[Tspringer]

I did get the plug screwed back in. The rubber inside the plug socket is not gripped onto the plug now either.

The socket just will not fit past the lip where the cam carrier sits on the head. Its not a matter of just not being able to pull on it because the extension slips off. I can get my small vise grips onto the connector for the socket and have a good angle to pull. I am pulling HARD. It will not budge. It comes out to a point where the round edge of the socket meets the square hole... binds up and thats it.

I am open to all ideas. I am taking a break for an hour or so to gather ideas. IF I cannot get it out this evening, Ill have the car towed to a shop for engine removal and partial teardown to remove the tool tomorrow.

Its not the valve cover that is causing the binding. I dont see how removing the valve cover would make any difference.

thanks for the support


Terry