Broken Spark Plug - Need help fast

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005, jbarts wrote:

> 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9l engine I was changing my plugs and one broke.
> The "body" of the plug came out but the part that bottom part screws
> into the head is still in there.

Assuming you were using a spark plug socket and not just a regular deep
socket that happened to fit, we see here the downside of:

1) Ultra-extended spark plug intervals
2) Champion spark plugs


> What can I do to remove this, I've tried my tap and die, I could not
> move it. Out of all the plugs it had the most rust. I've WD40 it and
> will let it sit overnight.

WD40 is not really very good for much of anything, and it's utterly
worthless as a penetrant. First choice in penetrants is Kroil, but you're
not likely to find it locally, so go get a can of Mopar penetrating fluid
P/N 4318039 from your dealer. I've never figured out what they put in this
stuff and it has a truly bizarre smell, but it works very well.

I'm not quite clear on reading your description where the plug broke off.
I'm assuming it sheared right off right *BELOW* the hex section? Are you
left with a solid plug, or with a ring of metal?