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trouble removing spark plugs

  • ray walker
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28 Jan 2012 18:57 #32065 by ray walker
trouble removing spark plugs was created by ray walker
is there an easy way to remove stubborn plugs? i dont want to strip threads

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28 Jan 2012 19:35 #32069 by reaper
Replied by reaper on topic Re: trouble removing spark plugs
they shouldnt be that hard to get out , if they are they have probably been over tightend at some point .

give them a blast of penertrating oil and let it soak in (overnight would be good)
then in the morning give them another go ...little sharp snatches at the socket/spanner may loosen em up

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28 Jan 2012 19:53 #32073 by 247sniper
Replied by 247sniper on topic Re: trouble removing spark plugs
Yes and try with a warm engine too, should ease them out .


Steve .

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29 Jan 2012 08:39 #32094 by toms79
Replied by toms79 on topic Re: trouble removing spark plugs

247sniper wrote: Yes and try with a warm engine too, should ease them out .


Steve .


But please, refit plugs to cold engine as there is a risk of overtightening while cold

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29 Jan 2012 09:34 #32099 by 247sniper
Replied by 247sniper on topic Re: trouble removing spark plugs
Tighten them to 25NM if you have a torque wrench. It not that tight.

Steve.

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29 Jan 2012 14:50 #32108 by ray walker
Replied by ray walker on topic Re: trouble removing spark plugs
Got engine hot, soaked em with pen. oil, and they came out !! thank you.

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