Spark Plug Tool

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 6:34 pm

Where can i get one of these babies from?

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:51 pm

Assuming that the FTO is no different to most falcodores then down at your local kmart, autobarn, supercheap etc.

But in all likelyhood your going to be fucked around because the FTO will be the one car ever made that won't be compatible with these "universal" tools.

ph3var · Post by **ph3var** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:25 pm

The one I have which came with my car is as follows.

195mm Long
17mm 6 sided socket

And looks like this

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:16 pm

From what i can see it's no diff from using one of my hex sockets with a couple of extensions. Thanks guys you saved me a trip to autobarn with me not knowing what i was looking for.

FTOluv · Post by **FTOluv** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:12 am

trust me, autobarn, repco wont have it. dont waste yr time. Go to a tool speciality shop.

afterburner · Post by **afterburner** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:04 am

If it's anything like the 1600cc MIVEC engines, then normal plug removal tools are too wide to fit down the holes. So you either need the real deal tool or need to have a standard one machined down to fit.

I can's say for sure as I haven't tried to remove my plugs yet...

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 9:56 am

Its a long socket - 16mm (or 5/8 in the old language) it also has a rubber insert in it, the stops the spark plug from falling out when removing it from the hole. Generally they will fit a 1/2" socket ratchet with an extension bar.
Any auto shop that sells sockets - should sell these. There are 2 common sizes 16mm and 21mm, get the 16mm. As FTOluv mentioned, your local auto one may not have them - although my local auto shop did.

FNTSY · Post by **FNTSY** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:43 am

yeah i had to get a standard spark plug tool and grind down the sides so it would fit down there.

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:12 pm

Yeah my socket was a ml or so too wide. Now just to clarify is it 16 or 17ml?

ph3var · Post by **ph3var** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:18 pm

Its questionable as I measured mine with a tape measue and I dont have it with me right now to measure again.

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:19 pm

I'll measure the densos i've got and just hope there the same as the ones in there. Can't see them being different.

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:38 pm

16mm is the diametre of the inner socket - not the outer size. Different brands will differ in external size. I did not have to grind mine down.

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:37 pm

The external size changes with the internal on my deep sockets. I was using a 17ml and it was a fraction too big. If the plug is 16ml maybe my socket will fit. Fingers crossed. Oh and thanks for all your replys.

MrFT000 · Post by **MrFT000** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:03 pm

boris works wonders with a grinder

Boris · Post by **Boris** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:28 pm

MrFT000 wrote:boris works wonders with a grinder

I sure do, for anyone, get your self a normal spark plug socket, and use a gringer to make it narrower.

By grinder, i mean a bench grinder...

There you go, 10 minute job.

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 5:21 pm

Job done. My 16ml deep socket was a perfect fit. Blue tac stuck in the end and presto. Even though i had to fish it back out after each plug. The only prob i had were the leads. The bit that plugs onto the plug was too long. Whether that's a Top Gun or Autobarn screw up i'll know next week. So now i have to do it all again.
It took about an hour all up taking it easy. No doubt next time it will take half that.
Performance gains? I'd have to say it's noticable. It feels like it's reving a bit smoother and stronger. All up very happy. Next on the list will be the leads and a bigger throttle body.

SchumieFan · Post by **SchumieFan** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:25 pm

ph3var

you have pm