Guest imported_Geoff Fender Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 First of all, I would like to thank Barney Eaton for providing me with his headlamp rebuild kits. They work great and the directions included are very clear and complete. I could not have asked for better results.Now, I went to change the plugs on my 89 Reatta yesterday and the first five went in and out without any problems. The last one however, cylinder number 2 I believe, (back side, far left) will not come out. Sprayed some PB Blaster on it and let it sit overnight. Tried again this morning, no luck. Any advice would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Does it turn any at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Geoff Fender Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 It ran before I started changing the plugs. It was kind of an impulse decision. I had the wires off anyhow because one had worn through, figured I may as well change the plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StephenM Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I think Ronnie meant "does the plug turn at all", not whether the engine turns over.Did you try tightening first then loosen?Start the engine using five new plugs. Try removing the stuck plug when the engine is hot.Good luck - Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Geoff Fender Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I guess that would make more sense. Turn the plug not the motor. It does turn a little, but I cannot tighten it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 If the SPARK PLUG moves any at all I would keep moving it back and forth while spraying it with a penetrating oil every once in a while. Do not keep backing out the plug with brute force or you will damage the threads. Try some "Aero Kroil" penetrating oil if you can find it locally. It is one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simplyconnected Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Kroil is the best (it comes in an orange spray can). If you notice, it's never in the stores. I think it's illegal in CA, too. We at Ford, buy it from an industrial supplier.Using finesse and common sense will do the job. Bullying it will bring all the head threads out with the old plug.The threads might be loaded with carbon, so use something that will lubricate and break down carbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) ZZZ Edited August 2, 2009 by CHAS1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Y Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 The last time i had a stuck plug it was on a Pontiac T1000 (Chevette) in the mid 90s and the plug actually tore off with the threads still stuck. A tapered reverse thread plug did the trick, but for a while I thought it would never come out. The porclain(sp) insulator luckily didn't fall into the bore. A breaker bar should help get the plug out and I doubt the plug with come apart like on the T1000. A tip that may be useful for other applications...I've used the folding lug wrench from my LeSabre's spare kit as an extension in the past. Simply slip over the socket wrench and rotate straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) ZZZ Edited August 2, 2009 by CHAS1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I would do just as stated above start the engine up get it nice and hot (this will allow the two different meatals to cool at different ratesand loosen the threds) and work it back and forth with some oil.Also a univesal works well in this spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DTerry Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Did you get it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_blazer1997 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Everyone waiting. Did get it out??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Just like kids in a candy store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) IZZZ Edited August 2, 2009 by CHAS1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 He has only posted 24 times in the last 5 years. I don't think he will be back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadster90 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 HellooOOOOO..... Geoff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 If he stripped the spark plug hole he may still be sitting in the corner of the garage staring down at the floor. I stripped one on a Monte Carlo once and I had to remove half the stuff in the engine compartment to get room to run a tap in the hole to re-tap the threads. It looks like it would be harder on the rear side of the Reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 There was that cheap crate motor that Daniel posted a few days ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simplyconnected Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ronnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If he stripped the spark plug hole he may still be sitting in the corner of the garage staring down at the floor. </div></div> He might be in the waiting room of his local machine shop, sitting on a chair, holding his head in his hands, rocking and moaning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Geoff Fender Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Sorry it took so long to reply. Yes I did get it out. I went with the TLC and lots of oil method. And if you look at the attached photo, I think you'll understand why I was having such trouble. Looking back on it, I wish I had thought to replace them when I got the car. I replaced the plugs with Delco RapidFire #14's, and the wires with a Bosch set. I was slightly amazed with how much faster the car started and how much smoother it ran. Thanks for all the advice. And sorry to have kept you waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 A very worn, but normal plug. Glad you didn't resort to brute force and ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) ZZZ Edited August 2, 2009 by CHAS1 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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