broken spark plug help pzzzzz

[killswitch06GT]

problem 1: ok i followed the tsb and let it soak in penetrating oil for longer than suggested and i still managed to break off 2 plugs so far. On one of the tips i got out there was a piece of the electrode shield broken off! It's the actual band at the bottom that has a piece missing. Im thinking it had to have already been that way because theres no way i could have caused that is it? Should i be concerned?

problem 2: The hex on two other plugs that you actually grip to remove them with, CAME OFF! Only the hex came up leaving the entire plug still in the head.

also i heard about vacuuming the cylinder out but what can i use to vacuum it with?

 

[cop on my back]

The hex part that came off is the most common failure, actuallly, that is how they all fail. Did the porcelin come out (did you pull it out) leaving just the ground shield in the head? If so, you need to tap the ground shield ( 9X1.0 mm ) and use a tool to extract it.

 

[killswitch06GT]

The hex part that came off is the most common failure, actuallly, that is how they all fail. Did the porcelin come out (did you pull it out) leaving just the ground shield in the head? If so, you need to tap the ground shield ( 9X1.0 mm ) and use a tool to extract it.

on the first two i did tap them i have the lisle tool to do that but as far as problem 2... WTF can i do im so frustrated and i cant afford a rediculous bill from a stealership

 

[cop on my back]

You mean only the hex part came out, about 1/4" long peice, leaving the threaded part still in the head?

 

[killswitch06GT]

yes exactly

 

[cop on my back]

Not good, to be honest I think the heads will be coming off and going to a machine shop to get them out. I have never heard of that happening. How hard did you crank on the ratchet to do that?

 

[killswitch06GT]

Not good, to be honest I think the heads will be coming off and going to a machine shop to get them out. I have never heard of that happening. How hard did you crank on the ratchet to do that?

just as hard as the others lol. i felt a budge and then it got easier

 

[05bluestang]

That's why I switched to the Brisk one piece design, damn piece of crap two piece plugs..................
OP, hope you get it out without spending bucco bucks, good luck

 

[killswitch06GT]

That's why I switched to the Brisk one piece design, damn piece of crap two piece plugs..................
OP, hope you get it out without spending bucco bucks, good luck

im better off buying used heads than dealing with this bs

 

[fdjizm]

Damn man, hope it works out well that truly sucks!

 

[05bluestang]

im better off buying used heads than dealing with this bs

I hear that....................

 

[killswitch06GT]

Damn man, hope it works out well that truly sucks!

thanks man

 

[Alfiedagr8]

Can u post a pic of the spark plug u have out. I'll get with the other techs here see what they do. Cause we usually get them out with a tool from fast under car.

 

[killswitch06GT]

Can u post a pic of the spark plug u have out. I'll get with the other techs here see what they do. Cause we usually get them out with a tool from fast under car.

im at work right now but ill post pics as soon as i get home today

 

[killswitch06GT]

help anyone? i still need to know about the vacuum problem and what not

 

[05bluestang]

help anyone? i still need to know about the vacuum problem and what not

I didn't do it on the Mustang, but I used a strong shop vac to suck shavings out of a cylinder on my Durango.

 

[killswitch06GT]

Ok here's a pic of one that came out fine and the tip of another that I'm worried about. The belt piece is
Missing!!!

 

[Redfireshaker06]

How many miles did you have? I did mine w/ 46k and it was nerve racking. But all came out fine following the TSB

 

[killswitch06GT]

How many miles did you have? I did mine w/ 46k and it was nerve racking. But all came out fine following the TSB

im at 74k

 

[Redfireshaker06]

Sorry Im not gonna be any help, I was just curious on the mileage. I used Ford plugs again, but used there nickel anti seize also