there are several tricks that make the plugs much easier to remove, I won't have to do it for a long while but when i do i will make a
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
02-17-2014, 11:01 PM | #16 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: In the D
Posts: 3,732
Drives: v8 74 260z ;)
Rep Power: 7251 |
there are several tricks that make the plugs much easier to remove, I won't have to do it for a long while but when i do i will make a writeup on the 20minute plug change procedure. the 370 is really not all that bad, any fwd v6, boxer, or the z32's make it look like child's play. If somebody needs new plugs near me i'll do it, for the price of a case, although it will take longer to do all the photos.
__________________
ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50 |
02-17-2014, 11:15 PM | #17 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Houston
Posts: 14,532
Drives: '10 G37 6MT
Rep Power: 2465056 |
Quote:
|
|
02-18-2014, 04:38 AM | #18 (permalink) |
Enthusiast Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Guam
Posts: 451
Drives: Toretto around
Rep Power: 14 |
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.
__________________
A special "Thank You" to the Fast Intentions Crew! "Fueled By Passion" |
12-16-2014, 07:20 PM | #19 (permalink) |
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. |
12-16-2014, 07:43 PM | #20 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,861
Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra
Rep Power: 421 |
You can use a regular deep socket, then as mentioned already some vacuum line to "grab" the plug up and drop it back in after. That's the only real difference with a deep and a spark plug socket, the rubber boot that holds the plug for you.
|
12-16-2014, 09:11 PM | #22 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ga
Posts: 13,779
Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z
Rep Power: 2684392 |
It's a piece of cake. Only issue is if you have leaky valve cover seals at the plug holes. Then it is replace the entire valve cover. You may be able to get seals, but the problem is getting them in and out without breaking the plastic valve cover.
|
12-17-2014, 11:47 AM | #23 (permalink) |
Enthusiast Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 428
Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6
Rep Power: 138 |
I work on BMW and Minis. The 12pt double hex sockets are fine for this job as the single hex is hard to find. Even a regular length double hex socket costs about AU$40 for a Japanese made Kokon brand socket. Not cheap but these are good tools. Use the tool properly and you wont round the head - ie. keep some downwards pressure on the ratchet head and hold it so the socket is square on the plug. The insulator section of the plug is what prevents most of the wonkyness because the socket's plug gripping mechanism centres it at the same time.
|
12-17-2014, 11:56 AM | #24 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Age: 41
Posts: 1,498
Drives: a POS truck
Rep Power: 496 |
I bought a 12pt 14mm BMW spark plug socket on Amazon. Worked great for me. Couldn't find a 6pt and I went to every auto parts store in town.
__________________
09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around. |
12-17-2014, 04:26 PM | #28 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Tempe, AZ
Posts: 34
Drives: 09 370Z White MT TRG
Rep Power: 12 |
Thanks guys. I ended up finding one on ebay - it's an inch shorter, but I figure I'll be ok with an extension. It is specifically made for the Denso plug we use. If anyone is interested pm me and I'll send the link. I think I bought the last one - but who knows, they may list more.
|
12-17-2014, 04:52 PM | #30 (permalink) |
Ronin Samurai - Assassin
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky
Age: 68
Posts: 35,160
Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M
Rep Power: 2684437 |
14mm deep well 6 point spark plug socket. Got one.
https://store.snapon.com/Retention-S...t-P645027.aspx
__________________
浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
370Z Rear Black / Dummy Fog Light Plug Removal Help | Summy78695 | Exterior & Interior | 7 | 05-09-2012 12:28 AM |
Spark plug pic | NeverBoneStck | Tuning | 9 | 08-03-2011 06:50 AM |
Butt plug removal | Azroadster | Exterior & Interior | 17 | 10-11-2010 08:00 AM |
Anyone have instructions on Hatchback removal? | shesha | Exterior & Interior | 3 | 05-29-2009 10:27 PM |
Mud Flap Instructions | jpit | Exterior & Interior | 1 | 05-07-2009 11:16 PM |