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| 1986 2.8 V6 - spark plug # 4 just spins (Page 3/3) |
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Skybax
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AUG 04, 08:08 AM
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Will
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AUG 04, 10:04 AM
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Great to hear!
Are you saying you just used a deep socket?
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Patrick
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AUG 04, 05:26 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by ArthurPeale:
The gap on that specific plug was .075! and, the rest varied wildly.
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Why bother with a side electrode? 
| quote | Originally posted by Will:
Are you saying you just used a deep socket?
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I suspect the "Irwin deep socket extractor" that the OP referred to is what was used in the following video. I can certainly understand the need for one of these extractor tools if the metal base of the spark plug has badly corroded, but I'm rather surprised that the guy in the video couldn't have simply used a (correct size) deep socket. 
[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 08-04-2021).]
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Dennis LaGrua
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AUG 05, 03:43 PM
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I would try extracting the broken plug with an e-out or remover socket. Once out I would use a spark plug hole thread chaser. It may do the job and save a head replacement that is quite a bit of work to do..
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theogre
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AUG 06, 09:51 PM
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1. Use a plug w/ nickle coated or other rust resistant shells.
Not basic cheap from ACdelco or others.
Is why I use "Double Platinum" AC or Autolite w/ my DIS L4. V6 and older L4 only need single platinum and cost less.
2. Do Not over torque them to install. Cone seal plugs only need a tiny fraction of a turn after cone touches the seat.
rust and/or over torque will cause same and worse problems again. More so if you live in states w/ high road salt use, near ocean, etc.
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ArthurPeale
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AUG 08, 03:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
I would try extracting the broken plug with an e-out or remover socket. Once out I would use a spark plug hole thread chaser. It may do the job and save a head replacement that is quite a bit of work to do.. |
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It's out. The hex on that particular spark plug had been completely rounded over. There was nothing on which to grip!
The Irwin deep socket extractor worked like a charm. I had my doubts - but, the $30 for the kit was far cheaper than taking it to a shop.
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reinhart
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MAR 13, 06:31 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
I suspect the "Irwin deep socket extractor" that the OP referred to is what was used in the following video. I can certainly understand the need for one of these extractor tools if the metal base of the spark plug has badly corroded, but I'm rather surprised that the guy in the video couldn't have simply used a (correct size) deep socket.
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I got a set of non-deep rounded off head sockets from harbor frieght. I was trying to remove a junkyard steering rack to steering column bolt. The column was locked and the bolt was not at a good place to get a wrench on and the bolt rounded off during my first visit. Picked up the rounded off head sockets and went back to the yard and the bolt came out easily.
The set was pricey and I've only used it that one time, but it allowed me to get the rack out and I have a spare 88 rack now.
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