Tool to change Spark Plug

[Gnahp]

I just realised this thread is about the tools needed

from right to left

torque wrench

3/8" sliding T bat + 3/8" extension + 3/8" spark plug socket = spark plug removal tool

old shoe lace to wrap around the spark plug boot to pull them out (they are super tight)

1/4" ratchet + 1/4" extension + 1/4" E8 socket (to remove the ignition coil)

feeler gauge

also, lots of lights

this is E-Torx, you need a set when you work on German car

a 14mm spark plug socket, it is different from a normal 14mm deep socket

spark plug socket has a magnet (some has rubber boot) inside to hold the spark plug and it has thin wall

a normal 14mm deep socket may stuck in a spark plug hole if the hole is small

[Kklee]

On 7/15/2024 at 1:17 PM, Gnahp said:

I just realised this thread is about the tools needed

from right to left

torque wrench

3/8" sliding T bat + 3/8" extension + 3/8" spark plug socket = spark plug removal tool

old shoe lace to wrap around the spark plug boot to pull them out (they are super tight)

1/4" ratchet + 1/4" extension + 1/4" E8 socket (to remove the ignition coil)

feeler gauge

also, lots of lights

this is E-Torx, you need a set when you work on German car

a 14mm spark plug socket, it is different from a normal 14mm deep socket

spark plug socket has a magnet (some has rubber boot) inside to hold the spark plug and it has thin wall

a normal 14mm deep socket may stuck in a spark plug hole if the hole is small

IMHO.
I need a car to practice on. 🤣

[Gnahp]

On 7/15/2024 at 1:28 PM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
I need a car to practice on. 🤣

I practice it on my wife's car 🤣

[Beregond]

On 7/15/2024 at 1:28 PM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
I need a car to practice on. 🤣

Most car is very easy to change. 

The plug is exposed on top. Just remove the top panel . 1 screw for each plug coil. Then can reach the plug liao.

But some car is extremely hard. Like fit or jazz. U need remove the wiper etc etc . Or some car need remove manifold. 

If your car is such cases . Better dun try 😅

[Gnahp]

On 7/15/2024 at 1:42 PM, Beregond said:

Most car is very easy to change. 

The plug is exposed on top. Just remove the top panel . 1 screw for each plug coil. Then can reach the plug liao.

But some car is extremely hard. Like fit or jazz. U need remove the wiper etc etc . Or some car need remove manifold. 

If your car is such cases . Better dun try 😅

yes, it is low hanging fruits in my wife's car case 😁

merc moved the spark plug location of their new engines from top centre to side, making it very easy and accessible to change

top centre hole is for direct injector, the sideway hole between the exhaust valve is the spark plug hole

you can see the spark plugs are located at the side of the cylinder head, like the old SOHC engine even though this is a DOHC engine