2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Broken Spark plug

2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RMARAPAO
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how do i take out a broken spark plug inside the engine?
Apr 23, 2009 at 2:37 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

if the plug id broken and only the threaded section and core remain, the head will have to be removed because if the ceramic insulator enters the engine you will do considerable damage when the engine is run and the likely hood of you being able to retrieve it is remote at best.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 24, 2009 at 12:02 AM