BMW Broken and seized spark plug extraction?

[@Bassman1999]

That was great ! Patience and respect for the thread...a bit at a time, excellent work Rod !

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Wasn't sure it'd work Keith but care and patience won out...just need to build it up now...:0)

[@paulgervasesmith152]

Well done Rod, good save!

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Nice when it works Paul eh? Did you snag the wee bike?

[@derekshlutz7248]

That spark plug looks like it was really stuck in there. Nice to see how you deal with these. I never had to do it, but will file this one away in case I'm in a similar situation. Also, I like how you explained that the easy out type extractors are not suited for this kind of jobs, because I think an average DIY-er in most likelihood would reach for such a tool first and make things worse instead of better. Quality stuff!!!

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Thanks Derek. This bike is going to be fun. I have another Beemer which is MUCH worse and will need a ground out resto....so good to kinda cut my teeth on this one. General engineering principles will get us through this one with just some specifics required around settings etc. I like this one enough to keep it...but I've said that before and then sell them. The hunt and the recommission's always the bit I really enjoy. Thanks first watching.

[@uk-freedom182]

good one . rod neary finished the kz1000p just got to do the camchan timeing should be fun never done one before .

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

If its the same as the Z650 it's pretty straightforwards. I'll be doing one in the next week or two. Good luck. Send me a pic of the bike when its done. [e-mail]. Thanks for watching. Rod

[@tfjack97]

Great save Rod, I had some sort of the same idea but not the same, probably wouldn't have been the same outcome either, I know you explained that tool before, but what is called and where did you get it? I need to have one in my box. That and your brain just saved hundreds of dollars to buy the other bits you need. Thanks for that video, have a great rest of your weekend.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Thanks Jack. Its called a " reverse thread cutter" I didn't know there was such a thing but thought it made sense that there might be so I just put those words in Ebay and damn' me there it was! That one was made by Sealey in the UK I think but there's probably more and I bet there's a similar thing in the States. . It's saved me 2 cylinder head repairs already and lots of work, and only cost about £10. If you can't find one your side just Email me and I'll get one to you at cost

[@tfjack97]

@@rodcurrieclassics8102 Hey Rod thank for the reply, I put in reverse tread cutter, and low and behold there it popped up on Amazon. Thanks for the info I will be getting one for my box, that's better than sliced bread man. Have a great day.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

BRILLIANT! Might save you a lot of money one day ...and if you help a buddy with it he'll think you're a genius. Free beer!