spark plug help.....need help asap

[TRX01]

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]

Are you using a spark plug socket?

[steve181]

Thin walled socket

Can buy one from sears

there like, 6 bucks

[bkelley]

Or a plug wrench.

http://www.toolstation.com/images/library/stock/webbig/70916.jpg

Couple bucks at the auto parts store.

[TRX01]

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]

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

[CJM]

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]

ok thanks CJM

[matts27]

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]

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]

18mm deep thin walled socket. or just get a small engine spark plug tool.

[coreyownz]

13/16 is a standard spark plug socket.

[CJM]

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]

GEARWRENCH brand 18mm 3/8 deepwell socket sold at Advanced Auto Parts, around $4, use with a small extension

[jdog75]

i can get a normal 18mm down there you just need to angle it right.

[TRX01]

tthere was no chance of me getting an 18mm down there