Hello everyone this is my first thread to the forum. I've searched everywhere but it seems my problem is a little different than anyone else with issues regarding broken spark plugs. First off I'm a proud owner of an '06 trailblazer ls ext. It already had over 100,000 miles and there is no telling if its ever had a tune up. Due to Michigan weather the engine was running rough and it also died on me while driving partially due to the bad battery that came with the truck. I've always had problems with Earl batteries. I decided it was time for tuneup this is actually the first time I've done one myself. I have an i6 vortec, an excellent engine in my opinion. I was removing spark plug #5 when pieces from the plug broke off and feel deep into the valve cover. It was only the plastic portion that connect to the wire. Me being a genius say to myself well its only plastic installs new plug and starts engine. Big no no and still engine misfires then stalls out. Because of my genius move thinking shielded plastic will burn up in heat not knowing i could have damaged my engine my next move is to take apart the valve cover to see if i can remove any of it and try again. But any suggestions before i go through a lengthy torture with this repair? I think i may give up and have it taken to a shop and just cough up 300 as a loss....:worried:
Update: I read in another forum that debris will often find its way into the oil pan drain do i may be safe for my little screw up. The debris was plastic not metal so i may have lucked up. I'll let everyone know how it goes.
Update: I read in another forum that debris will often find its way into the oil pan drain do i may be safe for my little screw up. The debris was plastic not metal so i may have lucked up. I'll let everyone know how it goes.