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Booster
GT2559V

240
03-05-2012, 11:09 AM #1
Hey guys,


Sorry its not diesel but need help asap.

Went to change the plugs on my c200 w202, somehow managed to get the wrong size plug socket stuck in the plug hole.

slipped in just fine but wont for the life of me come out.

Need to get this sorted asap but not sure the best way?

Any help would be amazing.
Booster
03-05-2012, 11:09 AM #1

Hey guys,


Sorry its not diesel but need help asap.

Went to change the plugs on my c200 w202, somehow managed to get the wrong size plug socket stuck in the plug hole.

slipped in just fine but wont for the life of me come out.

Need to get this sorted asap but not sure the best way?

Any help would be amazing.

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
03-05-2012, 11:33 AM #2
Get some kind of hook and pull that thing out. Or, pull that motor and drop in an OM.
Got any pics of your mistake?

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
03-05-2012, 11:33 AM #2

Get some kind of hook and pull that thing out. Or, pull that motor and drop in an OM.
Got any pics of your mistake?


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

serverman777
GT2559V

226
03-05-2012, 12:02 PM #3
Pictures would help.

'84 300 SD w126 Race Car Wink
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
03-05-2012, 12:02 PM #3

Pictures would help.


'84 300 SD w126 Race Car Wink
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
03-05-2012, 12:08 PM #4
Can you get some kind of slide hammer hooked to the socket?

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
03-05-2012, 12:08 PM #4

Can you get some kind of slide hammer hooked to the socket?


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

Booster
GT2559V

240
03-05-2012, 01:37 PM #5
The problem is its stuck on the top of the spark plug so cant get anything into get it back out.

I would drop that engine but its only surposed to be a quick service and then sell it on.

Got a c250 with a om605.

I will take some pictures in the morning, I'm too fed up with trying!!

Might try and drill and tap the socket but not sure if it will work.

cheers guys
Booster
03-05-2012, 01:37 PM #5

The problem is its stuck on the top of the spark plug so cant get anything into get it back out.

I would drop that engine but its only surposed to be a quick service and then sell it on.

Got a c250 with a om605.

I will take some pictures in the morning, I'm too fed up with trying!!

Might try and drill and tap the socket but not sure if it will work.

cheers guys

waz
GTA2056V

77
03-05-2012, 03:05 PM #6
I've drilled and tapped a socket before. Long story short, I needed to put a set screw in the side to hold a bit in. I have been using that socket for many years now.

When I tried to drill into the socket the drill would not start to cut until I hit the spot I was trying to drill on a grinder. Meaning I had to break through the hardened surface before I could drill and tape the socket. Didn't need to remove much material before the drill would start cutting but, I had to remove some.

***********************************************
1993 300D 2.5L turbo. W124.128   2.5L 602.962
1991 350SD W126.134  Transplanted a 3.0L 603.961 into it.

waz
03-05-2012, 03:05 PM #6

I've drilled and tapped a socket before. Long story short, I needed to put a set screw in the side to hold a bit in. I have been using that socket for many years now.

When I tried to drill into the socket the drill would not start to cut until I hit the spot I was trying to drill on a grinder. Meaning I had to break through the hardened surface before I could drill and tape the socket. Didn't need to remove much material before the drill would start cutting but, I had to remove some.


***********************************************
1993 300D 2.5L turbo. W124.128   2.5L 602.962
1991 350SD W126.134  Transplanted a 3.0L 603.961 into it.

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
03-05-2012, 03:37 PM #7
That sounds pretty good, screw a tap into that socket and yank up on it. I just wonder how it can be so stuck in a 'plug hole'. I mean I assume you didn't have to fight it in there so you shouldn't have to fight it out. Maybe some forceps or something.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
03-05-2012, 03:37 PM #7

That sounds pretty good, screw a tap into that socket and yank up on it. I just wonder how it can be so stuck in a 'plug hole'. I mean I assume you didn't have to fight it in there so you shouldn't have to fight it out. Maybe some forceps or something.


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

Booster
GT2559V

240
03-06-2012, 07:10 AM #8
(03-05-2012, 03:37 PM)larsalan That sounds pretty good, screw a tap into that socket and yank up on it. I just wonder how it can be so stuck in a 'plug hole'. I mean I assume you didn't have to fight it in there so you shouldn't have to fight it out. Maybe some forceps or something.


I think its more I have no way of gripping it to pull it out again, I'm sure it will come out on the first slide of a slide hammer...

Just frustrating, I would not have slid it in there if it felt stiff or the wrong size....
Booster
03-06-2012, 07:10 AM #8

(03-05-2012, 03:37 PM)larsalan That sounds pretty good, screw a tap into that socket and yank up on it. I just wonder how it can be so stuck in a 'plug hole'. I mean I assume you didn't have to fight it in there so you shouldn't have to fight it out. Maybe some forceps or something.


I think its more I have no way of gripping it to pull it out again, I'm sure it will come out on the first slide of a slide hammer...

Just frustrating, I would not have slid it in there if it felt stiff or the wrong size....

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
03-06-2012, 08:24 AM #9
well, then would a magnet work? I was going to suggest that before but I was assuming there was some sort of tightness to the problem.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
03-06-2012, 08:24 AM #9

well, then would a magnet work? I was going to suggest that before but I was assuming there was some sort of tightness to the problem.


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

Booster
GT2559V

240
03-06-2012, 01:59 PM #10
(03-06-2012, 08:24 AM)larsalan well, then would a magnet work? I was going to suggest that before but I was assuming there was some sort of tightness to the problem.


No a magnet is not strong enough, It looks like I have forced it in form your point of view but i really didnt.....

Ahhh just annoying me now.
Booster
03-06-2012, 01:59 PM #10

(03-06-2012, 08:24 AM)larsalan well, then would a magnet work? I was going to suggest that before but I was assuming there was some sort of tightness to the problem.


No a magnet is not strong enough, It looks like I have forced it in form your point of view but i really didnt.....

Ahhh just annoying me now.

yankneck696
Build it so strong & blow it up good !!!

395
03-06-2012, 05:39 PM #11
If you have access to a welder, put an extension in th eplug socket, tacl it on 2 sides & rock it back & forth while pulling....

Ed
yankneck696
03-06-2012, 05:39 PM #11

If you have access to a welder, put an extension in th eplug socket, tacl it on 2 sides & rock it back & forth while pulling....

Ed

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
03-06-2012, 09:34 PM #12
JB weld an socket extension into it!

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
03-06-2012, 09:34 PM #12

JB weld an socket extension into it!


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-07-2012, 01:48 AM #13
(03-06-2012, 09:34 PM)winmutt JB weld an socket extension into it!

Best idea so far!!

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-07-2012, 01:48 AM #13

(03-06-2012, 09:34 PM)winmutt JB weld an socket extension into it!

Best idea so far!!


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

 
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