broken spark plug

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BIG ALE
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hello i have an escort cabroilet xr3i 130 psi . i have recently been having a shuddering on acceleration so i have just replaced the spark leads but this didnt remedy it so changed the spark plugs but on doing this i have somehow broken 1 of the ceramic bits and it has fell into the engine i pulled out what i thought was all of the peices and started it up it fired up then had a cracking noise and cut out on trying to start it again it will not turn over
so if any1 that reads this has any advice on what i should do next would be appreciated
have just spoken to a friend that told me to remove the head then try to free the engine by hand and look for damge but as they are not a mechanic i am here looking for your much needed advice i just hope it aint gunna cost 2 much :(
Jan 20, 2006 at 1:03 PM
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GODBEAR839
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You should have pulled the head before ever starting it again you broke something internally i am assuming either (hopefully) something in the head or worst something in the lower end this could be anything from a piston to the connecting rod. best to take the head off and see what broke.
Jan 20, 2006 at 4:10 PM