spark plugs

[ian1966 0]

Am i being stupid but cant get one of my spark plugs out.

It seems something is stopping the socket going down the hole..

[Dezmond_vr6 0]

i was wonderin iv jus ordered 6 new spark plugs only cheap ones but will they be the tripple ended spark ones?

[xyber 1]

Buy the proper tools from GSF, makes like alot easier

With regard to triple ended, all depends if thats the ones you ordered :-d

[ian1966 0]

Still at a loss about spark plugs. someone told me today that sounds like i have to take manifold off.

Can anybody confirm this.

[Karr-Man 0]

not necessary with a standard manifold... maybe if u have a schrick???

[ian1966 0]

Have a standard vr6 manifold but cant get my srak plug socket down the hole. done 5 of them no probs its the 2nd on the right at the front.

[ian1966 0]

sorry 2nd on hte left

[vr6newcomer 1]

if its a standard mani then there shouldnt be anything there dude, i am assuming as youre stating spark plug you have allready got the lead off? and maybe this one is a bit tighter than the others so a qualit spark plug removal toll will definately help.

[ian1966 0]

No i cant get spark plug socket down the hole. it looks like a part of engine or manifold is just slightly over one side of the hole so theres just not enough room for my socket to pass. Im gunna take the manifold off tomorrow & have a look. its seems stupid to have to take it off for 1 plug. I had a mechanic change the chains wonder if hes put everything back as it should be!

[mannie 0]

Are you using a proper spk plug socket on an extention bar? there is a slight off set there, you should still get enough clearence to the plug without having to remove anything else.

[ian1966 0]

all sorted. was using a dud socket. bloke down my road lent me his. same make size everything and whent straight in.