Spark plug part stuck inside cylinder head

[EsperHamid]

Hey guys, bad luck as always, I think due to hot weather.

My car lost compression two times when I was doing a trip, was like 95 F outside but managed to get home.

Was checking the spark plugs, I managed to remove and check them all apart of the 3rd Cylinder, when I tried to remove it, it was too tight that the plug was disconnected from the threaded part ...with the threaded part still stuck inside the engine.

is there anyway to remove it without tearing up the engine apart ?!
here's a pic of the plug part that was removed, you can imagine what was still stuck.

[sonikaccord]

That's pretty impressive.

I'm thinking you should use a rod slightly smaller than the O.D. Of the spark plug and tap it in. Try to get a decent interference fit and then turn the rod and hopefully the threads come with it.

Seems like the least destructive method to me right now.

[oyajicool]

The same thing happened on a Civic years ago. The remnant didn't budge. The head was replaced on that engine.

[Tishock]

This looks like a good plan. I would probably remove the valve cover and the valve train. This would give me a really good view of what I'm working with.

[cp[mike]]

what happened to the center electrode in that video?? did the extra ceramic fall into the cylinder?? it wasn't attached to the original broken piece, nor did it come out with the threads...

considering that you already have an open hole through the center of your plug (lucky!) I would use a screw extractor. Or a flute extractor like they suggested (but i dont have one of those)

[Tishock]

what happened to the center electrode in that video?? did the extra ceramic fall into the cylinder?? it wasn't attached to the original broken piece, nor did it come out with the threads...

They broke it up and let the pieces fall into the cylinder. They didnt show it in video, but they used a shop vacuum to suck it out.

[cp[mike]]

They broke it up and let the pieces fall into the cylinder. They didnt show it in video, but they used a shop vacuum to suck it out.

My god i would be cringing, I think I would have taken the head off before even considering that as an option.

[EsperHamid]

guys it is about me ^___^

[EsperHamid]

in my case nothing fell inside, it is still stuck and threaded, only this part was removed. I think this falls into PRETTY BAD LUCK CATEGORY

is it wise to retap the plug ?! I tried to re-insert it by hand, but no luck, what if I put it and hit it with a hammer will it work ? or will I wrap the head ? a plastic hammer maybe

[illinois_erik]

damn man you do seem to have quite the bad luck.. anyway, this is why you put a dab of antiseeze on the plug threads, and they only get torqued to about 14 ft lbs. Hopefully you have a tool store nearby as I know shipping in stuff for you is expensive. Get a set of screw extractors (easyout) soak whats left of the plug with penetrating oil (you can make some from ATF and acetone) Select the size that fits, and use a 12 point socket and extension to turn the easyout, you might want to lightly tap it in so it grabs when you start turning it (so it doesnt spin and chew up metal before it catches). If you cant break it free right away, multiple soaking of penetrating fluid will be in order(if still no luck let us know and we'll take it from there.) good luck to you.

[EsperHamid]

is it possible to run the car on 3 spark plugs to take it to the shop ?! what procedures should I do ?

Thank you

[Bullhorn7]

damn man you do seem to have quite the bad luck.. anyway, this is why you put a dab of antiseeze on the plug threads, and they only get torqued to about 14 ft lbs. Hopefully you have a tool store nearby as I know shipping in stuff for you is expensive. Get a set of screw extractors (easyout) soak whats left of the plug with penetrating oil (you can make some from ATF and acetone) Select the size that fits, and use a 12 point socket and extension to turn the easyout, you might want to lightly tap it in so it grabs when you start turning it (so it doesnt spin and chew up metal before it catches). If you cant break it free right away, multiple soaking of penetrating fluid will be in order(if still no luck let us know and we'll take it from there.) good luck to you.

This.. This is what you should do..

[sonikaccord]

This.. This is what you should do..

Edit: Yes it is...x2

[laloquera]

Bump! The same identical crap just happened to me ten minutes ago, except my was cylinder number #1. I will follow per this post instructions and will post up once Im done.
I know that you know about the rumor of CB7tunner shutting down, but this is why I keep coming back here and I truly appreciate all you fine folks, past & present member posting up all the delicate knowledge.
Thanks

[laloquera]

I am so buck on this job, so things did not go as expected. Got the EZ out to catch, but the ten mil. star did not hold. So the EZ out tool is stuck down the tube, tried another 10 mil. star and it wont go either way. That's where am it.
Im gonna take the rocker arm and get at the EZ tool to back up that busted plug thread. Last resort will be taking off the head and swap it out with another one, or have the machine shop do its magic on my existing head. What a fluke, if you got any positive feed back, get at me.
Thanks