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getting the pb blaster this morning and bringing it to shop
will keep you posted thanks guys
will keep you posted thanks guys
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That is one kool tool! Work fantastic. I have a complete set. If ya still have trouble, soak again over night with PB and go buy one of these sockets. It will get it out. Just dont buy a cheap lookalike. Get the Snapon or the Craftsman.Originally posted by perucho View PostSnap On twist deep socket
You can get them any size you need. I think Craftsman makes something similar and cheaper.
No need to break the plug. But do soak them with PBB for a couple days before you try to remove them.Dan
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I know someone that could chime in on this...91GL BP/F3A with boost
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To grab the plug better with the rounded edges you can use a metric socket next size smaller than the 13/16". You'll probably have to drive it on the plug.
You could also heat the plug with an acetylene torch prior to removal.
Another thought. As long as it's running okay, leave it alone.Comment
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True, but he's gonna hafta address it someday. Might as well get it done now and be done with it.Originally posted by Mike McKown View Post90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
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I had the exact problem. What I did was broke off the top, s prayed like a half a can of PB over 4 days time, and used the craftsman extractor set from sears. It was only $ 20 and worked the first time. the 19 mm size was to big for the hole but the next size smaller worked y ou just have to tap it on pretty good.-Donny
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Probably could but remember the head is aluminum.Originally posted by Mike McKown View Post
Let the PB blaster work it magic and then have to apply minimal force in removing it. Otherwise, he'll have to helicoil the plug hole as the aluminum will break and you'll have aluminum "thread" on the plug threading.
Ask 25Horseplay about that.
Why the hell would he do that?Originally posted by Mike McKown View Post
The steel will expand into the head further, tightening it rather than loosing it.
IIRC, Ford procedure is to run the engine till the head is at temp then shut it down and cool the the plug. This way the head is maximally expanded and the plug is contracted. Increasing the probability for plug removal.
He might want to use a gloved hand and use a pellet of "dry ice" (solid carbon dioxide) to cool the plug, just an idea, I've never tried it myself.
Again let the PB blaster soak in, a few days if needed, well worth that verse stripping the threads.'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
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Its at the shop Ill let you guys kno what goes on tonightComment
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^ At who's shop? Are you letting someone else do this? I would definitely do this myself, to make sure I take my time and do it right. Wouldn't want someone else on the clock stripping the head's plug hole thread.OscarComment
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I loose my mind and patience working on rusted parts and cars
cant deal with it when something always goes wrong just like all other 3 festiva I had
So close of having ready for road this had to happend just a simple tune upComment
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The rusted plug issue doesn't sound like a big deal to me. Anyway, good luck with the third party tune up. Next time, you should try to do the tune up yourself. You will find that a tune up for the Festiva is as easy as it gets.OscarComment
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well the car is home cant removed the plugs whatsoever
piece of junk
its all painted all new parts bumper to bumper and because of 2 plugs I cant get out it has to stay parkComment
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So youve thrown in the towel after a day?! Jeesh! EVERYONE said you may need to let the PB Blast work for a couple days and then you may need to go to Sears or somewhere and get an Extractor set.
Give it a little time and have some damned patience.Search Master - Honorary Member of Midwest Festiva Inc., Gulf Coast Chapter
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hey I put 2 grand in that thing in the last 2 weeks
paint and new parts bumper to bumper
just put insurance on it plates radiao system all ready to go and cant use it cause I broke a top of one plug and 2 I cant remove
what is so encouraging about that?
I spayed it soaked with PB blaster and broke to socket wrenchComment
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