just kris Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Anyone know a way to get it out with out taking the head of because I am not employed and can't afford to do that?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiffo Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Nope you've really buggered that one. Toss those crap easy-outs in the bin so you're never tempted to use them again. There are stud removing tools specifically designed for the job but now you've that got a bit of hardened steel stuck down there, the head will have to come off. They'll MIG weld to the remains of the plug and hopefully the broken plug complete with easy-out will come out. Tidy up the spark plug threads and job done, apart from the cost. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7082382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
colourclassic Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 And that, ladies and gentleman, is why you use a torque wrench and anti-seize on spark plugs! No good mate, I think the head will have to come off! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7082792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBRacing Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Speaking from personal experience the head will come off. No way around it. Like the guy above ^ said, always use anti-seize on your plugs. Those threads are getting exposed to some high heat explosions in the cylinders. They'll tend to want to weld themselves to the aluminum head. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7082883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 As stated its head off Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7083217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiffo Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Common reason for seized plugs is the plug not tight enough which allows combustion gases up around the threads. Your plug threads should come out clean, not coated in carbon soot. A match head dab of Never Seize on the thread should also be standard practice. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7083252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Anti seize works well, but try to stay away from Denso plugs or anything with stainless threads, they gall up threads even when installed correctly. You can die grind the easy-out with a carbide burr, but it's a head off job. Can you borrow some tools and diy? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7083981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick. Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Bit off topic, but what do you guys torque your spark plugs up too? Ive always just done it up tight, but not too tight. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7085747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyl33 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Bit off topic, but what do you guys torque your spark plugs up too? Ive always just done it up tight, but not too tight. RB25 20-29nm (14.75-21.39lb/ft) Edited October 30, 2013 by dyl33 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7086291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick. Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 There you go, thanks mate! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7087276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Till it seats on the crush washer, then half a turn. Re-using them isn't a good idea once the washer is crushed. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7087540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 wow. good luck with repair Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7096749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemae30 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Yeah your screwed. Head off no way around it, the only way to drill out an easy out is a carbide drill bit and that will make a mess inside your pot. That's if it doesn't destroy your thread/ head everything it the near radius. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7097650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
portaz Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Doesn't look good but if you are going to try get a professional mobile thread repair guy, I wonder if there is a possibility of spot welding something to it like the panel shops use? Don't mean to give false hope just a thought. Scott Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/434133-snapped-spark-plug-and-snapped-ezy-out-in-my-block/#findComment-7098263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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