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Spark Plugs Won''t Budge - 6/9/2008 8:37:27 AM

2QK4U2C

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Hey. I have a 2000 CBR F4 and am trying to change the spark plugs but they won''t budge. Any ideas on how to safely remove spark plugs that are on too tight? I really don''t wanna have to take it to the shop and spend a fortune since I already took everything apart myself. Thanks...

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RE: Spark Plugs Won''''t Budge - 6/9/2008 4:12:32 PM

Nauree

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Your using a wrench in combination with the spark plug tool right?

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RE: Spark Plugs Won''''''''t Budge - 6/9/2008 5:26:53 PM

TK954RR

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I would agree with Nauree, you probably just need a bigger wrench. About the only other thing would be if they got cross-threaded somehow, but then your gonna be in deep *&$# anyhow. If you think they could be contaminated at all from something you could spray a little pb blaster down the holes and let sit overnight, but i doubt thats your problem.

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RE: Spark Plugs Won''''''''''''''''t Budge - 6/10/2008 7:19:09 AM

Tahoe SC

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uh oh...yea pb it...
usually plugs don''t seize on aluminum heads...they do cross thread pretty good though...

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RE: Spark Plugs Won''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t Budge - 6/10/2008 10:50:49 AM

redzintimidator

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pb it def! that stuffs awesome! Next time you put new plugs in, put some antiseize goo on the threads..it works wonders

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