which socket to get spark plugs out of a KR?

[boost monkey 0]

Hi team,

 

I completely forgot that KR heads have tapered / narrowing spark plug holes on them.

 

Can anyone point me in the direction of a place where I can get this socket from? I used to have one, but I don't think I have it anymore...

 

1/2" or 3/8" drive absolutely fine.

 

Cheers!

[Supercharged 2]

Standard Halfords ones are fine (14mm) but you must use a locking extension bar - they do a Sparkplug service kit for about £20 which includes these, a ratchet and wire brush etc

[boost monkey 0]

Thanks, Supercharged.

 

What is a locking extension bar? Is it like a ratchet?

[Supercharged 2]

It's one where you need to push a button to release the socket (unlike a wobble extension) so you can't leave the socket stuck in the cyl head...

[boost monkey 0]

aaah ok gotcha.

 

yeah i remember you have to wiggle the bar around a lot to get it all back out together! will see if i can find one then.

[Dec 1]

This is the one I use:

 

Clicky

 

No chance of it getting stuck down in the head.

[boost monkey 0]

that thing looks amazing, will deffo pick one of those up.

 

Cheers!

[ProdigalSon 1]

that thing looks amazing, will deffo pick one of those up. Cheers!

I have 3 different lengths of locking extension in 3/8ths drive, so if you have a 14mm socket, we're all set for Saturday...

[boost monkey 0]

my 14mm socket won't fit over a spark plug i don't think... hmm, i guess it's easy enough to find out..

 

 

Broooo..... :D :D :D :D :D

[boost monkey 0]

This is the one I use:

 

Clicky

 

No chance of it getting stuck down in the head.

 

Hey dec,

 

are you sure this is the right one, 14mm?

 

I picked one up today but 14mm looks tiny small.

[Supercharged 2]

14mm refers to the thread of the plug dude (M14) - the actual socket is 21mm

[Dec 1]

Yeah, just ask in Halfarts to make sure you get the right size!

[ben16v 0]

rocker cover gasket can interfere with removing the socket

[boost monkey 0]

Yeah, just ask in Halfarts to make sure you get the right size!

 

Bought it already mate, and it didn't fit :(

 

The inner partt of it doesn't clear the cream ceramic core of the spark plug.

 

Ended up buying a long "Spark plug" 14mm socket which worked a treat.

 

Cheers for the help though!

[ProdigalSon 1]

Bought it already mate, and it didn't fit :(

 

The inner partt of it doesn't clear the cream ceramic core of the spark plug.

Yes, the magnetic insert in the end was fouling on the upper part of the sparkplug, so that it wouldn't fit completely inside and hence the drive faces wouldn't reach the hexagonal 'nut' at the base of the spark plug :x

[boost monkey 0]

Ah well, i'm sure we'll find a use for it! :lol: