# 2005 Chevrolet Equinox - removing the thread of a broken spark plug

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**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, equinox\
**Created:** [September 24, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-equinox-removing-the-thread-of-a-broken-spark-plug/170336 "2020-09-24T12:50:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mgerman28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e19b73/32.png) [@Mgerman28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mgerman28)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-equinox-removing-the-thread-of-a-broken-spark-plug/170336/1 "2020-09-24T12:50:59Z")

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How to remove the thread of a broken spark plug

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**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-equinox-removing-the-thread-of-a-broken-spark-plug/170336/2 "2020-09-24T13:16:22Z")

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Use an easy out tool. Spray some rust inhibiter lube between the block and tread first,wait a couple of minute then try to unscrew with an easy out tool.There might be one made for this purpose.