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Old 04-01-2008, 10:23 PM
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I am working on a 2004 F150 5.4 Triton. The spark plug end broke off and is frozen in the engine. Help how do I get it out?
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Search around on this site a bit, there are lots of threads on it, and ways to fix it.

Welcome to the site, and I'm sory such a problem brought you here...
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Welcome to the site. Hope this give you some help CLICK HERE

How many miles?
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what do you mean by "frozen" in the engine?

you can try screwing it out with a punch.

or taking a torch, heating it up, and using an easy out.

or taking it to a professional.




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Originally Posted by tonkatruck66
what do you mean by "frozen" in the engine?

you can try screwing it out with a punch. Its deep in the head no way to get a punch down there.

or taking a torch, heating it up BAD IDEA!!!!!!!

or taking it to a professional. Looking at his nic I think he is the professional;, just never encountered this problem.




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Where can I get a Rotunda Special Service tool 303-1203 for taking out the broken spark plug? The Rotunda company said they are on back order till April 14th and cost is $169.25. Has anyone found them elsewhere? Or some other tool that can be used?
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check on ebay.
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hey ngm. just wondering. why is heating it up so much such a bad? i know you can do some damage to the heads, right?
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Originally Posted by tonkatruck66
hey ngm. just wondering. why is heating it up so much such a bad? i know you can do some damage to the heads, right?
Aluminum heads, paper seals, rubber seals, plastic seals, rubber hoses, plastic hoses and heat do not mix very well.
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