Eddie Fulmer Posted August 26, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2008 In the tool kit I have there is a "socket" to fit the spark plugs. However I can't get anything in there, that comes with the kit, to be able to turn the socket. The only thing that fits is the wrench and I can't get it down in there. Am I missing something? I didn't think that the kit had ever been out of the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted August 27, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 27, 2008 In the tool kit I have there is a "socket" to fit the spark plugs. However I can't get anything in there, that comes with the kit, to be able to turn the socket. The only thing that fits is the wrench and I can't get it down in there. Am I missing something? I didn't think that the kit had ever been out of the bag. I think on a 2ndGen you have to remove a few things in order to get to the plugs. It's a little hard to get to the 1stGens also, but I can get that tool bag socket down on the plug and one of those flat box end wrenches on the top of it. Generally after getting it loose by half a turn it can be removed with finger power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek58 Posted August 27, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 27, 2008 To make that whole thing easier, you definitely have to pull the 4 cap screws on the engine braces, to get at the front two plugs. I found it to be very helpful to get a spark plug socket (18mm I believe) add a short extension, univeral and then a longer extension and it's a piece of cake to get them out. It was posted out here before, I believe, putting them back in, use a short piece of 3/8" fuel line (3" or so) slid over the end of the plug as an extension and you can get it started very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie Bill Posted August 27, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 27, 2008 I always use compressed air to blow the small rocks and dust out of the wells before I remove the plugs. You can use a compressor or a can of Computer air duster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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