# 2003 Buick Rendezvous - Spark issue

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-spark-issue/144513>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** buick\
**Created:** [July 16, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-spark-issue/144513 "2019-07-16T16:30:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![DarlenaRLondon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/74df32/32.png) [@DarlenaRLondon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarlenaRLondon)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-spark-issue/144513/1 "2019-07-16T16:30:37Z")

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Spark broke off flush to hole at bottom threads nothing left to grab onto for complete removal???

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-spark-issue/144513/2 "2019-07-16T17:06:49Z")

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I have to assume “Spark” is the spark plug. Depending on what is left, it needs to be drilled and a “Easy-Out” or similar used. If that doesn’t work, you may have to removed the cylinder head and have a machine shop remove the stub and repair the threads.

If a mechanic is doing this, they should already know this. If it is you or a friend with limited mechanical knowledge, it is time to call in a professional before you really screw this up. It will be cheaper in the long run.