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Originally Posted by Wabbyy 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

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Old 11-30-2020, 09:49 AM   #1 (permalink)
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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?
The key to replacing the Z spark plugs is a thin-walled socket
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The key to replacing the Z spark plugs is a thin-walled socket
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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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.
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.
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