Broken spark plug....

[Dozer11B]

Hey thanks Jim. I appreciate all the advice from everyone here too. I think this was just an extreme case of neglected spark plugs where extreme measures were called for.

[HOrnbrod]

Yes, good job mate. :cheers: While some might disagree, I always use a small dab of anti-seize on the plug threads when installing new; it does not affect the heat range if used very sparingly. Saves aggravation in the future as you just went through. :D

[Dozer11B]

Oh yeah hornbrod- I'm gonna go pick some up tomorrow and pull them all out and apply some to each. This was a big PITA.

[JACKED88]

Good to hear ya got it out. Just one question ..... where's that little pc you hammered out with a screwdriver? If it fell into tha cylinder, are you sure you got it out? Bad thinks could happen if its still in there.

[ParadiseMJ]

...I always use a small dab of anti-seize on the plug threads...

 

X2 Always

 

Heat range be damned. I'd poop my pants if I had to deal with those old rusty plugs.

[Dozer11B]

Good to hear ya got it out. Just one question ..... where's that little pc you hammered out with a screwdriver? If it fell into tha cylinder, are you sure you got it out? Bad thinks could happen if its still in there.

 

Haha- yeah I got it out- after I swaed most of it out, I beat it the rest of the way out and when it gave, it didn't go down in the cylinder. I grabbed it with needle nose pliers.

 

The weather was kinda crappy today (drizzling) and so I limited myself to stuff that didn't involve the hood being up. I'll pull the plugs tomorrow and run some anti sieze in there.