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 Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:11 am |
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Just bought some Bosch super 4s for the pug, went to take the old plugs out, and there all as tight as a nun apart from one? The engine was still slightly warm when I attempted it so thought this might have been the problem, expansion and all...
Any suggestions? I'm gunna try again first thing in the morning.
Also... Is there a oem tool for the 206? Cause they ain't half awkward to get to on the little 1.1 mower
Cheers
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:12 am |
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The spark plugs are awkward to remove? Seriously??
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:20 am |
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Not really awkward to get too, just can't get the right leverage with the spark plug remover I've got....
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:20 am |
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You must be using a tiny ratchet?
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:24 am |
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Here's the tool I'm using
Wouldn't say I'm the weakest guy either, they are solid, won't budge at all
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:29 am |
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Spark plug remover + a normal ratchet will get them off easy, you just can't get leverage with that tool never used one myself doesn't look that practical
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:32 am |
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Yeah, it is a tad awkward, I do have a spark plug socket somewhere so will give it a go with that when the engine cool
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:37 am |
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If you can get a pipe on the end or even mole grips to get a bit more leverage it would probably work
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:38 am |
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socket and extension bar will do the job.
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:40 am |
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8 valve TU spark plugs must be about the easiest ones to do there is, 10 minute job tops.
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:41 am |
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Angle joint essential and so is torque-wrench.
Yep, I'm a nerd big-style.
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:45 am |
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Alright I know changing the spark plugs are easy, I'm just struggling to remove them cause some knob'ed has over tightened them.
I'll give your suggestions a go, cheers guys
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:46 am |
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| TJsmith wrote: |
| Alright I know changing the spark plugs are easy, I'm just struggling to remove them cause some knob'ed has over tightened them.I'll give your suggestions a go, cheers guys |
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Angle joint essential and so is torque-wrench.
Yep, I'm a nerd big-style. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:49 am |
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Why do I get the feeling the threads in the cylinder head are going to be damaged 
I havent used a torque wrench on spark plugs in years BUT the job I do everyday you can just feel when something is correctly tightened OR a thread is damaged.
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:52 am |
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Wonder if we have some cross-threaded action on the cards...??
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