So I was changing the infamous spark plugs today, and spark plug on cylinder 5, didn't break, well, it kind of did. The aluminum threaded shroud around the spark plug, broke loose, and left the actual procelain in the head, in tact. SO, I had to put the treaded part, back in the block, DON'T yell at me! LOL!

Until I can get a tool to pull out the plug....any one have any ideas?

izzy

 

That is what the Lisle tool is for.

 

I'm gonna have to order that aren't i!

 

Got any autoparts stores?
Like Napa or a SnapOn dealer?

65600

 

I live in Piney Flats, TN, i know some snap on guys, but barely an NAPA around here, I'm gonna look for one right now....

You guys are awesome by the way!

izzy

 

Click the TSB link in my sig. The entire copy is in this thread. You may find the info useful.

 

You're the bomb stealth!

 

Especially after Mexican food!

 

Good one Stealth



Good luck man... these are tricky engine for sure

 

I see you're from Piney Flats. I know there is a Napa in Johnson City just outside of downtown beside Colonel Steve's liquor store.

 

That's nice right beside a liquor store are the hours the same? Hahaha get a drink first

 

All this talk of spark plug breakage is getting me worried. I changed mine at 100K and had no problems. I did not know it was an issue. Just put a wrench on and turned. Not one broke. I now have 182K and will be replacing the plugs again soon. Should I be worried?
2004 Screw Lariat 4x4 5.4

 

I'm gonna need the liquor store to finish this. Not all 5.4's had the issues. Did you use Silver Anit-Seeze on them?

 

aridranger, what part of the tri you from?

 

Check the classifieds - there may be someone selling or renting a used or unused Lisle tool. You can order one online for about 50 bucks.