broken spark plug

1993 HONDA ACCORD
152 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAHWAX
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i was removing my spark plugs from my 1993 honda accord and one broke off and the threaded part is still in the engine. how can i get it out?
Feb 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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If it broke off, it's likely because the threads seized and you may be looking at a new head to repair that.
Feb 7, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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This can be repaired successfully, but the head will have to come off, otherwise the ceramic insulator and metal fragments will enter the cylinder and do potentially serious damage.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 8, 2011 at 4:39 AM
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