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<blockquote data-quote="mustangc" data-source="post: 9223180" data-attributes="member: 87570"><p><strong>Update</strong></p><p></p><p>This plug change has been one adventure after another. I tried the Cal-Van tool which uses Loc-tite to extract the ceramic out of the ground strap. I spent all day warming up the garage, but to no avail, it didn't work. The surface area between the pin and the inside diameter of the ceramic is just so much smaller than the surface area between the ceramic and the metal ground strap.</p><p></p><p>It's a good thing I bought the Lisle tool as a backup. The Lisle pushes the ceramic further into the cylinder to make enough clearance for the extractor to tap into the ground strap and remove it. I didn't want to use this method if I didn't have to, because I was afraid of the ceramic chipping off and falling into the cylinder. Thankfully, the Lisle tool worked like a dream.:banana:</p><p></p><p>My only concern now is whether or not the Lisle tool will last long enough to do all seven broken plugs. The self tapping threads on the extractor tool were pretty worn after only one plug. I'll try to get the other six out tomorrow. If I can get at least four out with this tool, I can order a replacement extractor screw for $20 to finish the rest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mustangc, post: 9223180, member: 87570"] [b]Update[/b] This plug change has been one adventure after another. I tried the Cal-Van tool which uses Loc-tite to extract the ceramic out of the ground strap. I spent all day warming up the garage, but to no avail, it didn't work. The surface area between the pin and the inside diameter of the ceramic is just so much smaller than the surface area between the ceramic and the metal ground strap. It's a good thing I bought the Lisle tool as a backup. The Lisle pushes the ceramic further into the cylinder to make enough clearance for the extractor to tap into the ground strap and remove it. I didn't want to use this method if I didn't have to, because I was afraid of the ceramic chipping off and falling into the cylinder. Thankfully, the Lisle tool worked like a dream.:banana: My only concern now is whether or not the Lisle tool will last long enough to do all seven broken plugs. The self tapping threads on the extractor tool were pretty worn after only one plug. I'll try to get the other six out tomorrow. If I can get at least four out with this tool, I can order a replacement extractor screw for $20 to finish the rest. [/QUOTE]
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