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  • May 4, 2009, 12:37 PM
    primerstar6
    Spark Plug Issues: 1995 Honda Civic
    Hi,

    I had car trouble which made me think I need new spark plugs.
    (losing power erratically)
    Went to change them, one of the cylinders had a lot of oil in it when I took one plug out.

    Replaced plugs, then on one spark plug the plug wire refused to go all the way down.
    There was a gap of about 1 centimeter where the wire's 'top' goes on the cylinder. I decided maybe the plug wasn't tight enough and overtightened it and broke it.
    The spark plug broke off and left only the threads of the plug in the cylinder.

    Now I have the spark plug threads stuck in the head. I think the oil in there indicated I need new valve gaskets.
    However, I am really not sure why the wire wouldn't go all the way down (I tried the wire on another plug and it depressed just as it should have)

    I would love any advice on getting the threads out (hopefully without removing the head)
    And suggestions about what is causing the problem with the spark plug wire.
    Thanks!

    :confused:
  • May 4, 2009, 12:46 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Cal-Van makes a spark plug extractor (CAL 39100) for Ford Triton 5.4L engines. Contact them and see if they make one for Hondas.
  • May 4, 2009, 01:52 PM
    primerstar6

    It doesn't appear so.

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