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Re: Anyone ever have JUST the hex break off a spark plug?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 4/30/2010

I have seen this twice now. A friend had to help me through the first one, but this works. Spray some good penetrating oil down the hole and walk away for a half hour or so. I usually hammer a 12 point socket onto what's left of the hex. If I remember right 14... Login to read more.