scoots

My friend and I went to change my plugs on my '05 GT (81k miles) today and 2 of the 8 plugs broke. The threaded section separated from the ceramic. We have managed to get the ceramic piece out as well. All that is left is the casing that is wedged agianst the wall. Anybody have some tips for me? I have read on here that people have used a special tool to tap this casing and use some all thread rod to pull it out. Is there anyone in the Columbus, Ohio area that has one of the broken plug removal tools that I could borrow?

Thanks,

Scott

rkozola

if you cannot find someone with the tool, I think the cheapest I have seen is at

http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1...r_special.html

jwog666

withot the tool you're screwed. every ford dealer wil have the kit for removal. the tool is expensive, and im guessing that not too many people that arent technicians will have it.

jwog666

wow! thats cheap, i stand corrected. i may even buy this kit.

grampa_stang

Watch this video...very imformative:

spark plug removal video

scoots

Thanks for the video! It was very helpful. There is still some ceramic left in the collar. I can not use the removal tool with this still in place. Any tips on getting that last bit of ceramic out?

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Scott

rkozola

something like the following


http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1/page_17940_174

or this is another option then the above and previous linked tool

http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1...65600_alt.html

scoots

Thanks, I ordered both tools. Hopefully they will do the trick! I'll update you when I get them.

Scott

SirKnightTG

Good to know about these tools for when I do mine (49K miles and counting on stock plugs).

GT John

Man,

This whole thread should be a sticky.

Great video and source of supply for the tools.

Thanks