Installing new spark plugs socket getting stuck
 

Good evening everybody,

For those of you who installed your sparkplugs, what kind of socket did you use to install the new sparkplugs. I used a 14mm 3/8 drive deep socket to remove the existing spark plugs but when I go to tighten the new ones in, the socket that is attached to a extension comes undone. Since the hole is deep, there is absolutely no way to reach and get the socket undone and when i try to put the extension back into the socket and pull out, it does the same exact thing and gets undone. Any advice. Thanks everyone!

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there has to be a easier way than spending $74 for a single socket lol.

do you think this would work. Its also a 14mm 3/8 drive extra long spark plug socket. its actually used to remove Denso's from toyotas......

Yep, should work fine...just showed you what I have.
I know some of the Snap-On tools are pricey,,,but mechanix is my profession & I like 1st class tools. :tup:

I'm just an idiot who likes to Google stuff. And Joby is literally one of the best guys on here that will NOT steer you wrong. But you could try out something like this first since it would be easier to acquire and cheaper.

https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-a...00000043798748

shouldnt I be avoiding standard sizes and only use metric? I heard using standard sizes instead of metrics can strip a bolt and thats the last thing I wanna be worry about when working on the motor.

You could use a 9/16” small diameter (X-Long) spark plug socket in place of the 14mm, as the torque is only 14 or 15#
Don’t purchase a 5/8”....too large for the plugs.
14mm= 0.5512”
9/16” = 0.5625”
I actually used a 9/16” the first time...only 0.011” larger & being a 6pt. It won’t slip.
The one you listed earlier should work fine.

On a side note; are you planning to remove the upper plenum before replacing plugs?
Makes it easier & leave TB’s attached as well.
You’ll be able to clean all the oil out of it & make decision about installation of catch cans.
Just a thought

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?

I've got something very similar to this in my tool box: https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...58542.html?s=p

Not the best tool for removing plugs but works great for putting them back in. And the socket can't come off.

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

is this long enough where it makes installing/removing spark plugs easier?

just bought this. hope its long enough so I can reach the plugs easier and get this car up and running.

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