Spark Plug removal instructions

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

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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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fitxpert Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z White MT TRG Rep Power: 13	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.