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Old 02-27-2011, 06:14 PM
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Tune UP PROBLEM

well i went to do a tune up on my f150 w/ 4.6 v8 and i started on passenger side got the first one out no problem the second one WILL NOT COME out i went to take the second one out and it justs keeps spinning. what could be my problem and how am i going to get it out yes im talking about the plugs and the 2nd plug will not come out of the head itll just keep turning
 

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Old 02-27-2011, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 1998f150wes
well i went to do a tune up on my f150 w/ 4.6 v8 and i started on passenger side got the first one out no problem the second one WILL NOT COME out i went to take the second one out and it justs keeps spinning and the last person to work on it was lonestar Ford in Houston about 75,000 miles ago and i know the person who worked on it too so guys what could be my problem and how am i going to get it out
What are you talking about , plugs? Try using a little punctuation, you know, periods, coma's, a little capitalization in the correct areas would help.
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 06:55 PM
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yes the plugs the 2nd one will just keep turning and not come out
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 07:01 PM
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What are you talking about , plugs? Try using a little punctuation, you know, periods, coma's, a little capitalization in the correct areas would help.
Please - allow me.

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Good evening, engine Gurus. If I could petition for a miniscule portion of the Exalted Jbrew's time, it would be most appreciated!.

I endeavored to perform a tune up on my f150 w/ 4.6 v8. I began by replacing the spark plugs.

I started on the passenger side and managed to get the first one out with no problems. Yay!

The second one, however, WILL NOT COME THE F@$^%$$^&&K out! It just keeps spinning!

The last folks to work on it were employed by Lonestar Ford in Houston, about 75,000 miles ago, and I know the feller, aight?

Hence - my empassioned query, guys: WTF could be my problem, and how am I to get this spark plug out?"

My fervent hope is that the folks cognizant of the relevant specifics will offer to speculate upon the nature of my issues."

Thank-you in advance, kind sirs.

MGD
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 07:21 PM
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stripped threads- buy a kit to fix it or take to a garage.
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 07:27 PM
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If it is stripped - use this: http://time-cert.com/

If the socket is just not seating on the plug hex, it could be due to foreign matter in the plug well. Try cleaning it out .

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Old 02-27-2011, 07:29 PM
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my parents own a shop i just like to stay as far from them as possible cause then they want me to do something for them but i already have a kit to fix it i just cant get the plug to come off
 

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If it's not a Timesert it won't last. That's the only insert that lasts other than the custom inserts made by blownoutsparkplug.com, which they do not sell.
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MGDfan
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Thanks, I know there's free wear out there that will do the same, - well almost. Almost as good as you did that is..

Gizmo has an online program that's pretty good I hear, for English -

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best...n-and-arts.htm
 
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Old 03-10-2011, 07:52 AM
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well this has helped but how am i going to get this spark plug out ive been driving it like this for a couple weeks now (runs the same as before) i still need to get that spark plug out but how?????????
 
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Is there a rock or something not allowing the socket to engage the hex part of the plug?
 
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Old 03-10-2011, 02:03 PM
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If it were just spinning like you said, and your driving it everyday.... it would have spit the plug out already. There must be debris blocking the plug socket. You need to look in there and see what is going on like mentioned before. It is not uncommon for debris to partially fill the plug well and not allow a plug socket to fit over the plug. Tricking you into thinking the plug is just spinning, when yet it is not. Confirm that first.... as like I said, if it were spinning like you think, the plug would have spit by now.
 
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Old 03-10-2011, 08:04 PM
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Make absolutely sure the plug well is clear. Then use a plug socket with a rubber insert. This will hold the plug well enough to where you can lift the plug while loosening. That's your only chance, that little bit of lift could make the difference, IF the threads are somehow screwed up.

If that doesn't work, you'll have to remove the head.
 
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I would confirm with everyone stating something being cloged in there. I had mud caked in the wholes so bad i too thought that the plug kept spinning. Took about 100psi out of a aircompressor with a good extended blower tube to clean it out.
 
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okay thanks guys ill try that this weekend
 


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