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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Helping my friend change plugs on his ford probe in a few days, he tried doin it but said he couldnt get them out. You guys have any tips for getting stuck sparkplugs out?

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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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..need more details. What does he mean "can't get them out"??

Does he have the wrong tools?
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mrdeep2001
Helping my friend change plugs on his ford probe in a few days, he tried doin it but said he couldnt get them out. You guys have any tips for getting stuck sparkplugs out?

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try and break them loose a half turn or so, then spray penetration fluid down the holes and let the soak for a while, sometimes warming up the motor first helps as well
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 01:46 AM
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Cant get them out = stuck in there. has right tools, but wont come out. Ill try your advice forcefeed. Thanks a lot guys.
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