Date:         Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:57:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Kozak <kozakmike1@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Kozak <kozakmike1@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Can't remove  spark plug  - 87 westy
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I can't remove the spark plug located below the intake air unit (plug on
passenger side toward front of van).
I sprayed WD 40 and let it soak but still can't get it to budge with all the
force I can manage without a breaker bar on the ratchet.
Any suggetions?
Would warming up the engine help or just make it more likely to strip the
threads?  Maybe I should just leave it in but the other plugs probably had a
0.070 inch gap or more and the van wouldn't start till I replaced a couple.

What is the likely failure mode if I use a breaker bar?  Stripped threads
(or worse)?

If I strip the threads what is the remedy?  Helicoil?

Is there a good Vanagon mechanic in the Dayton Ohio area?

Sorry for all the questions, but my cup runneth over with ingnorance.

Mike Kozak
87 westy
Dayton Ohio area

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