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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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[:@]so i tryied to replace my spark plugs from origional, yea... only to find out that they were rusted in/on there. i got out cylinders 2,3, 5. cylinders 1,4,and 7 were stuck, i didn't try 6 and 8.

i need to get them out because of the 3 i pulled out they had a huge gap, about double what they should be.

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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Blow out the rusty crud around the plugs with compressed air. Then soak down the spark plugs with a penetrating fluid and let sit for a few hours or overnight.
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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yeah w.e u do DONT snap them off, haha
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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what type of penetrator?

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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Blaster, Liquid Wrench or such. Let it sit overnight if you can. Also, might try putting the new plugs in, then start the engine and warm it up a bit. Don't forget to blow out the crap around the plug before removing.
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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I always coat the threads of new spark plugs with anti-seize. Just enough and not a lot. Never had a problem with rusted/stuck plugs.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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