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Title: Spark Plugshi
Post by: Scotfaze on 15 January 2017, 06:26:11 pm

evening all,


Decided to tackle the servicing myself, plugs,oil change,coolant change etc.I have removed the radiator to get rid of th AIS system as well.Problem with that,but that's in another post.


Problem is I can't get the bloody spark plugs out, I've unscrewed no1 with Halfords spark plug remover with the rubber bit inside,but it's just not pulling the plug out.Ive heard the plug wrench from the toolkit works well,but I don't have one.Does anyone have one I could buy or borrow.


Or does anyone have a better idea, access is easy with radiator and AIS removed.

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: ogri48 on 15 January 2017, 06:34:35 pm

If your anywhere near the Forest of Dean your welcome to borrow me toolkit feller..

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: Scotfaze on 15 January 2017, 07:00:53 pm

Thanks for the offer Ogri48... but I'm up in the Glasgow area..

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: ogri48 on 15 January 2017, 07:20:41 pm

No worries. You tried a magnetic screwdriver or a bit of tube just the right internal diameter to push over the tip of the plug and grab it?

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: Fazerider on 15 January 2017, 07:40:09 pm

Turn it upside down and shake.  :D

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: Scotfaze on 15 January 2017, 08:26:46 pm

ogri48,
I've tried the clear hose from my scotoiler it's a tighish fit,but can't get a good grip on it.I'll try the magnetic approach.


Fazerider.......if only..😂😂😂

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: tommyardin on 15 January 2017, 08:33:11 pm

Might sound silly but the plugs in the Fazers are long reach plugs have you completely unscrewed it?

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: tommyardin on 15 January 2017, 09:18:40 pm

Also it's worth making sure there is no dirt or crud in the plug 'well' before removing the plug or you might get dirt falling inside the cylinder head.

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: PieEater on 15 January 2017, 09:30:51 pm

I shove some bluetack up the socket, works well.

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: tommyardin on 15 January 2017, 11:11:28 pm

Quote from: PieEater on 15 January 2017, 09:30:51 pm

I shove some bluetack up the socket, works well.

Seems very resonable

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: PieEater on 16 January 2017, 06:47:33 am

Quote from: tommyardin on 15 January 2017, 11:11:28 pm

Quote from: PieEater on 15 January 2017, 09:30:51 pm

I shove some bluetack up the socket, works well.

Seems very resonable

Also works well at holding the new plugs in place when fitting them down the head. I don't have the OEM spark plug tool but find a combination of 3" and 6" extensions along with a universal / knuckle joint works OK.

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: Tmation on 16 January 2017, 12:55:29 pm

 :agree


I use the same as PieEater, never had an issue. When I first changed the plugs I wondered what all the fuss was about.

Title: Re: Spark Plugshi
Post by: Scotfaze on 19 January 2017, 08:36:09 am

Thanks guys for all your suggestions,  blue tac got them out then in no bother..