Spark Plug Broke Off!

[sellscottsell]

Well, when it rains it pours! While working on my A/C orifice tube, I decided to change my plugs since I was in my wheel well with the skirt off. So I hit the plugs with a little spray and had at it. The first three plugs where easy (V8), the last plug broke off just below the nut. As it turns out, there's metal exposed and hopefully I can easy-out the plug stub. However, any advice will be greatly appreciated.

This problem is a direct result of the crappy headers found on the V8's. I've been plagued recently by a header leak and of course the leak blows straight onto the plug. The thing almost looks welded into place!

So now its time to fix the A/C, exaughst header and a tune up!

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

Nothing like a broken plug to ruin your day, huh Steve? Since you have part of the base exposed, maybe you can get a small chisel on it, and tap lightly with a hammer. Don't give up with one or two taps, give it several quick raps. The vibrations should break it loose. If not, try heating the area around it with a propane torch, and then rap on it. If this dosen't get it, maybe the easy-out will.

Re-install the plugs using anti-seize. That'll make them easier to come out the next time.

Good luck.