How to remove a spark plug that won't come out of a toyota tacoma automatic v6 3.4l ?

Asked by camaracindy Feb 07, 2013 at 06:51 PM about the 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4 Dr V6 4WD Crew Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Number 4 spark  plug will not come out of engine block.

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OK Just make sure your socket is on straight, not leaned in any way to make a redundant statement, and torque harder

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Run the engine to heat it up and spray with penetrating oil.

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just one thats weird, seen a alum. head stripped out and repaired with j b weld one time

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what I shouda said, was seen one stripped, and a fresh plug was glued in rather than heli coiled, with j b weld, fine till next plug change.

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