Changing spark plugs...

[Simon L]

Is it possible to change the plug nearest the passenger side without moving the turbo->smic charge pipe? I can't see how the coilpack could be removed otherwise.

 

[r1cky]

would also like to know this as im changing mine next week, what type of plugs do people use? always used Bosh 4's in other cars ive owned.

 

[chrisbond69]

if u do a search alot of people reccoment denso ik22 for use, i think there on www.spark-plugs.co.uk £10.49 each apparently they last well

 

[m0rk]

Is it possible to change the plug nearest the passenger side without moving the turbo->smic charge pipe? I can't see how the coilpack could be removed otherwise.

no - but you can undo the mount at the front & push it over just enough

 

[flashbsd]

ditto, just changed mine thanks to hooch's advice

i had to remove the samco hose to free it up a bit more also, but you can easily get coil out etc

 

[Simon L]

Ahh, never thought of that. Cheers.

 

[cupramillo]

Old thread bump, will be chaning my spark plugs this week, but wondering what size spark plug socket i need to use? Going to have to buy one from halfrauds as i cant find any in the garage!

Anyone know?

 

[cupramillo]

Anyone know?

 

[warren_cox]

isn't it a 14mm deep socket (and then you choose 1/2 or 3/8 drive depending on what size ratchet head you have)?

You can get a tool from Hellfrauds by a company called Laser for doing this. Their best tool is a flexi shaft driver for doing up 6/7mm jubilee clips (cheers to m0rk for enlightening me to this)

 

[PhilW]

16mm spark plug socket im sure.

 

[cupramillo]

Thanks Phil, will buy a 16mm one from halfrauds tomorrow and get them changed

 

[PhilW]

Check it on one of the plugs in halfords to be sure.

 

[warren_cox]

Phil you are right, they are 16mm around the plug body (see image below)

However, if you use a Halfords plug socket they call it a 10mm (confusing??? - see below)

Need to get a torque wrench out to check mine after seeing your thread the other day.

 

[PhilW]

Thats weird, good info tho, ill add that to the FAQ thread. Thanks.

 

[stevegti6]

yes you can its a fiddle but i have managed it i run NGK PFR6Q in mine they last and work a treat jabba sport put me on to them years ago