A cracked spark plug?

2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
100,406 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RYUKEN
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I was changing out my spark plugs when I noticed one of them was cracked and the whole piece that sticks out of the engine is moving back and forth. How can I remove the plug without doing anymore damage or breaking it completely? If the part does break off does it mean I cant get the plug out?? Please Help!!
Dec 16, 2007 at 5:17 PM
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DENNYP
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you should still be able to get the plug out without any problems.
Dec 17, 2007 at 10:27 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes the part that breaks does not matter, I would use a spark plug socket and WD40 and the plug should comes straight out. Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Nov 22, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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