Possibly stupid spark plug question

[pork]

Am I being stupid, but is there a 'special' socket I need to change spark plugs?
Iv got 21mm socket, deep one, but can't get to plug unless intake the head bolt out.
Then once I put spark plug in, I can't get head bolt back in coz the top off the plug is in the way, even when I unscrew the little cap on it too

Am I jus being unbelievably stupid??

Can I trim the top of the spark plug?

 

[pork]

Help me out someone, pending no hangover tomorrow, it will be started for first time since me messing with it

 

[pollyp]

yea you need a spark plug socket which has this rubber holder inside that grabs the top of the electrode when removing. otherwise with a normal socket when you loosened the plug you either can't get it out or it just drops straight down the plug hole n potentially ding the thread or electrode end

 

[karlj]

Have you tried a length of garden hose?

 

[pork]

Have you got a link to said socket?

 

[pork]

Have you tried a length of garden hose?

Can you you get it tight enough with that?

 

[karlj]

Whilst its on the hose screw it on to a few threads, then use a deep socket on extension bar to finish

 

[pork]

But can't get my socket passed the head bolt. So I took that out, done plug up, but now can't get head bolt on

 

[pollyp]

Have you got a link to said socket?

google spark plug socket or wrench
can get em for bout fiver in most diy stores like halfords, b&q, toolstation, machine mart

 

[pork]

Il have a gander tomorrow in halfrauds

 

[Belly93]

here you go mate http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_170752_langId_-1_categoryId_255216

 

[superls]

your on about the right hand plug (no 4) iirc, or maybe left (no 1) but i found this problem too, the 21mm deep socket i had was 'thicker built' than a plug socket so wouldnt go in without forcing it, i filed a bit off the bolt with a half round file, however a proper plug sockes should go in.

 

[pork]

your on about the right hand plug (no 4) iirc, or maybe left (no 1) but i found this problem too, the 21mm deep socket i had was 'thicker built' than a plug socket so wouldnt go in without forcing it, i filed a bit off the bolt with a half round file, however a proper plug sockes should go in.

That's exactly the problem I have

Phew, thought I was being simple!