cant get the feckin spark plug out

[kerr]

try as i might it wont budge, is it safe to spay some wd40 on it? dumb question i know but id rather ask before i start spraying it all over the shop
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[DrDonnyBrago]

[kerr]

anti clockwise thats what worries me tbh i know there isnt much to the threads on plugs.
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[Willson]

+1 on plus gas... don't over bollock it otherwise you could shear the plug.

Willson
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[BigGeeking]

what are you using to try and get it out with can you not get a spanner on it or is it set too deep in the case

[kerr]

using a t-handle spark plug tool
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Louis101993]

[kerr]

iv tried but none of the spanners i have fit
but surely the plug shouldnt be so tight
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[DrDonnyBrago]

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Fairies attack]

Lefty loosy, righty tighty.

On some of the more stubborn plugs i've used a small chisel and a hammer. I wouldn't recommend it but it worked for me.

There could be a reason why the plug is stuck like the piston has hit it and mushroomed the end.

But if you are not sure, then I would suggest taking the engine or just the head to a bike shop and let them play with it.

[Vincent]

[kerr]

went and got one to attach to my socket wrench, still wont budge whole world of hurt coming methinks
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aprilia 125 Af1 Futura >> Suzuki gsxr 600 srad >> J1 zx6r >> cbr 600rr >> Speed Triple

[kerr]

got it got pissed off and put all my effort in, came loose with a bang thought id definately fucked it.
thankfully the threads are fine, it did have some gunge around the edge probably the reason it wouldnt budge. surely the last owner didnt glue the thing in the end of the plug was black so hopefully thatl be the solution to the running issues.
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[neil.]

When you put the new plug in, slap some copper grease over the threads. You won't have issues removing it later and the copper grease gives a better earth connection.