I got a 9/16" ratchet socket stuck in my engine while replacing spark plugs! How I got it out.

[@deathmurmur]

man had faith in his method. Didn't flinch putting that thing right back in.

[@lotsofhobbies]

The method was not madness

[@seanmchenry4187]

I appreciate your video. I've been working on this thing for an hour trying to get this spark plug socket out and as soon as I washed your video I tried your paint can tool method and it came right out

[@lotsofhobbies]

Took me a while to find this trick, so I had to document it. Thanks for watching! subscribe if you like the stuff!

[@bartwn5243]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!! Got mine stuck in there when trying to tighten a spark plug. I had an oh sh*t moment when it happened and panicked. Thank God for KZbin…

[@lotsofhobbies]

LOL! I hear ya Bro! @ohsh*t

[@JamesSimoneau-qo5sn]

DUDE👍👍THANK YOU, worked on 2005 Explorer Limited. Never have had a problem changing plugs, I was stumped

[@lotsofhobbies]

Cool! I know what you mean about stumped. I'm glad it helped

[@stevenlambert7786]

Thank you, great advice great video. Worked pulled socket out with no problem

[@lotsofhobbies]

I’m glad it was useful for you. When it happened to me, my eye started twitching. I went through my toolbox , not finding any solution. Good thing my work surface was messy that day, I saw the paint can opener and the shape was perfect to be strong enough and also a handle. Bingo! A tool was born!

[@DerekFletcher1]

Of course this worked for everyone but me. My vehicle is now written off because I can’t get it out.

[@lotsofhobbies]

Ouch, sorry to hear that Friend. Any other similar fixes may work if you find a tool that has a sturdy enough edge to overcome the resistance of the socket and the spark plug access.

[@Dartheomus]

Way to lead into Part II: Getting your socket out from behind the engine! Also, why did YT just recommend this to me now? It would have been useful back in March when I changed my plugs on my Kia and had the same problem. =P

[@lotsofhobbies]

Maybe it’s my tags or description not matching your search / query. Do you remember what you searched for?

[@deronthomas1566]

Funny thing is I’m working on an Infiniti as well. Same thing happened. I’m only 20 seconds into video at this point.

[@lotsofhobbies]

I found that older well made sockets have a larger diameter, so I got a cheap newer socket and that does not get stuck and I’m labeling it for Infiniti.

[@jonmarler]

Absolute legend. Thanks! Worked perfectly!

[@lotsofhobbies]

I'm glad it helped! Thank you too for Watching!

[@schoon5m]

Thank you i looked this up right as i was having the same problem… got mine out with a right angle pick and a screwdriver… same idea though… and it WAS a spark plug socket, was just so snug down in the hole though.

[@lotsofhobbies]

Hi schoon5m, yeah finding anything durable enough to with stand the force of pulling up the socket is key. Ratchets need to have a socket lock. My luck, it will be invented tomorrow.

[@alexyu6928]

That happened to me more than once so here is my fix: First I check to make sure there is/are indent inside the spark plug socket where the extension or ratchet goes in and if the indent is too shallow I use a Dremel grinder to enlarge/deepen the indent more, then I use a locking extension to lock the socket in place. No more stuck socket down the spark plug channel.

[@lotsofhobbies]

Great idea with the dremel. Thanks !

[@JuanRodriguez-qr3yq]

Thank youvery much, now need to look for a similar tool

[@lotsofhobbies]

I hope you find it, good luck

[@funkyybuddha2438]

Genius dude

[@lotsofhobbies]

Thanks! LOL

[@Spamgoham1]

That's a regular 9/16 deep well socket you should be using a 9/16 spark plug socket you'll notice that it's a lot thinner so you wouldn't run into this issue

[@lotsofhobbies]

Thanks for the tip. My sockets range from 3 different sets. Sometimes I use what I find first.

[@Adultz94]

I used a 9/16 spark plug socket and it still happened…….sometimes crap happens and you need a backup plan

[@lotsofhobbies]

Agreed!

[@kendawgsmuscleclassicsllc2060]

This video just saved me a major headache lol the trick worked out great 👍🏾 thanks alot

[@lotsofhobbies]

I’m glad it worked out for you. Happy motoring!

[@redarrow_12]

Thanks

[@lotsofhobbies]

Thank you too for watching!

[@punaboy12]

Thank you 😭

[@lotsofhobbies]

And thank you for watching!

[@MA_808]

thats called a church key...old school grad here

[@lotsofhobbies]

Thanks for letting me know the actual name lol. I just know it opens paint cans and other stuff. Now it also helps retrieve sockets.

[@funnyclipchallenge4078]

If that socket is a short one what can i do , plug stick out of the socket

[@lotsofhobbies]

Idk about a short socket. That would have never removed the plug in the first place. Anyway, you would need a third implement to raise the socket off the plug like bailing wire with a hook bent at the end. Should be thin enough to fit in the square and strong enough to lift while you get the can opener in place.

[@mr.ivonahumpallot1189]

I knew someone who did that same thing took the whole top of the motor off ting to get the thing out. he was using a spark plug socket ( thin walled deep "spark plug socket" ) and all. we was there all night trying to get that ficker. tried the paint can opener. tried thick wire. tried siliconing another socket to the top since a spark plug socket has the hex head on the top

[@funnyclipchallenge4078]

Thanks for both , i took it out by weling a iorn rod to the end of the socket , socket was stuck there