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by mvf906 » Thu 28.05.2009, 13:20
can anyone tell me if there is a special tool to remove the spark plugs and if so where to buy ?
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by HJ2 » Thu 28.05.2009, 13:52
You'll need a sparkplug socket.
It comes with almost every quality socket-set. If i recall right there is a tread about the Halfords professional line socket set.
I believe it's worth checking it out if you are at a start with your tool collection!
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165572Best regards,
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by mvf906 » Thu 28.05.2009, 17:25
Hi HJ2,
I have a normal spark plug socket, which didn't fit, so I bought a box spanner and that's still too big to fit into the space !

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by HJ2 » Thu 28.05.2009, 17:53
How does the socket not fit?
Is it not long enough to reach the plug completely? (buy an extension)
Is the plug hex. diameter incorrect? (buy a correct socket)
Is the socket to thick to fit in the hole? (buy a socket that fit's)
The correct socket is laying arond waiting for you to buy it

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by paulrwebster » Thu 28.05.2009, 17:56
Isn't there one in the toolset in the boot?

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by mvf906 » Thu 28.05.2009, 18:04
didn't have a kit in mine

is it a thin walled socket I need ?
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by dapinky » Thu 28.05.2009, 18:06
It's the same tool as BL supply for sparkplugs on a Dolomite Sprint!
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by HJ2 » Thu 28.05.2009, 18:08
mvf906 wrote:didn't have a kit in mine

is it a thin walled socket I need ?
See Monty's post...

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by mvf906 » Thu 28.05.2009, 18:17
will get a sealy thin wall one from monty's ebay link ta

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