Its the #4 spark plug, I think the bolt might have rounded out. How can I get it out?
1991 Mazda Miata
2007-09-26 10:09:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mazda
Get a socket that is designed to remove bolt heads that are worn/rounded. That should remove it without causeing more damage or debries. Vise grips will not fit into the spark plug well of a 91 Miata. So if a spark plug tip designed for rounded or worn plugs won't work you looking at a shop getting it out for you. It sounds like the previous owner or shop tightened the plug down far too tight.
2007-09-28 20:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by avgordguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to brake the insulator out of the plug and use an easy out.
I also had to remove the head to get the debris out.
There is a chance that you have debri keeping you from getting the socket down on the plug. Try to get that mess out and try a socket again. This will be easier then what I had to go through.
2007-09-26 14:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old Man Dirt knows his stuff on these Miatas. One thing I noticed not mentioned that you might want to check is also the cam position sensor. If its bad the car will crank but not fire up.
2016-04-06 02:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by Gail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sears sells a socket to remove bolts with rounded corners.
If you can get to the metal part with visegrips, lock on and break it loose..
if you cross-threaded it, get it out best you can, repair w/Helicoil
2007-09-26 10:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by Sophie B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU ROUNDED OUT THE PLUG, THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BUY A SPECIAL SOCKET THAT WILL REMOVE DAMAGED ITEMS LIKE THIS, ALSO SPRAY SOME PENETRATING FLUID ON IT AS WELL.
2007-09-30 03:52:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋