broken spark plug

2005 NISSAN SENTRA
4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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UMAR
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what should i do if my spark plug broke up and the other half is still there in the cylinder head
Nov 29, 2010 at 5:36 AM
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If you can't remove the plug by conventional means, you will have to take the head of, as if you break out the core and try to remove the body with an easy out, the ceramic core will enter the cylinder and you will do serious damage if this is left in the engine.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 29, 2010 at 6:44 AM
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