Dreading spark plug change..... NOVA area help

I'm about to change my plugs. I plan to let em soak in seafoam deep creep overnight and hope for the best. Anyone in the area (NOVA) whose familiar with the Lisel plug removal tool who can potentially lend a hand if need be?


This topic has been beaten to death time and time again. Consider searching the sub-forums by selecting the search function menu and type in spark plug removal. You'll come across a display of threads which address the Lisle spark plug extractor kit.

Search here sucks. I can never find shit searching.

You're much better off using the search function menu when not logged on.. Here's 19 thread links attached below.

https://www.s197forum.com/threads/broken-spark-plug-in-head-procedure.13432/page-5#post-2280598
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/broken-spark-plug-in-head-procedure.13432/page-7#post-2445729
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/l...emover-for-ford-triton-3-valve-engines.54012/
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/should-i-change-my-spark-plugs-soon.52650/#post-818831
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/54-000-miles-all-plugs-came-out-in-one-piece.78139/#post-1270930
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/s...-advise-to-save-my-motor.127461/#post-2312052
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/help-05-mustang-gt-spark-plugs.96499/#post-1650529
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/lisle-3v-broken-spark-plug-removal-tool.28601/#post-416703
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/a-few-random-questions.137997/#post-2478523
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/not-your-typical-broken-plug.132828/#post-2401461
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/dallas-area-with-lisle-tool.135948/#post-2445447
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/broken-spark-plug-in-head-procedure.13432/page-7#post-2445613
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/over-torqued-spark-plugs.131449/#post-2377274
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/anyone-with-a-lisle-spark-plug-removal-tool.81155/#post-1327394
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/help-with-plugs.93170/#post-1569087
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/broke-all-8-plugs.65286/page-2#post-1036538
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/lisle-3v-broken-spark-plug-removal-tool.28601/#post-417178
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/m...more-so-lots-of-pics.27853/page-4#post-410535
https://www.s197forum.com/threads/broken-spark-plug-in-head-procedure.13432/page-3#post-802120

theRedStorm said:

I'm about to change my plugs. I plan to let em soak in seafoam deep creep overnight and hope for the best. Anyone in the area (NOVA) whose familiar with the Lisel plug removal tool who can potentially lend a hand if need be?


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So you're looking for actual HANDS ON help, right? Good luck, seriously. It's really not as bad as it's been made out to be. I just did my first change at 100k. Use my small impact to work them back and forth, then pulsed it more ccw than cw. Backed out no problem. Until the impact quit working. Broke number 5 and 8 with a breakover bar. Lisle tool to the rescue. Search "Fordtechmakuloco" on YouTube. He's very easy to understand.

4 link attachments to be exact from "Fordtechmakuloco" on YouTube.

Thanks for all the videos!!
Hopefully everything goes smoothly
I was kinda hoping to take out as many plugs as possible and then just have someone local come help extract the plugs that break(I'd pay em of course).

The Lisle tool is easier to operate than you think. Its an absolute life saver. I used it and let a friend borrow it, since they do cost some money for maybe a 1 or 2 time use.
Don't be reluctant to try it. I think that, although the plugs do suck, the Lisle tool makes it as close to easy as it can get.

Here's another YouTube video from "Fordtechmakuloco" It's for the OTC spark plug removal tool which is claimed to prevent spark plugs from breakage inside the heads during the extraction process. Perhaps you may also find this as useful as well

I've removed several sets, with ZERO breakage, by just using an impact gun. Do it with the engine warmed up fully so the tolerances aren't as tight.

Good luck.

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After you get the plugs out switch to Brisk one-piece. Expensive for sure, but cheaper than dealing with plugs broken in half or worse having to take heads off to fish out pieces that didn't come out with the extraction tool.

Also a fan of the hot engine/impact gun approach. Once you do get them sorted highly recommend pulling your plugs once a year to see how they're doing. More likely they'll all come out easily (if you used anti-seize that is) and you can check/reset the gaps as well.

If you're going to use an impact, don't put a 1/2 inch drive heavy anvil gun on the plugs. I use a 3/8 impact on the mid setting. Alternating clockwise then counter clockwise, CW, CCW, CW, CCW. Very short bursts. Three days ago I was pulling the original 98k plugs out of the Shelby. First 4 came out perfect. My impact gave up on the 5th. So I got the breaker bar on it. Babied the thing. And broke it. Got out my battery opp impact for the sixth and seventh. Came out perfect. Battery was too drained for the last one. Instead of waiting for the battery to charge, I got the breaker bar back out and broke the last one. What a pain in los juevos.

Juice said:

Search here sucks. I can never find shit searching.

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FWIW I have better luck searching via google than on here.

Also, the Lisle tool is very easy to use.

No broken plugs

Awesome!
What method did you use to ensure extraction in one piece?

MrBhp said:

If you're going to use an impact, don't put a 1/2 inch drive heavy anvil gun on the plugs. I use a 3/8 impact on the mid setting. Alternating clockwise then counter clockwise, CW, CCW, CW, CCW. Very short bursts. Three days ago I was pulling the original 98k plugs out of the Shelby. First 4 came out perfect. My impact gave up on the 5th. So I got the breaker bar on it. Babied the thing. And broke it. Got out my battery opp impact for the sixth and seventh. Came out perfect. Battery was too drained for the last one. Instead of waiting for the battery to charge, I got the breaker bar back out and broke the last one. What a pain in los juevos.

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This generally works.

oldVOR said:

Awesome!
What method did you use to ensure extraction in one piece?

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3/8 ratchet and a pipe extension LOL
I soaked the plugs in seafoam deep creep for over 2 hours prior. And for 3 of them that didnt wanna budge, I turn em a quarter turn and more seafoam deep creep for 20-30 mins. I ran a fuel system cleaner in the gas tank for about 20-30 miles too.

Soaked the plugs overnight with PB Blaster and tried starting them with a 3/8" ratchet. Didn't feel right, so went to the 'net and found out about Berryman B12 Chemtool injector cleaner. About 1/2 ounce per gallon in the fuel tank and drove 100 miles, plugs came right out. 94k+ miles.