how to remove stuck spark plugs

1998 HONDA ACCORD
17,500 MILES
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SHARMANLANG
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can't remove spark plugs from a 1998 Honda Accord 4 cylinder because the boots have crystalized in the holes because of overheating and spark plugs will not come out.
have used brake pad cleaner and brute force to get 2 of them out, but the other 2 are still stuck. Any suggestions?
Aug 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are those spark plugs exposed or do they go thru the valve cover?
Aug 30, 2012 at 1:19 PM
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KHLOW2008
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To get the debris out, you need to have patience and something to break-up/dislodge the plug boots. You can use a long thin screw-driver to chip away on one side and use a vacuum to draw out the debris.

Aug 30, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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SHARMANLANG
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saturntech9, they go through the valve cover
Aug 31, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Khlow2008 had a great idea chip the boot away with a screwdriver and vaccuum the pieces out blow them out with compressed air.
Aug 31, 2012 at 10:37 PM
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