geomcnasty

Ok, Changing plugs on a friends 2003 5.4. Got 7 plugs out no problem but #7 was seized in there. So I soaked it overnight with penetrating oil. Went out today put a ratchet on it and started to pull. I felt it move slightly and then pop. Plug broke off completely. It left the threads in there with the outer shell. The electrode and porcelain came out in one piece. I know its a problem with the 04-6.5 with the 3 valve motors but this is an 03. Not sure how to proceed here. Is there a tool to back the plug out?


Geo

02_Black_On_White

if just the ceramic broke you should in theory still be able to get a socket around it, hard to tell without a pic of atleast what all broke off. Post a pic if you can and well go from there

Tackle

EZ Out/Screw Extractor is about all you can do short of pulling the head. If you can't find a long enough one, use an extension with a socket on it. I've been successful with this before.

Funny, you're the second guy to post about this in the last day.

geomcnasty

Thanks guys. It broke off just like the ones on the 3 valve motors except the threads are still in there and the nut part came out. I think your right that an eze out is my only option. If that don't work im done.

repuff

i have heard of a broken plug removal kit i dont know if one would work for you i found this one online for the 5.4l hope this helps

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Ford-5-4L-Tru...item5b0d6f6c55

geomcnasty

That's actually the one for the 3 valve 5.4 its to remove the shield part that breaks off. Its not for the threads. But thanks.

repuff

cool yeah i was not sure i know my niece has a 2003 f150 with a 5.4 and the garage she took it to snaped 2 plugs they said they ordered a kit of some kind to remove it i was not sure if this was it or not you are probably left with the eze out i guess good luck