1999 Ford Expedition spark plug

1999 FORD EXPEDITION
14,300 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISIVY
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is there any other way to remove a spark plug with a stripped bolt without taking out the motor. What is the average cost for a job like this?
Aug 29, 2008 at 7:07 PM
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BADBO
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[quote:25d1590fae="chrisivy"]1999 Ford Expedition V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic 143,00 miles
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is there any other way to remove a spark plug with a stripped bolt without taking out the motor. What is the average cost for a job like this?[/quote:25d1590fae]


Do you mean the shoulders of the spark plug is rounded and you can't secure it with a socket to remove it?
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Aug 29, 2008 at 7:28 PM
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MUSTANG87
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is the spark plug rounded messesd up?use a smaller socket and hammer a little bit on to the plug then then turn to remove it might work.if not take it to a shop they will remove it im sure.possible that you might be able to buy a socket specially for that kind of trouble chek pepboys and other autoparts stores.goodluck
Aug 30, 2008 at 7:24 PM
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