rick001 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Could someone post up what tools/sizes are needed to remove the spark plug cover and the spark plugs (including any extensions) as i want to learn how to do some simple servicing etc cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Allen key to undo the cover bolts, think it might be 5mm. 10mm hex socket and extension to undo the coilpacks and lead clips. Spark plug socket (I always forget the size as it's the smaller one in my set) and longish extension with wrench. A half decent socket set should include everything you need. Tip: You'll see two ventilation hose that cross over the top of the plugs/leads, the rubber will have hardened if they haven't been replaced for a while. Heating them up with a hot hairdryer will make them more plyable and much easier to remove, a good opportunity to replace them but this isn't always essential. Only do one spark plug at a time so you don't get the leads mixed up. When you're screwing in a new plug initially just use your hand with the extension and socket and not the wrench, this should ensure that you don't forcibly cross thread the plug. When you do tighten it with the wrench don't over tighten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Allen key to undo the cover bolts, think it might be 5mm. 10mm hex socket and extension to undo the coilpacks and lead clips. Spark plug socket (I always forget the size as it's the smaller one in my set) and longish extension with wrench. A half decent socket set should include everything you need. Tip: You'll see two ventilation hose that cross over the top of the plugs/leads, the rubber will have hardened if they haven't been replaced for a while. Heating them up with a hot hairdryer will make them more plyable and much easier to remove, a good opportunity to replace them but this isn't always essential. Only do one spark plug at a time so you don't get the leads mixed up. When you're screwing in a new plug initially just use your hand with the extension and socket and not the wrench, this should ensure that you don't forcibly cross thread the plug. When you do tighten it with the wrench don't over tighten. Thanks mate - very much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka-P Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Yep 5mm allen key and the spark plug socket is 10mm, just had a quick look By the way, this is for TT, NA would be a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yep 5mm allen key and the spark plug socket is 10mm, just had a quick look By the way, this is for TT, NA would be a little different. i am TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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