Need help please!!!

[Brear251]

Hello everybody. I started replacing my spark plugs in my 2000 lincoln ls v6 today. The first 5 went easy but now i cannot get the 6th plug out. What can i do to get it out without stripping the threads.

 

[joegr]

What exactly do you mean by you can't get it out?

It's too hard to turn? -> You need a longer socket handle.

It turns but won't come out?

It feels really bad turning, so you stopped?

Was the engine cooled off before you started?

 

[Brear251]

too hard too turn. wouldnt budge. 2 yrs ago my mechanic had the same problem with the same plug. cant ask him what he did to get it out because i have moved to another state

 

[Brear251]

tried with engine cooled. then i tried after runnin for 20 min. but im sure it cooled some because i had to take intake off again

 

[1LoudLS]

make sure you use ant-seize when you put them back in.


probably just need more torque (longer ratchet) somebody might have cross threaded it

 

[Broseph]

Best bet is let some penetrating oil sopak in for awhile and a breaker bar or 1/2 drive but be cautious and start out with light pressure. Last thing you need is a broken plug.

Or thermal exspansion is your friend. Running the car won't help since the plug gets hot too. A torch around the plug if youre ballsy or a can of freeze off/computer electronics cleaner to the plug should work- definitely safer than torch. Good Luck