Broken Spark Plug Blues

[Driveway2fast]

Was changing plugs/wires on my 97 mounty and the collar for plug 3 spun right off Luckily the rest of the plug just pulled out, but then again I was not that lucky..

I pre-soaked them with blaster for three days and all the rest came out no issues.

I cannot get it out to save my life, tried heat, MORE blaster, 2 ft breaker bar etc.. nothing. I broke 2 twelve point sockets on the #5 extractor, tried a #6 for grins no joy. Finally snapped the #5 extractor. Even broke the damn shock taking it off.

Anyway, I am frustrated to say the least. she has close to 190K but ran like a champ before this. I am not going to pull the head so unless someone has a "miraculous" fix I am probably going to have it hauled off, which brings me to why I posted here..

She has practically new tires Firestone All terrains (I will get the model/size when I get home) New starter and Solenoid. If any members are in the Northern Va area (Stafford) and need new tires come on by and I will swap the tires/rims out with you. No need sending it to the bone yard with like new tires on it (wish they fit my Expedition) because I doubt I would get any more for it from the junk yard anyway. Same with Starter/Solenoid.

Its a 97 5.0 AWD (6/96 build date, GT40 heads, non-dpfe EGR system)

PM me if interested.

 

[swshawaii]

Why 12 point sockets? Six pointers would be much stronger.
Maybe even an impact, if the walls don't hit the heat shields. GL

 

[Driveway2fast]

Back of the extractor is square. You can either use a 10mm twelve point (or a 3/8" extension backwards) wont fit into a six point. I tried modifying an extractor to fit in my 10mm deep impact socket, no joy.

I wanted to try to use the reverse extension but have no way to ratchet it without welding a socket to it and I have no welder

 

[swshawaii]

Hard to believe a 3/8" drive, female to female socket adapter doesn't exist.
Searched for one to compare two different torque wrenches. Maybe this?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00945792000P

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91324

 

[Driveway2fast]

eight point, hmmm, I may give that a shot, worst thing that could happen is it breaks too, but I suspect the wall is thicker. THANKS

 

[swshawaii]

Craftsman no questions asked exchange. Hope it works, good luck!

 

[drbenz]

Craftsman among others make a four or eight point socket just for things like that, Snap On makes a whole set called tap driver sockets for thread taps and such. Would seem like a reasonable thing to try before junking the whole truck.