REAL bad spark plugs

brody904 · July 13th, 2011, 12:53 PM

I did my spark plugs in my GT less than 5k ago so I figured it wouldn't be so bad to do them in my dads v6. We have had the car for 80k and never touched the plugs.
Recently he was having a misfire code for number 3. First I changed the plugs and wires on the drivers side. Next, went to the passenger side and started in the back at wire 3 and gave it a few good tugs with the wrench (no differently than the other side) and BAM! FML

Plug seemed like it was already cracked. Anyone have any tips to help with this? Or are we definitely going to have to just pull the head?

ReverendDexter · July 13th, 2011, 01:01 PM

I know there's a trick to getting that out without pulling the head, but I don't know what it is... hopefully a more competent wrench will chime in.

mcqueen · July 13th, 2011, 01:15 PM

If it didn't snap off flush with the head or inside the head, you might be able to get a small pair of vise grips in there, clamp on, and twist it out. Otherwise I'm in the same boat as Rev. I know there's a way to get it out without pulling the head but I just can't remember how

brody904 · July 13th, 2011, 01:48 PM

I don't think vices will work with how close it is to the head. I wish I could just get a drill in there. My dad said there are a few things he wants to try before we result to pulling it...

mcqueen · July 13th, 2011, 01:58 PM

Yeah pulling the head isn't fun. I've busted my knuckles open quite a few times tearing my engine down

ESG-642T · July 13th, 2011, 02:17 PM

You can pull a head in an hour on these cars.....

brody904 · July 13th, 2011, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

You can pull a head in an hour on these cars.....

Really? I'm just not familiar with the v6. If it was my GT I wouldn't be as worried about it.

ESG-642T · July 13th, 2011, 03:02 PM

I would rather work on a v6 than a GT.... so much simpler

theyanks904 · July 13th, 2011, 03:04 PM

if you dont wanna pull the head ....NAPA makes a tool that it was designed for the 5.4 motors that had the problems with plugs snaping off in the head the tool is about $60 and isnt that hard to use but you just need to go slow.....
i would try that first befor you pull the motor apart

theyanks904 · July 13th, 2011, 03:05 PM

the tool work you just need to take your time ive had it happen to me

July 13th, 2011, 12:53 PM	#1
brody904 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 12.9@113 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,659 iTrader: 3 reviews	REAL bad spark plugs I did my spark plugs in my GT less than 5k ago so I figured it wouldn't be so bad to do them in my dads v6. We have had the car for 80k and never touched the plugs. Recently he was having a misfire code for number 3. First I changed the plugs and wires on the drivers side. Next, went to the passenger side and started in the back at wire 3 and gave it a few good tugs with the wrench (no differently than the other side) and BAM! FML Plug seemed like it was already cracked. Anyone have any tips to help with this? Or are we definitely going to have to just pull the head? __________________ Blown 390rwhp, 389ft-lbs at 11.9psi (See garage)

July 13th, 2011, 01:01 PM	#2
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know there's a trick to getting that out without pulling the head, but I don't know what it is... hopefully a more competent wrench will chime in. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

July 13th, 2011, 01:48 PM	#4
brody904 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 12.9@113 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,659 iTrader: 3 reviews	I don't think vices will work with how close it is to the head. I wish I could just get a drill in there. My dad said there are a few things he wants to try before we result to pulling it... __________________ Blown 390rwhp, 389ft-lbs at 11.9psi (See garage)

July 13th, 2011, 02:17 PM	#6
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can pull a head in an hour on these cars..... __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

July 13th, 2011, 03:02 PM	#8
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would rather work on a v6 than a GT.... so much simpler __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

July 13th, 2011, 03:04 PM	#9
theyanks904 Regular 1996 ford mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: land o lakes FL Posts: 268 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you dont wanna pull the head ....NAPA makes a tool that it was designed for the 5.4 motors that had the problems with plugs snaping off in the head the tool is about $60 and isnt that hard to use but you just need to go slow..... i would try that first befor you pull the motor apart

July 13th, 2011, 03:05 PM	#10
theyanks904 Regular 1996 ford mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: land o lakes FL Posts: 268 iTrader: 0 reviews	the tool work you just need to take your time ive had it happen to me

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