Broken spark plug

[Bubba1968]

How do I remove a broken spark plug in cylinder 3?

 

[Daw14]

Make sure you remove any pieces that could fall into the engine , they may also prevent you from getting the socket on all the way . A strong shop vac might help if needed . More details and a picture or two may help with more solutions.

 

[Bubba1968]

Thank you for the input, it’s crazy hard to get at these.

 

[crazykid1994]

What part of it broke? Please share pictures to help us help you. Did the ceramic break off the top or did the hex nut part break off and leave the threads in the hole? Best case scenario is a spark plug easy out if it’s the threads. If the ceramic broke off and you can’t get to the hex to pull the rest out you can fish out the ceramic with a piece of solid wire with a small loop to hook the ceramic and pull it up. Worst case is pulling the cylinder head.

 

[Bubba1968]

I think the ceramic broke off, but I will try your idea. Thank you guys very much!

 

[crash68]

Thank you for the input, it’s crazy hard to get at these.

Someone on this forum recommended this for changing plugs: GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 6 Pt. 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket - 80546 https://a.co/d/fzTWGEV

 

[REDinAZ]

Someone on this forum recommended this for changing plugs: GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 6 Pt. 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket - 80546 https://a.co/d/fzTWGEV

man you could definitely recommend having that little beauty around for ANY spark plug job, right? it looks optimal.

 

[HuskerRam]

When I did plug changes on my 5.7s, that little thing was a time saver.

 

[JURO]

do u still have the steel tubes in place?

 

[Wild one]

I think the ceramic broke off, but I will try your idea. Thank you guys very much!

If the ceramic broke off as 1 piece,a small magnet might latch onto it enough to pull the ceramic piece out,then use an air compressor and vacumn at the same time to blow and suck out any left over pieces. You should always blow out the plug tubes before removing the plugs.

 

[Bubba1968]

do u still have the steel tubes in place?

I finally figured it out, had to take brake cylinder and booster off. Then I was able to get the plug out and yes the ceramic was broken in pieces so I taped a 3/8 hose to my shop vac and got out all the pieces then the plug finally came out.

 

[Wild one]

I finally figured it out, had to take brake cylinder and booster off. Then I was able to get the plug out and yes the ceramic was broken in pieces so I taped a 3/8 hose to my shop vac and got out all the pieces then the plug finally came out.

You need to invest in one of these sockets Bubba,they'll make your life a whole lot nicer when you do plugs on anything that uses a 5/8" plug.

80546 3/8" Drive 6 Point 5/8" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 6" - Gearwrench

Count on GEARWRENCH to get the job done. Get the 80546 3/8" Drive 6 Point 5/8" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 6" here.

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[EdGs]

You need to invest in one of these sockets Bubba,they'll make your life a whole lot nicer when you do plugs on anything that uses a 5/8" plug.

80546 3/8" Drive 6 Point 5/8" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 6" - Gearwrench

Count on GEARWRENCH to get the job done. Get the 80546 3/8" Drive 6 Point 5/8" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket 6" here.

www.gearwrench.com

That tool is worth its weight in gold. The best $15 you'll ever spend on your Ram.