how to get the seized and broken spark plugs out of the passenger side

Asked by Blakehoward Nov 07, 2024 at 08:07 PM about the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Plus Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

the porcelain broke on the front two passenger side spark plugs but all 4 on
the passenger side is seized how can i get them out without taking the head
off i have tried welding a metal rod to them but the welds snapped it was a
mig weld though but ive tired easy outs but i had to build up weld because
the drill bits wont drill threw the porcelain that is left on the plugs but the easy
out i don't think will work i really need help with this because i don't wanna
take off the head its a 2001 dodge ram 1500 its got the 5.9L v8 magnum

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Gene answered about a month ago

Over the years I've had really good luck just soaking the plugs with diesel every hour and then letting it sit overnight then slowly removing then the next day. However, if you have already damaged the hex portion of the plugs then you have no choice and will have to remove the heads.

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beatupchevy answered about a month ago

Is the hex portion of the plug still there to get a socket on ? Get them wet with penetrating fluid , put the socket on there and apply torque going back and forth . What you're doing is creating a small amount of friction on the threads , keep doing this even after your arm falls off and they will become loose

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James answered about a month ago

Try soaking them overnight with PB Blaster. When you get them out, put anti seize on the threads of the new spark plugs. Jim

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