PorscheG96

I was putting those new iridium spark plugs in my 968 today and I noticed something wonderful on the 4th spark plug wire/connector...it has pieces missing! Sure enough, I look inside the spark plug hole and I've got plastic chunks of the connector way deep in the hole. I'm happy as **** that I didn't go removing the spark plug and allow the stuff to fall into the cylinder, but...how can I get these pieces out? I was able to fish the largest pieces out of there but I think there are that many remaining which are kinda small - about this big: O Anyone have an idea? The 968 spark plug holes are way deeper than the 944 holes...like 6-7" so I can't reach in and grab the stuff. Thanks!

cmoss

It might not be as bad as you think. If the parts are plastic and not to big they should be easily digested by your engine--I think...

Also, try wrapping some double sided tape to the end of a stiff wire. Maybe you can collar some more of the plastic.
Cheers,
Chris

Bill

I use compressed air to blow out all of the stuff that finds its way into the spark plug pocket.

Remove the plug wire and boot. Leave in the plug and blow out the crap (Or you can use a cue tip and a vacuum if you don't have an air compressor).

I would not remove the plug, with the hope that what falls into the cylinder, will not do any damage. This would be the definition of "Dumb Luck".

tdatk944+S4

Compressed air????
Make sure the other holes have plugs in em.
Safety First also,wear goggles.
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Roy LaZelle

I had this happen to me .... what a pain. I took a piece of 3/8 hose and duct taped it to the end of my shop vac hose. I was then able to flop it around inside the cylinder. The pieces that were too big for the hose were held in place by the vacuum and could be lifted out. --Roy--

Thaddeus

Take a narrow stick and wrap it with double-sided tape. Touch the pieces with the adhesive end and pull them out.

PorscheG96

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I really appreciate it! I tried tape but it just didn't stick to the plastic...good idea though, I seriously thought it would work. I believe some of the pieces were too large to blow out with compressed air but I don't have a tank or compressor so I couldn't even try...so I got some skewers and went to work with a flashlight. Got all of them out and was able to put the last spark plug in and start the car, woohoo! Here's the mess:

Danno

Let this be a warning to you guys who buy spark-plug wires without the proper sealing cap !

PorscheG96

[quote]Originally posted by Danno:
<strong>Let this be a warning to you guys who buy spark-plug wires without the proper sealing cap ! </strong><hr></blockquote>
Factory plug wires/connectors. The pieces broke off below the sealing cap...the plug connector on the 968 is different, much longer. There's a rubber/plastic donut near the end of each one that prevents side-to-side play I suppose...when it crumbled the pieces fell straight down to the head.