Crap, I got a Socket stuck in the Spark Plug hole....
#1
Crap, I got a Socket stuck in the Spark Plug hole....
Damnit, I was trying to get one of my plugs out when all of a sudden the extender pops out of the socket and now the socket is stuck on the plug and I cant get it out!
I think I also used the wrong size socket since it isn't turning the spark plug or else I would just unscrew it out
What should I do!?
I think I also used the wrong size socket since it isn't turning the spark plug or else I would just unscrew it out
What should I do!?
#3
well.. I usually use a strong magnet I have that telescopes.. if its too wedged for that, I pick at it with a combination of a dental pick/hook and a thin flat head screw driver. Last stitch effort, run to the tool store and you can get a locking extension, it will lock into the socket and not let go.. GL!
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Put one layer of tape (not Scotch) around the male drive of the extension and put it back in the socket,
then reverse slightly to free the thing and you should be able to get it right out (should).
Good luck.
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then reverse slightly to free the thing and you should be able to get it right out (should).
Good luck.
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#6
Try some JB Weld on the end of the extender and re-attach it to the socket. Or some really strong glue would do the trick... sop up the end of the extender really good and stick in the socket. give it like an hour to set and you should be able to get it out.
For future reference, I have a dedicated socket and extender for spark plugs and I have them fused with duct tape. Of course, you can also buy extenders that clip on to the socket.
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For future reference, I have a dedicated socket and extender for spark plugs and I have them fused with duct tape. Of course, you can also buy extenders that clip on to the socket.
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#7
Originally Posted by MikeC
Put one layer of tape (not scotch) around the mail drive of the extension and put it back in the socket, the reverse slightly to free the bing and you should be able to get it right out (should). Good luck.
#9
FML its reaaally ____ing stuck in there..... the tape made it a little harder to press into the socket but still just popped right out when i pulled up...
____... will a locking extension work for sure? can i drive my car without the spark plug connected? do i have to disable fuel to the cylinder too?
daaaamniiittt
____... will a locking extension work for sure? can i drive my car without the spark plug connected? do i have to disable fuel to the cylinder too?
daaaamniiittt
#12
Originally Posted by MikeC
did you try loosening the plug with the extension in?
fml
#13
last ditch effort..take the head off...haha sounds crazy..but you may just have to.
i know my friend had a socket stuck on his plug one time and he put the extension down with some tape on it, shoved it in the socket and wiggled it around a little bit then it came right out..
i know my friend had a socket stuck on his plug one time and he put the extension down with some tape on it, shoved it in the socket and wiggled it around a little bit then it came right out..
#15
Originally Posted by mike6789k
FML its reaaally flippin' stuck in there..... the tape made it a little harder to press into the socket but still just popped right out when i pulled up...
flip... will a locking extension work for sure? can i drive my car without the spark plug connected? do i have to disable fuel to the cylinder too?
daaaamniiittt
flip... will a locking extension work for sure? can i drive my car without the spark plug connected? do i have to disable fuel to the cylinder too?
daaaamniiittt
#16
I wouldnt drive very far like that but yes it can be done you will just have a very bad misfire lol (cyl not firing) - and yes you can unhook the injector from that cyl to avoid spraying fuel in the cylinder. FYI your CEL will flash due to misfire detection. Also i dunno how far you shoved it down there but try taking off the valve cover - its easy and itll give you a little more room to play with.
#17
ugh what do you mean remove the valve cover? of course i removed it how else would i have gotten to the spark plug...
anyway..
how hard is it to remove the head?
my dad is picking up some locking extensions right now but if that doesnt work im thinking about purging my nitrous on the socket to supercool it and hopefully shrink it enough to get it out
anyway..
how hard is it to remove the head?
my dad is picking up some locking extensions right now but if that doesnt work im thinking about purging my nitrous on the socket to supercool it and hopefully shrink it enough to get it out
#20
Valve cover is the metal cover on the motor below the plaastic engine cover it is secured by like 10 10mm bolts and 2 10mm nuts on studs. After you remove it the cams, lifters, and timing chain will be visible. This will reduce the 'depth" of the whole and maybe make it easier to get the socket out. If you do have to remove the head - I believe there are some people on here who have managed to remove it without pulling the motor but ive yet to figure out how they got the timing chain cover off - its much easier just to pull the motor.