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[jameseddolls]

hi Guys,

 

looking to change my spark plugs and I was on eurocarparts trying to find a socket extension for removing spark plugs. Does anyone have a link for a spark plug socket extension to remove the spark plugs and also a decent set of spark plugs (as im not sure what ones to get)

 

thanks

[dklawson]

???

 

How about a regular spark plug socket (3/8" drive), a 3/8" socket extension, and a 3/8" ratchet?  The extension is nothing special or unique to using a spark plug socket.

 

 

[jameseddolls]

oh right thanks DK. do you have a link for the spark plug socket. I have a socket set but no extensions for it at all so would be grateful if you could share

[RedRuby]

You will be able to find spark plug sockets, ratchets and extension bars in any good auto factors i e Halfords

[cal844]

You will be able to find spark plug sockets, ratchets and extension bars in any good auto factors i e Halfords

+1

As for plugs, I use NGK BPR6ES on a standard 998 and lightly modified 1275

[ukcooper]

21mm large spark plug socket for cars  http://www.minispare...Tools.aspx|Back to shop

 

 

16mm for bikes/some new cars

[Magneto]

I use an extension with a "wobble" end on it, that way it doesn't break the plug when it pops loose suddenly.

 

[jameseddolls]

Any advise on what spark plug to use. I have seen the NGK BPR6ES, but wonders what others there were

[dklawson]

Once your engine deviates from stock there are a lot of choices you can look at to optimize the performance.   With a "stock" engine, if you are running resistor type spark plug wires, you will be happy with NGK BP6ES.  If you are using solid core spark plug wires, use the NGK BPR6ES that Cal844 suggested.  They are basically the same plug but the one with the "R" in the part number has added resistance.  Others will certainly recommend other plugs that they are happy with.   

 

Your questions suggest that this may be a bit new to you.  While you are at the store buying the socket and extension, also buy a set of plug gapping tools/gauges.  The plugs are not necessarily gapped correctly for the Mini when you take them out of the box.

 

Gapping tool/gauge

 

Video for Gapping Method and Use of Tool 

[MRA]

RFI or radio frequency interference is actually a criminal offence in the UK, this is because you are effectively transmitting a radio signal without a broadcasting license .....  and the excuse that you are only transmitting rubbish ?  well that is no different to most real radio stations !

[jameseddolls]

21mm large spark plug socket for cars  http://www.minispare...Tools.aspx|Back to shop
 
 
16mm for bikes/some new cars

Got a dilemma. The spark plug extension isn't big enough for my spark plug. When I put the spark plug in, the rubber housing is not big enough to put the bpr6es spark plugs in. Help

[Jordie]

Not sure what you mean....

 

if you mean the rubber inside the spark plug socket, this is a tight fit on the plug to retain it. In some engines the plugs are deep and you need the rubber to grip the plug and lift it out.

 

If it is the rubber causing you an issue, you can remove it from the socket.

 

Machine Mart sell a kit, https://www.machinem...ve-tune-up-kit/ and its the larger socket of the two.

[jameseddolls]

Not sure what you mean....
 
if you mean the rubber inside the spark plug socket, this is a tight fit on the plug to retain it. In some engines the plugs are deep and you need the rubber to grip the plug and lift it out.
 
If it is the rubber causing you an issue, you can remove it from the socket.
 
Machine Mart sell a kit, https://www.machinem...ve-tune-up-kit/ and its the larger socket of the two.

Yeah the rubber inside the spark plug socket is tight, have tried to push the spark plug in to test for tomorrow, but couldn't get it to fit. Will try and do it tomorrow for the real thing and if not then I will try and remove the rubber housing inside the socket somehow

[Mini Manannán]

A new spark plug socket will be tight, the rubber that grips the plug will need bedding in.  Like Jordie says, on a lot of engines the plugs are way, way down in the engine so the socket needs to be able to grip the plug.