Generation
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This is a bit embarrassing. I have changed [;ugs before on my 1.4 engine . But on my 1.4 ecotec engine i cant get any sockets into engine to get old ones out
[Edited on 26-09-2009 by Generation]
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ed
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You'll need the right sized spark plug socket for them. If you're just using an ordinary socket then it's not going to work.
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kev
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you need a spark plug remover socket:
5/8 (16mm) SP
Some one correct me if am wrong
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Generation
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thatqs explined it then . I even went halfords to get a tool but wont fit
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kev
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
thatqs explined it then . I even went halfords to get a tool but wont fit
you have taken the spark plug leads off havnt you 
put a little bit back bone in to it they should come out as long as you have the deep reach spark remover socket...
you must have the wrong socket for the job 
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Generation
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yes i took the leads out lol . I cant get a socket in there. I now know i need special tool
[Edited on 26-09-2009 by Generation]
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kev
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
yes i took keads out lol . I cant get a rsocket in there as i now know i need special too
talk "england" please.... 
yes...you...need...a 5/8 (16mm) spark plug socket..
theres a nice PICTURE below of the tools you need:
if this does not help you i give up
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Generation
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As said I was apologizing as was posting from a shit phone! I know how to change spark plugs and have done easily before, I was asking which tool i need as before i just used a socket!
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kev
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
As said I was apologizing as was posting from a shit phone! I know how to change spark plugs and have done easily before, I was asking which tool i need as before i just used a socket!
picture above of the socket you need and the size etc 
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Generation
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_163003_langId_-1_categoryId_165469#dtab
This yeah?
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davieslim
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for my engine?
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ed
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If you go to Halfords, find a set of plugs for your car and then go choose the right wrench or socket by testing what they have there. Fairly sure it's something like 16mm as already said.
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Generation
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Na davie, ecotec but a 1.4 sport (gf's) I went halfords and already bought plugs, went home tried my sockets no joy, went back to halfords with one plug, and trial fitted in one of there spark plug remover things, and it fitted it, but spark plug remover is to wide to fit into the engine.
[Edited on 26-09-2009 by Generation]
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Generation
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and already bought plugs*
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ed
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Ah, is it a socket, or one of the tools with a blue T shaped handle. I have the latter and didn't have any problems on my 2.0 red top. I'm not sure what is slimmer though, the socket or the remover tool.
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Generation
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Oh thanks mate, do you think the above link would do trick, as the car isnt driving at the moment(no insurance) i can't test it until i'm home, then another 45 min walk each way
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Generation
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Right my tools were correct, found out today doof gave me wrong plugs so, my usual sockets were to small, which is why i had to use bigger ones which did not fit in, all changed now.
Still same prob with car
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