View Full Version : spark plug help.....need help asap
TRX01
01-12-2010, 12:37 PM
ok, trying to cahnge my spark plug, cant get a socket down in there.......is there sum kinda special tool to get these things out........
bkelley
01-12-2010, 12:55 PM
Are you using a spark plug socket?
steve181
01-12-2010, 12:57 PM
Thin walled socket
Can buy one from sears
there like, 6 bucks
bkelley
01-12-2010, 01:00 PM
Or a plug wrench.
http://www.toolstation.com/images/library/stock/webbig/70916.jpg
Couple bucks at the auto parts store.
TRX01
01-12-2010, 01:09 PM
yes, i am suing a spark plug socket and it still wont work.......what size is the socket to...might not be using the right size.....
drillteamleader
01-12-2010, 04:36 PM
go to a place that sells lawn mower spark plugs. They usually have the tool that comes from the factory for our quads. Its like $5
I cant recall the exact size 17 or 18mm, but i bought one at sears for 2 bucks and just ground it down on the outside and it fit fine.
TRX01
01-12-2010, 04:59 PM
ok thanks CJM
matts27
01-12-2010, 05:11 PM
2 standard sizes are 5/8 and 13/16. I believe it's a deep well 11/16 fits fine, lost my tool kit on the trails so had to improvise without the spark plug wrench myself, hope this helps ya out, Matt
TRX01
01-12-2010, 05:13 PM
well the 5/8 didnt fit...and thats were i was lost and made the thread.......so i guess ill try the 13/16
rocky_mtn_honda
01-12-2010, 05:19 PM
18mm deep thin walled socket. or just get a small engine spark plug tool.
coreyownz
01-12-2010, 05:25 PM
13/16 is a standard spark plug socket.
Originally posted by coreyownz
13/16 is a standard spark plug socket.
Spark plug sockets willnot work b/c a 5/8 spark plug socket is only 16mm (approx) and a 13/16 is 20mm (approx)
You need an 18mm think wall (thanks rocky-mtn-honda).
Like I said, go to any store that sells sockets, buy a deep 18mm-a thin wall if you can find. If you cant, take a grinder and grind down the edge all around the socket so its thinner. Took me all of 2 mins to do.
Pabst_Powered
01-13-2010, 04:58 PM
GEARWRENCH brand 18mm 3/8 deepwell socket sold at Advanced Auto Parts, around $4, use with a small extension
jdog75
01-13-2010, 05:00 PM
i can get a normal 18mm down there you just need to angle it right.
TRX01
01-13-2010, 05:55 PM
tthere was no chance of me getting an 18mm down there
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