Changing spark plugs on 1.2 16v

[Camble]

This might sound a bit stupid to some, but I've taken the HT leads out, looked down and the Spark Plug is sitting about 6 - 8 inches down the pipe, I have a 10mm spark plug socket to remove & fit the new plugs, but it's too wide to get down the pipe, what the f**k do I do? :rasp:

 

[NWPerformance]

Get 1 that fits in the hole

 

[Camble]

but it has to be 10mm to get onto the nut, it's only slightly bigger lol.

 

[sideways danny]

guessing you're trying to use a 1/2inch drive socket. Get a 3/8 drive and it'll fit. Think it's a 12mm not a 10mm BTW

 

[Da]

I have one, but you're a bit far away

 

[Alastair.]

its 14mm mo fos, deep socket on 3/8

 

[sideways danny]

its 14mm mo fos

of course it is, knew it wasn't 10 anyway LOL

 

[ShaunL]

I have one mate. Did my bros 1.2 few weeks ago. I'm not far from you either if you wanted to pop down.

 

[SBV116]

yep, 14MM deep socket as said, 3/8 drive with a bar! easy peasy!

 

[Camble]

Right...update....Bought the "Specialist" tool from Renault that was needed (robbing fcukers) and set to work on the plugs, did the first 2..no problem, came to the the third and the plastic bit that sits inside the HT lead & over the spark plug has come off and is now stuck to the spark plug, so now I can't get it or the spark plug out....Any ideas?


Just to say that I did the last plug (skipped the dodgy one) and that fitted fine....Took the car for a spin and it was hugely improved, but want to get the last one in obviously!

Help is very much appreciated!

Cheers
Liam

 

[MikeB]

This sounds dodgy, but i once just forced the socket over and undone it, however i was changing the leads aswell

 

[Camble]

This sounds dodgy, but i once just forced the socket over and undone it, however i was changing the leads aswell

did this happen to you too mate?

 

[James.f]

have you got some long nose pliers you could use to get the rest of the ht lead out?

 

[mini-valver]

As above, long nose pliers but you'll need long handled ones. Had it happen a few times!

 

[Camble]

Fixed it guys, it was the rubbery bit right at the bottom so it was about 7"s down the thin tube so had to use a wired coat hanger (the future) to get it out....Replaced all spark plugs & HT leads now....drives much better and MPG has shot up!

Cheers guys
Liam

 

[NWPerformance]

Lol all that for spark plugs, they really didnt want to be changed

 

[Camble]

Lol all that for spark plugs, they really didnt want to be changed

They were rusty as fook and covered in oil, I'd be surprised if they'd ever been changed....b@sterd previous owners!

 

[Ex-User (36231)]

I too have had this problem, can anyone confirm that this tool will work for spark plug removal its GSF part number 98721A ... https://secure.gsfcarparts.com/shop/

 

[Plummer]

Right...update....Bought the "Specialist" tool from Renault that was needed (robbing fcukers) and set to work on the plugs, did the first 2..no problem, came to the the third and the plastic bit that sits inside the HT lead & over the spark plug has come off and is now stuck to the spark plug, so now I can't get it or the spark plug out....Any ideas?


Just to say that I did the last plug (skipped the dodgy one) and that fitted fine....Took the car for a spin and it was hugely improved, but want to get the last one in obviously!

Help is very much appreciated!

Cheers
Liam

The garage I used also done this on the 3rd spark plug! Must be common!

 

[maynard]

pretty sure it's this one for the 1.2 16v

laser part number 4376

http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?item=3830

 

[Ex-User (36231)]

For peoples reference, Halfrauds do a 8mm (14mm Euro) socket 250mm long with a 3/8" Drive for about a tenner. This is whats needed for the job. Made by laser as detailed above^.

 

[James.f]

Or just use a normal deep socket and use some long nose pliers to pull them up, no point gettin the "proper" tools,

 

[maynard]

Or just use a normal deep socket and use some long nose pliers to pull them up, no point gettin the "proper" tools,

either way it don't really matter. the plus gonna come out!