I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am V6 and we have had this one friggin spark plug in forever it seems and it just won't come out! We had our local mobile mechanic come out to take a looksy and even he couldn't do it! It keeps misfiring when we go uphill (Austin is full o' hills) Any tricks or tips on how to get it out? Oh yeah it is on the back side of the motor right against the firewall and is a cramped space to work in not even my little arms fit in let alone my hubby's monster forearms! Anyone HELP!
2007-03-24 21:06:56 · 2 answers · asked by CheleS 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Does the plug turn at all? if worse comes to worse go to the auto part and pick up a burn sleeve and glove (Burn sleeve will cover from about the Elbow down to the wrist. the burn glove allows normal motion of the fingers but protects your hand. drive the car around for about 4 to 5 minutes just enough to warm the motor up. put the sleeve on and the glove and work on the plug. the heat should loosen it up just enough for you to pull the plug. once the plug is out let the whole engine cool down before you put the plug back in. Retighten all plugs again. This should keep the problem from happening again. If you’re still not able to get the plug out your only other choice is to pull the head and work on it that way. I know it sucks but that’s how it goes some times. Hope this helps.
2007-03-24 22:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
THERE IS A SWIVEL PLUG TOOL JUST FOR THAT--AT AUTO PARTS STORE...
AND I WOULD NOT LET THAT MECHANIC WORK ON MY CAR--IF HE COULD NOT PULL A PLUG....
2007-03-24 21:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by cork 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋