Removal of Spark Plug, Broke off in engine

[ryanb4614]

Hello. I am looking for some expert advice. I was changing spark plugs in a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4cyl. Easy job with this vehicle, but wasn't Spark plug number on couldn't get to losen so I used some PB Blaster on all four plugs. Waited about 2 hours. Went out still couldn't get spark plug #1 so moved on to number 2. Felt like it was going and then crack. Plug snapped in half the bolt got stuck in the socket along with half of the ceramic part. So stuck in the chamber is half of the ceramic and the threaded part. Any ideas of how I can try to get this out? I just want to get this out and throw in another spark plug, not going to change any other ones since this happened. They are all rusted in. Was going to trade the car in about 2-3 months, but going to do alot sooner.

[Dobbie]

Try turning over the engine. You might be lucky like I did when the same happened to me and the ceramic blew out leaving just the threaded part of the plug in the head. Once you get to this point, you need an "easy out" (not sure if that the correct name for them).

[tblake]

It may be difficult to get an easy out in the spark plug tubes on the quad 4. Might just have to pull the head unfortunatly.

[inafogg]

hello ryan,they do have broken plug extractors,i've never had to use them
but do a search, i saw some @ auto zone.sure beats pulling the head!!!
Good luck