Spark Plug Problem

[Jammie1000000]

I am trying to change spark plugs in my 1.2 16V clio, D4F engine. I have bought replacement plugs and have the right size socket but it won't fit down where the HT leads normally are. Is there any way to remove the sleeve in order to fit the socket?

 

[mr.pink87]

Sure it's the right socket? Must be a slim 14mm long socket with a 3/8" drive.

EDIT: Is some rubber "ring" from the coil plugs sitting on the spark plugs?

 

[Carlv8415]

I had the same problem on my D4F engine! I have about 100 sockets and not one would fit got so annoyed i ended up taking it to my mate who works at a garage!

 

[Djw John]

I found with my set that I had to use just a normal deep socket instead of a spark plug socket, have you tried that?

 

[Jammie1000000]

I am using a 10mm spark plug socket which fit the new spark plugs fine but won't fit down to the spark plugs currently in the car. Did I get the wrong spark plugs? Halfords said they were the right ones for the car. :S There's no rubber ring sitting on the spark plugs.

 

[Beef-Mc]

It's an 8mm spark plug removal you need, can get it from Halfords IIRC.

 

[Jammie1000000]

Will I need to get a magnetic pick up tool then I take it? seems like halfords have given me the wrong spark plugs.

 

[mr.pink87]

You'll need a 14mm socket for the plugs on a D4F.

 

[Carlv8415]

Plugs for a D4F ain't like normal plugs, the thread is longer and the bolt is a lot narrower.

 

[Jammie1000000]

Problem sorted. Wrong spark plugs from halfords.