I am planning on replacing my spark plugs and wires soon but I noticed that the metal sleeve for the plug on cylinder #3 was bent (kind of crushed in a little and oval). I havent tried to pull the plug out yet but can this sleeve be replaced at all or is it a part of the block? If it can be replaced, would anybody happen to know a part number for it? Thanks!

 

Asfar as I know most people just get some vice grips and rip them out totally and leave them off. Dirt collects in them and when you take the plugs out it falls in the hole. RIP IT OFF

 

I bet the plugs would be easier to change with them off. So I just bend them off with a set of vice grips? How are they attached to the block?

 

The sleeves are just pushed into the block. However, they can be a real bit*&$% to get out. It took two of us about 20 minutes to pull mine from my old engine when I replaced it. I like the sleeves because they protect the spark plug boots from the head and header heat. However, if you are doing a lot of off-roading and muddin I agree that they would be dirt collectors.