Have you read this thread?? If nothing else, it may give you hope :)

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/670262-spark-plug-socket-stuck-2.html

Use an easy out ( spiral bolt extractor) first freeze it with a can of duster hold the can upside down. Screw in the extractor and use vice grip slide hammer.

Freeze the socket

If it went in it must come out, i would leave the spark plug screwed in by hand, there are locking extensions that capture the socket. And jiggle, swear at it. You will get this.

Are you using a universal joint on that socket or is it connected directly to an extension? Sounds like a U joint configuration has become misaligned. If so, move the joint around to try different angles.

as i mentioned we need to see the picture of the problem and the tool

Ivan

Thank you all very much for the responses. Sorry, I've been pulled away from this project for a water leak at a rental today...
I'm just using a 3 inch extension directly into the socket. As soon as I can get back at it, I'll post a couple of pictures. I'll also try the upside down duster to freeze the socket when I'm back at it.
Thanks again!
Christian

911sc stuck socket/spark plug in hole #1
 

It came out. thank God!!! I used Dpmulvan's method of attempting to freeze the socket with upside down dust cleaner can, but I used a small pair of vice-grips (used by another person on pelican having a similar issue). After spraying, and then wiggling around, I was able to shift the socket in such a way that it, with quite a bit of force required, slowly slid out.
A good 5+ hours of dealing this this crazy issue. Now I need to figure out why it happened in the first place, since I have never had this issue before in the 26 years of owning this car and doing my own maintenance.
I'm grateful for all the responses and encouragement...thank you all!

Here are two of several pictures that I took this morning, attempting to capture the issue of the flared part of the socket stuck in the back of the hole/well, as well as a picture of the socket removed.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1743007070.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1743007070.jpg

:)

Have these in the tool kit ?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1118700053.jpg

Thanks pmax. Can you give me the name of what those are called?

If you use the original toolkit spark plug tool, you will have a hard time overtightenting the spark plug, which will make it easier to get out. Although I have a 3/8" ratchet and appropriate length socket and extension, I make a point of using the tools above so that I don't over-do it.

Thank you. I'm going to order them now.

or get yourself tool like this.Craftsman socket and 2 extensions
No need for snap on -kinda expensive i would imagine these days,any other brand will do
I use mine since 1986 ..
Ivan

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1743019316.jpg

Thank you Ivan!

The factory tool is the best IMHO. I have a slew of plug sockets and revert to the factory one. Just make sure what ever socket you purchase is thin wall. Whenever I have used a socket and extension for plugs I duct tape them together.

+1...get the factory tool......works great

This is my favorite because it’s one piece, swivels, is narrow, and magnetic so no dropped spark plugs. SmileWavy

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1743034648.jpg

I have three or four of these in different lengths. I like them, because I’ve had the extension fall off the socket. Of course, you could tape them, but it’s nice to have the right tool.

I just love happy endings(not the massage type). They serve as a reminder of how things can go wonky but can be resolved with time, patience and the help/advice of others.

Lost a socket doing this but managed to get it out fairly easily. I have used the tool kit tool ever since with no problems.