D8UGF

What is the size of the socket required to remove the spark plugs? Does it require a special tool as there doesn't seem to be a lot of room between the plug and the cylinder head.

Thanks

Dougie

tmo

Think its a 14mm plug socket, short 3" extension (3/8" drive) and you should be fine.
Slide the socket and the extension on to the plug then connect the ratchet, give it a couple of turns and take off the ratchet and continue to turn the extension by hand otherwise you could find that you cannot remove the ratchet because of the bodywork.
Did mine at the weekend. Lift the washer bottle out of the way on the n/s and filter housing on the o/s and its a piece of p!ss.
Remember twist the plug lead slightly before giving it a pull, that way you will not leave the internal connector stuck to the plug !

hope this helps

D8UGF

Thanks TMO, take it you mean the large connector attached to the coil pack? Think I'm ok I can feel the top of the plug with my fingers!!

Dougie

tmo

Good practice if you want to be at gynaecology school later in life

D8UGF

hehe Too true, tho' havnt felt one as tight as this for a while Maybe the kinda chicks I hang about with tho'

Dougie

tmo

true true

julian N/W wrx my93

wot type of plugs are you using? i've got some NGK PFR6b cost me about £36 pound from my local motor factor, does that sound about right? halfords wanted £13 each!!!!

D8UGF

Got them done, thanks for the help guys Julian I have got the same as you, £8 a plug at my wee local motor factors.

Dougie

JamieMiller

It's not a 14mm socket, sorry to correct you tmo, it's a 16mm or 5/8ths plug socket you need. Apart from that everything else is correct.

tmo

Said "i think" ! couldn't remember. Basically try one on the new plugs you have first, before you start fumbling around.

Plugs are £28 del. from www.sparkplugs.co.uk, very fast turn round.