While doing plenum repair/tune-up on my 1999 5.2 1500 I broke a spark plug hex head off at the block. Luckily, the porcelain came out intact.
The washer portion below the hex including threads and electrode are intact. The washer head is a hair off the block face.
Has anyone dealt with this that could offer any advice?

Here is a pic down the heat boot and one of the other plugs to give you an idea of what I'm talking about.

 

Soak it with a good penetrating oil over night then use an easy out. Pray a little too.

 

Yeah an easy out seems like your best option, just soak it in pb blaster for awhile first

 

And don't break the easy out......

Squirt it when your chemical penetrant of choice, use a long half-inch extension, and tap on it a little bit. (the vibrations help the chemicals penetrate. ya don't have to hit it hard.) Do that a couple times, and let is soak for a couple hours at least...... Good Luck. I hate those problems....

 

Thanks guys! Went with Seafoam Deep Creep and EZ Out. Success!

 

congrats. that's a pucker up situation.

 

Now there is an accurate statement.....

 

just curious................how long were those plugs in there? i have never had mine look like that

 

Rust belt...


Do yourself a favor and rid of those stupid heat shields. Also, cameras have a "macro" function

 

Make sure to use some anti seize on the new plug threads before you install them.
Makes removal a breeze. I bought a tube of the Permatex anti-seize and it lasts quite a while for the average Joe.