plug spanner size please

[pulsarboby]

went to whip the plugs out today and ive got a standard size plug spanner but does not fit...can someone tell me what size they are please, and is it a one off tool if so where would i get one? thanks

[al 350i]

they're not an odd size just a really tight fit down the hole to get to them, i had to slim my plug socket down with an angle grinder!!

[pulsarboby]

ah righ thanks, it went down the plug hole alright but wouldnt seem to grip the plug just felt a shade too small.

il get the grinder on it lol
also what plugs are most of you using plus gapping size on a 4.2?

[ukkid35]

10mm socket, if you get the type with a blue T handle from Halfords then it will be slim enough to fit.

[Tanguero]

I think you mean 16mm socket!

[Tanguero]

pulsarboby said:

ah righ thanks, it went down the plug hole alright but wouldnt seem to grip the plug just felt a shade too small.

il get the grinder on it lol
also what plugs are most of you using plus gapping size on a 4.2?

NGK BKR5EKU are the correct plug and the come pre gapped.

[scotty_d]

A halfords 16mm plug socket works fine.