1997 Honda Accord Broken Spark Plug Fix

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MARCELOLOPEZ898
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While replacing spark plugs on 1997 Honda accord, Replacing NGK's with NGK's, one plug snapped from just where the threads begin, half the plug is still screwed in, but no way to remove.... ????

Can I use a special bit to remove, if so what are the precautions I must take to do it right?
Apr 8, 2006 at 11:32 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Did you break it off so that the piece you got out includes the 5/8 inch nut as part of the base? if so, there is just this suggestion from me. Take off the valve cover and this gives you more room to work. drill a whole through the plug and use an ez out that you can purchase from a hardware store. Select one that is big enough to do the job. They come in a variety of sizes.
Apr 9, 2006 at 5:47 AM

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If the 5/8-inch hex came out with the broken plug, remove the valve cover for access, drill a hole through the remaining plug, and extract it with a properly sized EZ-out from a hardware store.

Conversation Summary

While replacing NGK spark plugs on a 1997 Honda Accord, one plug snapped where the threads begin and the threaded portion remained stuck. The owner asked about a special bit and precautions. Expert Bruce Hunt asked whether the 5/8-inch nut came out with the broken piece, then suggested removing the valve cover for room, drilling through the plug, and using a large enough EZ-out.

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