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changing spark plugs

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im trying to change spark plugs on my fto but the spark plug socket wont fit so i cant take the old ones out. any ideas?
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Either get your existing socket & grind it down on a bench grinder, or see if you can either borrow or buy the genuine Mitsi spark plug too.

Alternatively, I have found tube spanners that have fit.
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yeah most 3/8 drive sets that have plug sockets seem to fit ok or as Ben said just use a tube socket
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cheers
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Post by payaya »

If its a GPX the rears you need to modify the tool a bit.
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Hi, I going to be changing my sparkies in a couple of days and I was reading through some older posts looking for some tips. Can anyone tell me in what do I have to modify on my plug socket on my gpx to change the rear plugs? Also any other tips would be great.
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If you want to buy the actual Socket tool you may have to wait for postage but..

http://www.fto-shop.com/tools/gpx-spark ... od_28.html
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Thanks, Their out of stock too :(
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Get a GR
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I8A4RE wrote:Get a GR
Get an EVO motor in there!
Easier still :P
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Stop tempting me :idea:
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