Dodge Repair: spark plugs sleves on my 2001 dodge ram, dodge ram, hi thanks


Question
Hi, Thanks for helping me out last time with the 4wd light flickering on my truck.  I did what u told me and it work.  this truck keeps giving me problems.  I took it to my mechanic to have the spark plugs replaced.  He could only change 3 of them because the sleves around the plugs would not let the socket go in.  its all rusted and the socket dont reach all the way down to the spark plugs.  if u can help me with this, maybe there is a way or special tool that can be used to resolve this.

thank you in anticipation.

eddie.

Answer
The spark plug tubes extend about an inch into the cylinder heads on these engines. They do have a tendency to swell to the point where it's impossible to remove the spark plugs. A condition I've seen way to often. The only way to get them out is with an assortment of chisels, rust penetrating fluid. ViseGrip pliers and a lot of patience. Good Luck.