seized park plug seperation

[leapin]

So my sister-in-law got a festiva. I'm doing some tune up things to it. I'm doing the spark plugs when the first one just gave. No resistance just snap.

It did somthing similar to this but the part that the socket goes on to came out with the rest. All thats left in the head is the threaded bit.



Any ideas on how to get the rest out? Keep in mind the part the socket would go on to IS NOT stuck in the head. These were original plugs.

[GenevaDirt]

if the center is all the way then I would say an easy out.

[bravekozak]

take it in

Take it in an have a profesional get the rest out. Just bite the bullet this time.

[Pu241]

PB blaster and be very careful with an easy out.

No drilling, so just need to get an easy out that fits.
After making sure it has been well and truly saturated with PB blaster.
Be careful not to strip the aluminum threads from the head or a heli-coil will be needed for like $40.

[Paul39]

And when you install the new ones, use anti-seize on the threads. I got a little packet of anti-seize the size of ketchup from fast food from Auto Zone with new plugs.

Paul

[leapin]

Oh shes stuck.
So much that the easy out broke.
Looks like the heads commin off.

[drddan]

That...really...sucks.....drool

That sounds like something that would happen to me!

BUT HEY...what size easy out? Can you go one size bigger? If you know how to use an easy out, you should be able to drill it bigger if needed. Just be careful. A bigger size easy out will be stronger.

[sasquatch]

it sounds like you need some sasquatch help i got an old head that i think we can use... i was just gonna scrap it but i think with a bit of work it should be fine... ill pull it apart a bit and see if its good or not.... it ran good on my motor....

[leapin]

That...really...sucks.....drool

That sounds like something that would happen to me!

BUT HEY...what size easy out? Can you go one size bigger? If you know how to use an easy out, you should be able to drill it bigger if needed. Just be careful. A bigger size easy out will be stronger.

Thats what I thought man! SO I used the biggest easy out! It broke! And in the head to boot!

Thanks for the suggestions/help all. It seems like it might not be all bad. I was thinking with all of these original parts.....that its probobly the original timing belt as well! So it wont be all wasted effort.

Mike has the know how and maybe parts to help too! This site is great!

[sasquatch]

maybe get a little PnP action... race cam too

[Ogrekhan]

Cars probably shot...not worth fixing...yeah...so... just to be nice I'll take it off yer hands muhahaha err I mean . Especially one THAT color....yuck! Seriously though your in good hands with the Sasquatch. I'm betting this will turn into a beneficial mishap