Spark Plug removal instructions

6MT · 02-01-2013, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

You'll need a 14mm spark plug socket. Kind of an odd size, had to order mine online since I couldn't find one locally.

Huh? The most common spark plug size....not odd at all.

MJB · 02-01-2013, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Huh? The most common spark plug size....not odd at all.

*ok, should have said it needs to be a thin walled type of socket.

Kabestro · 01-08-2014, 06:16 PM

Has anyone done it yet?

1slow370 · 02-17-2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Huh? The most common spark plug size....not odd at all.

5/8 or 13/16 are the most common followed by 18mm and 3/4 if you do small engines, at least thats the US, so whatever is in chinese cars nowadays is going to be the most common seeing as how they are or will be the number one producer of auto mobiles. the most common plug THREAD is M14 but the z has a 14mm hex

JC671 · 02-17-2014, 10:56 PM

There was an removal write up here somewhere that I book marked when I changed to the GTR plugs.

I had to remove my intake manifold to get better access to some of the plugs along with the disconnecting the throttle bodies. One of the more longer processes to change the plugs than other cars that I have owned. Yes a 14mm THIN walled Deep socket is needed. PITA to find for me.

jwick · 02-17-2014, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC671

There was an removal write up here somewhere that I book marked when I changed to the GTR plugs.

I had to remove my intake manifold to get better access to some of the plugs along with the disconnecting the throttle bodies. One of the more longer processes to change the plugs than other cars that I have owned. Yes a 14mm THIN walled Deep socket is needed. PITA to find for me.

Will the 12pt one they sell to service BMWs work or do you need a six point?

JC671 · 02-18-2014, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Will the 12pt one they sell to service BMWs work or do you need a six point?

Never use 12 points they will round out your bolts or anything that require a good amount of torque to remove. I would not want to round out the spark plugs.

fitxpert · 12-16-2014, 07:20 PM

This might sound like a dumb question...but where the heck can I buy a

thin walled, deep, 14mm hex spark plug socket...???

I'm having the hardest time finding one online.

is there an alternative way to just use a regular 14mm thin, deep socket? Or is the spark plug socket a must?

Thanks guys.

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JC671 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 451 Drives: Toretto around Rep Power: 15	There was an removal write up here somewhere that I book marked when I changed to the GTR plugs. I had to remove my intake manifold to get better access to some of the plugs along with the disconnecting the throttle bodies. One of the more longer processes to change the plugs than other cars that I have owned. Yes a 14mm THIN walled Deep socket is needed. PITA to find for me. MJB likes this. __________________ A special "Thank You" to the Fast Intentions Crew! "Fueled By Passion"

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fitxpert Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z White MT TRG Rep Power: 12	This might sound like a dumb question...but where the heck can I buy a thin walled, deep, 14mm hex spark plug socket...??? I'm having the hardest time finding one online. is there an alternative way to just use a regular 14mm thin, deep socket? Or is the spark plug socket a must? Thanks guys.