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spark plug size!

Post by 2.SloEK » June 26, 2006

what size socket do i need to take out the spark plugs
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Post by 77 » June 26, 2006

My tool sets usually come with one or two deep sockets that have rubber inside of it. Said tool set is far away from me at the moment, but check if you've got one of those.
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Post by kotomile » June 26, 2006

5/8ths? You don't want to use a regular socket though.
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Post by Secret Squirrel » June 26, 2006

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Post by 2.SloEK » June 26, 2006

sweet thanks. i gotta pick one up tomarrow
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Post by Secret Squirrel » June 27, 2006

make sure it has the rubber gromet inside it, or else gettin the plugs in and out is hard




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Post by Sean @ NDF » June 27, 2006

just go to autozone or pep boys or kragen or whatever and ask for a spark plug socket.

It will be a long extension with a 5/8 socket on the end with either a rubber gromet inside, or some have metal on the inside.

When you go to take out the plug, make sure the socket is set around the plug correctly and then push down a little to set it in the rubber so it will grip when you pull it out.

I recommend using the socket only when initially putting the new ones in. And gently tighten it with your hands before putting the ratchet on and tightening. You don't want to thread it in wrong, otherwise you'll be hating life
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Post by Secret Squirrel » June 27, 2006

banzai wrote:
I recommend using the socket only when initially putting the new ones in. And gently tighten it with your hands before putting the ratchet on and tightening. You don't want to thread it in wrong, otherwise you'll be hating life

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Post by 2.SloEK » June 29, 2006

welp after my head frezing, im putting my other one in. and cant get my timing belt loosen(piece of shit) im so agervated right now im about to drop the whole engine and buy a new one thats still together lol.

and it sux cuz my car is stuck VVVthereVVVV Image at the end of my drive way lol
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Post by Sean @ NDF » June 29, 2006

cut it and buy a new one lol
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