In my new VE5 i am doing some preventitive maintinance and i am changing the spark plugs and the rears are all stuck, does anyone have any suggestions about how to go about getting them out without stripping the threads?

i might just spray WD40 down the hole or Alex_V recomended PB blaster, im not sure if thats safe though so im asking for other opinions...

Alex

 

Eat some wheaties?

 

Like i said i dont want to strip the thread...

i would rather have serious answers...

 

Just use some pb blaster grumpy..

 

Just use some penetratng oil and let it sit for awhile, then just try and be as carefull as possible I suppose.

 

use either one but i would use PB Blaster and just loosen them then tighten and then loosen that way the PB Blaster can work its way down into the threads. the same thing happened to me in my old VG motor and it worked. you might just have alot of dirt in there and it won't let it come out.

 

how's your tool collection?



Start out with a 3/8 breaker bar

if that doesn't work bump up to a 1/2

if that doesn't work, make sure you're not trying to unbolt it at an angle

if that doesn't work, eat some Wheaties

if that doesn't work, impact

 

Your just mad cuz i bought your car

 

There is a 4th gen I've been eying


but really I would use air tools as a last resort. When you are unscrewing them make sure the extension stays straight and doesn't angle.

 

what he said

 

Like I Said This Isnt A Matter Of Strength... I Dont Want To Strip The Threads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

When you get them out, buy some sparkplug anti sieze and put it on the threads of each one. I don't have problems pulling mine since I have used it.

 

They are easier to remove while the engine is hot. Wait for it to cool before tightening the new plugs. You should still use penetrating oil.

 

you havent gotten them out yet?

wheaties isnt cutting it is it...?


try a full course breakfast?

 

He got them out and put in some new plugs... the PB blaster worked.

~Alex

 

PB Blaster FTMFW!!!!!!!

I had to put a puddle in the spark plug cylinder and soak it for an hour, with 15 min intervals of trying to turn/turning them. Finally got them all out like Alex said and used antisieze on the new plugs but damn the previous owner didnt do **** to take care of this car.

On a side note, the paint is so ****ty on the hood, top of car and trunk that wax wouldn't even take minor imperfections out... o well its a track car, i dont really care...

Alex