How do you remove a spark plug from a boat?
Grab the spark plug boot and turn it 90° counterclockwise. Gently pull the boot and cable away from the spark plug. After the wire is removed, use your socket wrench with the spark plug socket to remove the spark plug. Place the socket around the spark plug and turn the socket counterclockwise.
Is it easy to replace spark plugs on PT Cruiser?
Because of the PT Cruiser’s compact engine design, inspecting and replacing spark plugs is not easy, as the upper intake manifold is in the way of the spark plugs. Talk with your mechanic before taking on this task.
What happens when you remove a stripped spark plug?
Congratulations, you have removed and replaced a stripped spark plug. Before you remove the spark plug, always ensure you thoroughly clean the plug recess area. If you don’t do this, it can result in engine damage due to the entry of foreign material or dirt into the cylinder head.
How do you get dirt out of a spark plug?
Unplug one spark plug wire–grasp it by the boot and use a twisting motion to detach it–and withdraw that wire from the valve cover. Blow away any dirt or other contaminants from the spark-plug hole using compressed air.
How do you remove a broken spark plug?
To remove the plug, move the piston to Bottom Dead Center, and make sure the engine is cold, even if you have to wait for cool-down. Then soak the broken plug shell with a generous amount of penetrating oil. Give it a few minutes to work, then tap an appropriately sized easy out firmly into the empty shell (Figure 3).
Because of the PT Cruiser’s compact engine design, inspecting and replacing spark plugs is not easy, as the upper intake manifold is in the way of the spark plugs. Talk with your mechanic before taking on this task.
What to do if your spark plug slips?
Stick a piece of rubber tubing over the end of the spark plug and use it to thread the plug into the hole. If the hose begins to slip, the spark plug is cross-threading; remove it and try again.
What causes a spark plug to shear off?
The construction of a spark plug shell is like a “hollow bolt”. If you exceed the recommended torque, the shell can shear off below the hex. If excessive force is required to remove the plug, it could be traced to one or more of the following causes: