what is the trick to changing plugs? I cant even get the socket on 3 of the 4 on the drivers side. I know I am dumb---But stupid too?

Jeremy

 

lot of flex and double flex sockets, extensions, wobble extensions, a couple of wrenches, and get under the car it's a lot easier for some of the plugs.

 

if you have angleplug heads, I found a box-end wrench is the best choice for me. If you can find a socket with a hex on the end, sometimes you can put the socket on and use a wrench to turn it instead of a ratchet.

 

I can bust the old ones, then take'm out, but then I am screwed on the install. Why would hooker make something so difficult?
looks like I am going to invest in some more tools
Jeremy

 

got an idea. Could I take a spark plug socket, cut part of it off, and weld a small arm on it. This would slip over the plug but be deep enough to reach the head of the plug. What do you think?

Jeremy

 

don't think this idea will work

 

I used a box end wrench (I think thats what its called, angles the head down at the end kinda, and its like 12 point) with my headmens to get the plugs. I tried using a socket on them, and it didnt work for any but like 2. I remember getting mad at it, and having my father come home and show me that I could use that wrench. Took like 15 minutes to get the plugs out after that

 

tried the wrench thing, I could not get deep enough in the head to catch the plug. I wil try the universals and extensions this weekend, maybe I can change them out in the cold.

J

 

You need an offset wrench to do the job quickly & easily.

Ron

 

a long time ago I took a cheepo plug socket and cut just under 1/2 of the side out with a bench grinder and shaved some of the top down where the rachet goes. I left the bottom untouched so that it would have enough strenght and not spread apart. I use a combo of the rachet and a racheting wrench with a offset I use this a work on some cars as well. have not had a problem . surprised no one make it yet.

 

Well I hacked up a socket. I made it about 1 in long and welded a stem about 5 in long to it. Works great. If I were to make another, I would add 1/2 in to the length of the socket. I will definitly(sp) keep this in the tool box.

Jeremy

 

offset ratcheting boxend wrenches work wonders! (I like the mac ones a little better than snap-on) also you might try one of those spark plug sockets with the hex head on them and put a wrench to it

 

i have a modified spark plug socket that works pretty good too. i drilled out the spot where the ratchet attaches so that the spark plug fits through it, then i cut the socket so that it just goes over the nut on the spark plug. then just use a 3/4" wrench. i got the idea from a pic someone posted recently of one they bought. works pretty good. you can buy them like that, already cut, if you don't want to do it yourself