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Spark plug getting harder and harder to turn

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by droflakcin, Mar 10, 2019.

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  1. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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    try to screw it back in, maybe you can get it to a mechanic
     
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  2. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:40 PM
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  3. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    Good.
    Simple stuff first..
     
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  4. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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    A misfire CEL refers to a bad ignition coil, not a bad plug. However, now that the plug is spinning in place; I'm afraid the plug may not come out. Will it thread back in?

    If coils are new, swap coil #6 with #2 or 4 and see of CEL changes. Aftermarket coils? They've been known to be bad out of the box - just read the reviews on Amazon.
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    The plugs would have had to come out anyway but I wish you would have had
    More finesse and stopped sooner. I have save a lot of heads with stuck plugs by just taking my time.
    Sorry for your issue.
     
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  6. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    I'm betting its almost out...
     
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  7. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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    I'm betting the previous owner sold it because of a leaking head gasket.
     
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  8. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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    Or he/she stripped the plug threads.
     
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  9. Mar 10, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    I'm betting both.

    Another reason to always encourage a pre purchase inspection, including a compression check, even if one has to pay a shop to do it for them.

    Tough situation now.
     
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  10. Mar 10, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    I wonder if you can't get a "noose" of wire around the plug threads below the hex. Assuming it unthreaded enough to do it you can pull out (back) on the wire while unscrewing with a spark plug socket. The wire will pass on the outside of the socket. Sometimes that tension will help a stripped bolt or screw back out.
     
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  11. Mar 10, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    So if you pull out the extension you're using, You're saying the socket stays in the tube and won't come out even with a magnet or a long needle nose plier? Up towrds the top of the tube or down towards the bottom where it would mean the plug is still in the threads.

    It's a fairly tall tube, I use a magnet to lift the plugs out if they fall out of the socket.

    Does this mean the socket is stuck on the plug and now every time you pull up on the extension, the socket stays down there on the (seems to be) stripped plug?

    I agree, the plugs were going to have to come out some day, may as well be now.

    2006 model if heads are fixed is a dam good truck. Don't be discouraged, this place can help you if you do the work yourself.

    It's not a complcated engine to work on if you're familiar with DOHC's and how they jive.

    Edit: I forgot these are chain cam driven, that makes it a 'lil harder but still same principles of operation. Pulling heads is when you love timing belts.
     
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    yes. The socket is stuck at the bottom of the tube, wasn’t paying enough attention and must’ve grabbed the wrong socket.
     
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    Are you sure the socket isn't spinning ON the plug? As in it stripped the hex and the plug never loosened at all?
     
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    I suppose a madman could turn the engine over and see if the spark plug and socket comes rocketing out. Not that I think this is a good idea, but it might be fun to watch. And it might destroy some threads.
     
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    I wanna watch:anonymous:
     
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    FWIW, for next time, they make spark plug sockets that are permanently attached to the extension and are really nice in this situation.

    For getting the socket out now, you might try a coathanger with a little hook on the end, it might be able to get in the square drive of the socket and let you wriggle it off. Hard to tell without pics.
     
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    Yeah make sure you’re looking down the hole too to make sure
     
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    A whole new meaning to the word "eyesocket"
     
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    Try long needle nose pliers to pull it out, Most magnets are not strong enough to pull a suck socket.
     
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