Installing new spark plugs socket getting stuck

Wabbyy

already took out my intakes and throttlebodies as well for a proper cleaning. Also I forgot to mention, my current socket that ive had issues with isnt a thin walled so its thick. maybe thats why its getting stuck inside the spark plug hole after installing the new plugs?

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Double Layer Tints (5% on top of 15%), Muffler/Resonator Delete, Z1 Long Tube Intakes, Z1 Aluminum Undershroud, H&R Lowering Springs

ZoomZ

Really easy and simple fix. Have done it many times for similar situations on aircraft.

You can grind down the body of socket to make it thin wall. All you need is bench grinder.

For the extension, you can then weld it on to the end of socket. I'm sure a shop can do that for some doughnuts!. LOL.

ZZ

JARblue

The key to replacing the Z spark plugs is a thin-walled socket

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Wabbyy

I cant find a 14mm 3/8 drive thin walled anywhere. Even went to all my tool stores and couldnt find anything. I see alot of 12 pointers or do I have a chance to strip the plug accidently.

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Double Layer Tints (5% on top of 15%), Muffler/Resonator Delete, Z1 Long Tube Intakes, Z1 Aluminum Undershroud, H&R Lowering Springs

ZoomZ

I don't know if you read my post earlier, but here it is again.

You can grind down your socket wall with a bench grinder. Doesn't take long or in need of high skills.


SPLINED sockets work as well. Instead of 6 points or 12 point contact faces, they will have splines extending the length of socket. Will work on 6 or 12 point bolt. Your local Auto parts should have those.

It's low torque, so you shouldn't strip even with 12 point.

Antiseize is a must. Don't need a lot.