Spark plugs really hard to loosen up 2000 s70 94000 miles

crisleggett · Post by **crisleggett** » 26 Nov 2007, 19:31

Hey everyone I tried to pull a plug out on the Volvo & it is extremely hard to move. Man I'm worried I'm stripping something out. Any advise.

Thanks.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 26 Nov 2007, 19:37

Maybe spraying PB Blaster into the spark plug well and letting it set a bit would work. I don't think it will hurt anything. When I reinstall plugs I always use anti-seize so they come out easier. Oh, and make sure you're turning them counter clockwise.

crisleggett · Post by **crisleggett** » 27 Nov 2007, 19:01

PB Blaster. What is PB Blaster? Would AutoZone carry this you think?

Hey, Thanks again!

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 27 Nov 2007, 20:05

It is a penetrating oil. It is sort of like the "Liquid Wrench" stuff I used years ago.

I know that Advance Auto Parts has it and I would guess that AutoZone would have it as well. The only AutoZone in my area is in the heart of the ghetto so I don't go there.

Don't drown them since everything you spray in will wind up in your cylinders once the plugs come out. A little squirt will work OK for you and work slowly getting the old ones out.

For sure get some antisieze compound for the new plugs to keep this from happening again.

...Lee

crisleggett · Post by **crisleggett** » 28 Nov 2007, 21:54

OK, I'll give it a go. Thank you both.

F18 · Post by **F18** » 29 Nov 2007, 16:45

Along with the penetrating oil treatment......try removing the spark plug with the engine HOT.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 29 Nov 2007, 17:38

I don't recommend loosening the plugs with the engine completely hot. Warm, yes....hot, not.