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Old 18-08-2014, 07:52 PM
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Can someone tell me what spark plug sockets fits passed the rocker cover? I've just went to whip my plugs out and realised my 16mm plug socket doesn't fit

I'm wanting to buy one just now but I can't get dimensions on any I have seen online.

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Buy a plug socket, theyre a long 16mm thin walled with a grip in the end so easy to pull plugs out and fit new ones without having to drop the plug and risk closing the gap.
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That's what I have Jim but the socket wall is too thick to clear the rocker. I'm looking for a branded socket that someone can confirm will fit through the rocker. I don't have time to go into the suppliers during the week due to work and I would like to have the new plugs in before the weekend.
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Halfords 3/8 drive socket fits
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Isn't it the 10mm type plug socket, no idea quite what the 10mm refers to though
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Originally Posted by big hyndy
That's what I have Jim but the socket wall is too thick to clear the rocker. I'm looking for a branded socket that someone can confirm will fit through the rocker. I don't have time to go into the suppliers during the week due to work and I would like to have the new plugs in before the weekend.
Ah sorry about that, weve got snap on and a couple of blue point i beleive, theyre both nice and thin on the walls
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I ordered a bluepoint set this morning. Cheers Jim

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bluepoint one fits fine
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I thought its 10mm too, my halfords professional 1/2" one fits no probs
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