992 RS B4C
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10 bolt limited slip
Re: Stuck spark plug
Home depot for like $20. And yeah pb blaster works good. Remember though if you blast it full of oil and then use the torch you might see a little more smoke than you expected. Best to lick the plug with the tip of flame on low and burn oil off first. Keep a wet rag handy to slap over fire if it gets a little frightening.
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From: Shelby,N.C.
Car: 1986 pontiac bonneville
Engine: LB9 305
Transmission: MK6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Stuck spark plug
best to heat first , the spray with the blaster, it will smoke but the heat will pull the penetrant into the threads just like when you solder cooper pipe.
Re: Stuck spark plug
Thanks for the tips, I picked up some pb blaster and have been soaking the plugs. I have my brother coming down in a couple of days to give me a hand with finishing the job up. If all else fails bringing it to a shop and they can deal with it.
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Car: 91' Firebird SOLD
Engine: 350 TPI +bolt-ons
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Re: Stuck spark plug
why dont u just put a long pipe around your socket wrench for more torque/leverage?
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
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Re: Stuck spark plug
put a lil dab of anti-seize on the threads of your new plugs.
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