This use to happen to me in the field all the time. The socket that the grommet came off of should still fit on it. Use that one to take the plug back out and then get rid of the grommet and drop the plug back in the hole and use the socket to tighten.
Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2016, at 12:56 PM, Steven Arguello <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I'm a big believer in dielectric grease, even on the ceramic part so the boot > doesn't stick. It'll also prevent the tool from sticking. Stuck boots=failed > wires=more $ spent > Also always anti seize on the threads. > In the picture, there looks like a metal washer/cap attached to the rubber > part of the stuck tool. Could that be what's seized and not just the rubber? > It looks very tight on the plug. Are there different diameter ceramic stems > for spark plugs? Maybe I'm seeing it wrong. > Anyway, best of luck. > > On Nov 27, 2016, at 11:54 AM, Chad Rebuck <[email protected]> wrote: > > There are locking extensions as well. I have one of those I purchased due to > the sockets getting stuck on the plugs in my 16v. > > >> On Nov 27, 2016 11:47 AM, "Holland Phillips" <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> I would try super glue gel (Loctite is probably the best) applied to the >> inside of the socket that belongs to the rubber piece. Thoroughly clean the >> inside of the socket with brake cleaner first and let it dry. Put the socket >> firmly on to the plug/rubber piece and let it cure for a while. >> On the extension problem, the detent balls tend to weaken over time/use. I >> used to replace my Craftsman extensions every few years, usually after >> experiencing problems with removing plugs from my 16V. >> There are spark plug sockets available from some of the specialty tool >> manufacturers that work better than the ones that use the rubber inserts. I >> had SK plug sockets which were better than Craftsman. >> I just saw some magnetic plug sockets available on eBay, which might be >> worth a try. >> >> ~Holland >> >> >>> On Nov 27, 2016 08:19, "Larry Velez" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hey 16vers, >>> >>> >>> >>> Yesterday I spent some time on my 16V’s never ending journey to revival. >>> With the help of a new local friend (who has four 16V Scirrocos) we >>> reinstalled the restored main fuel pump and McGuyvered transfer pump. Two >>> nights ago I removed the spark plugs and poured a cap full of new engine >>> oil down the plug holes so the engine would not restart dry when we finally >>> tried to start it. Unfortunately yesterday when finally reinstalling the >>> spark plugs, the rubber boot for the spark plug removal socket stayed on >>> the plug and after 30 minutes of trying to remove it – we were defeated. >>> >>> >>> >>> So close yet so far, we were at the final two steps before trying to start >>> the engine: reinstall spark plugs and add fresh gasoline… >>> >>> >>> >>> Clearly the Craftman 5/8” (Part #43324) spark plug removal tool is not of >>> high quality. I have snap-on 11/16” spark plug removal tool (S9727K) which >>> seems of higher quality. I will be ordering a snapon 5/8” spark plug tool >>> and throwing my two other 5/8” plug sockets in the trash. >>> >>> >>> >>> So now my question – any ideas on how to get the rubber piece out? The >>> spark plug tool won’t grab the plug to screw it out and won’t hold onto the >>> rubber to pull it out. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am thinking glue might work but I am also afraid of getting the socket >>> stuck down there – any tricks to get the socket to stick to the extension? >>> Does anyone have an extension welded onto the socket to avoid the socket >>> getting stuck down there? >>> >>> >>> >>> Any ideas would be welcome. >>> >>> Pictures of incident: https://goo.gl/photos/AqU6SiPWRHewd3Np9 >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> >>> >>> Larry >>> >>> 91 GTI 16V >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MK2-16v" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/BY2PR04MB1990675EC0C7BB763ADF3D3FC08B0%40BY2PR04MB1990.namprd04.prod.outlook.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MK2-16v" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/CABrbKB%3DqdHQ_eLabQoFx1-DdbDu7gjRHBX11GSN8rZ%3Dp%3DMMRsQ%40mail.gmail.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MK2-16v" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/CA%2BV5SC91PaN5eFQ8-1B7SbTWZ7hLf%3DqX-NKb%2BC7npKkhn8q-8A%40mail.gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MK2-16v" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/8276FEF8-3DFA-44A1-B169-9E802954C30D%40gmail.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MK2-16v" group. 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