1999 Dodge Ram broken spark plug

1999 DODGE RAM
200,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MASTER2090
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ok so i replaced the cap and rotor and was changing all the plugs and wires while i was at it and one of the plugs broke when i was trying to get it out. all the porcelain came out but the metal threads are still in the block. what is the best way to get this out without having to take off the head?
Mar 29, 2010 at 7:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Either you vacuum it out or use compressed air and attempt to remove it-make sure the porcelain don't go in or you gonna have another problem
Mar 29, 2010 at 8:03 PM
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MASTER2090
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im pretty sure the metal is still threaded in. if it is then how can i get it out? no porcelain fell in, it broke but i was able to get all the small pieces out and then tried to get the rest of the plug out only to realize the threads were not with the rest of the spark plug
Mar 30, 2010 at 5:01 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to pull the head and take it to a machinist
Mar 30, 2010 at 7:53 AM
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