Spark plug removal

[GTOBEN]

Hi all
At last started the Cerb's service last night. Took the air boxes off and started with the spark plug removal/refit. Problem is i just cant get 2 of the buggers out! They are number 2 from the front on the drivers side, and number 3 from the front on the passenger side.
Its the same problem, the plug socket fouls on the casting of the exhaust manifold, and or, the large head bolt?!
Is there a special tool or technique for getting these two out?
I did think about temporarily removing the head bolt but thought better of it!

All thoughts welcome as now me baby is off the road. (one of those jobs i wish i hadnt started i think).

Thanks

Ben

[C3BER]

A very thin plug tool I believe. If I remember it was posted about this a month or so ago.

[edhorne]

Hi there

Had exactly the same problem as you.

I bought a Halfords one and then ground it down with my angle grinder. Fits a treat now. Before I ground it down I got it stuck though.....

Good luck

Ed

[David Smith]

my socket fitted fine .. I used a knuckle and bar and was OK.

Problem I have had is getting the magnecor leads to click on to the plugs...

on the bench they go on tight then click ..
On the car they go on tight but cant work out if they click .. spose I will find out soon

Im not the best to ask as absolutely everyhing that can go wrong has for me on the cerb recently!

DAS

[caduceus]

David Smith said:

my socket fitted fine .. I used a knuckle and bar and was OK.

Me too. Does the job fine.

David Smith said:

Problem I have had is getting the magnecor leads to click on to the plugs...
.

WD40. they snap on just fine.

DAS

HTH

[David Smith]

"WD40. they snap on just fine."

okey dokey will try again .. told you its me - its all going tits up for me car wise at the mo!
(sump nut stripped now!!! .. joy ... NOT)

Cheers DAS

[GTOBEN]

Ok. Got a Halfords socket at luchtime that seems a little thinner (but not much) so will try that although it doesnt seem enough some how?!

Regarding the stripped sump nut, i have a large socket that has lots of sprung pins inside, they spring back and mould to any shape and turn it. Its great for that sort of thing.

[jonbarrett]

Just cleaned my plugs. You need a quality socket (thin walled). First, placed the socket over the plug, then I attached a universal joint, then I attached a long extension arm, then the wrench. Once I got used to it, it was actually quite easy. If you have access to a lathe you could possibly skim the socket's diameter and length (not too much though).

[caduceus]

David Smith said:

"WD40. they snap on just fine."

okey dokey will try again .. told you its me - its all going tits up for me car wise at the mo!
(sump nut stripped now!!! .. joy ... NOT)

Cheers DAS

Where abouts in Herts are you?
My sump nut got rounded off too, but its sorted now. If you want me to lend a hand, mail me offline.

Cad

[cossiemetro]

i found i needed all my u/j's and extensions but got there in the end