Spark plug (getting it out issue)

[antdemoe6]

I have a 1997 Mountaineer. It has the 5.0 in it. Im doing a tune up (plugs and wires). I got them all done except for one. The second one back on the driver side is giving me a major problem, mind you it never had a tune up before so its not pretty. So the problem is theirs a steel or aluminum tube the the spark plug goes into for protection, I cant get out the old plug because at the end of the tube its somehow stopping the socket from going on the the plug. I opened the tube up as much as i could but i still cant get the socket on, Ive tried beating it on with a hammer and still no luck. Anyone have this problem or could give me advice on how to get the plug or tube off?

 

[koda2000]

have you tried going in from the fender well and using just a regular socket (not a spark plug socket)? i found that a spark plug socket was too thick for some of the plugs on my 5.0. a regular socket worked fine, you just have to be careful to keep it centered.

 

[antdemoe6]

Ill give that a try, Ive done all of them through the fenders though, i didnt think of useing a regular socket though and ill be careful. It wont hurt to try, thank you!

 

[FIND]

That little sleeve SHOULD pull out. Try soaking a little penetrating oil in there.

 

[SoNic67]

That sleeve does not belong there, it is the heat shield from the plug wire...

 

[FIND]

Indeed, usually it should come out easier than the plug wire, and the plug wire should be pretty hard to get out with that sleeve still in.

 

[white_shadow]

That little sleeve SHOULD pull out. Try soaking a little penetrating oil in there.

exactly what i did. i soaked all the plus with PO, then had lunch, then soaked them again. these little tubes i just pulled/wiggled out with pliers.