JPC500

hi all
i normally have my Scoob bugeye fully serviced at a garage and its about due one, but the thing is since my last one i have fitted a full induction kit so i wouldnt need that doing and i can change the oil and filter myself but my problem is the sparkplugs.
Ive been told you cant change them yourself cos of where they are situated, is this right or has anyone changed them their self? and is it a job an average DIYer can tackle with a tool kit?

Tom WRX RA

Yeah, you just need a long socket for the plugs

JonnyFresh

I've changed mine a few times on my classic. I wouldn't have thought the bugeye would be much if any harder.
It was just a bit fiddly. I found i had to put my socket in first then attach the knuckle then the extension. I couldn't get it in the hole as one piece.

daz1968

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easy if you have a decent plug socket, i bought a magnetic one so it easily lifts out all plugs much better than the ones with a rubber grip inside,

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

Plugs on the newage are just as straight forward, use a short wobble bar extension to help in locating over the plug and a little extra finger room.

RobsyUK

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I used a mid length one and got it stuck! Lol... Had to prize the engine with a bar of wood to give me enough room to unwed it from the chasie rail.. Lol

brendy76

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Lol the 90 degree U joints are great but not always available. I can imagine someone having to whacking the engine with a lump of wood, neighbour looks over and asks what you are doing, "changing the plugs". haha

kj200sx

iTrader: (7)

think u used a 2" extension with plug socket on the end located that on the plug then put rachet on after worked fine for me this was on classic though but can't see there being much difference

brendy76

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Apologies on the large image, but there is less room down the battery side, I think. Airbox, Battery and even the washer bottle if you are a right hander if it makes it easier.

MarkCSC

I did mine and it was a right PITA. Easy enough to do but just take ages.

I used this guide but if you do a search on here there should be loads of info.
http://www.scoobymods.com/spark-plug...17.html?t=3017

JPC500

Thanks for all the helpful advice