quattrothatcould

Time allowed me to be able to DIY my spark plugs today, or try to. However, I ran into a few snags that will force me to wait until later this week.

A) I need a much longer extension for cylinders 3 and 4, so I need to go get one.

B) I need a 1/2" adapter, b/c apparently it requires a lot of force to free the spark plugs.

C) This is where the question comes up. In trying to break the spark plugs free, I noticed that I was applying a lot of force and nothing was moving. And yes, I was pushing the correct way, unless the plugs are reversed thread, which I don't think they are. I was afraid to apply to much force as I didn't want the plugs to snap in the cylinder, because that would be a problem. So after a little while I gave up. So my question is, how hard to you need crank on them to break them free? I'm obviously not looking for a number, but a general idea. My car is going to be 5 years old this month, so the plugs are 5 years old, and have been in the car for 5 years, so idk if they are frozen in or wtf is going on. So any help would be appreciated with this. TIA.

Merkin

well you have to change them, if you used a proper 6pt spark plug socket you can apply a lot of force.

and use anti seize on the new plug threads just incase they seize again

KnivesOut

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character zero

to break them free. IMHO you shouldn't need anything more than a 3/8" drive spark plug socket with a 6-8" extension to clear the top of the engine. Just make sure you stay square to the spark plug while you are trying to break them loose. You may have to crank on them to break them loose. Maybe try a longer handled ratchet or a small breaker bar. My car had 50k before they were changed and I was faced with the same situation. Good luck.

quattrothatcould

Yeah I'm using the proper socket with the rubber insert inside, but I can't find my 8" extension. I was using like 2 2-3" extensions and it wasn't going to be long enough to clear the obstruction thing on the head my 3 and 4. I'll really crank on it when I get the extension and see how it turns out. Also, any type of anti-seize that is reccomended?

character zero

use silver grade loctite on the reinstall

4AudiQ

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quattrothatcould

Sweet. Thanks. Any auto parts store will have it I assume?

Merkin

big cans are harder to find

MikTip

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