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drroberts490
22-03-09, 05:00 PM
anyone tell me the socket size for the spark plugs, planning to do my own service over easter and gonna treat myself to a new tool set, in fact anyone recommend anywhere i could get a good set of tools for a reasonable price?

cheers guys
RudeDogg1
22-03-09, 05:05 PM
lol just replace em, didnt realise peeps still measure the gap thought they just replace em now
TjP
22-03-09, 05:12 PM
Think he just wants the socket size to remove the plugs mate... never said anything about a gap tool.
RudeDogg1
22-03-09, 05:39 PM
lol o me jumping to conclusions once again
KevG
22-03-09, 05:44 PM
10mm sparkplug Socket

Halfords are good, although mid range, if you can afford it then a basic tool kit from Snap-on
stamford
22-03-09, 06:20 PM
10mm sparkplug Socket

Halfords are good, although mid range, if you can afford it then a basic tool kit from Snap-on

lol! a basic tool kit from Snap-On..................it'll cost more than the cars worth!

Kev you say 10mm sparkplug socket............where did you get 10mm from? Are these the smaller type plugs? if so then it is a 5/8" socket surely?
KevG
22-03-09, 06:22 PM
lol! a basic tool kit from Snap-On..................it'll cost more than the cars worth!

Kev you say 10mm sparkplug socket............where did you get 10mm from? Are these the smaller type plugs? if so then it is a 5/8" socket surely?

Mines says 10mm on it!
stamford
22-03-09, 06:23 PM
Mines says 10mm on it!

I'm curious, so what is it A/F?
KevG
22-03-09, 06:37 PM
I'm curious, so what is it A/F?

I dont know!, I'm an Electrical Engineer, not Mechanical!
stamford
22-03-09, 06:38 PM
I dont know!, I'm an Electrical Engineer, not Mechanical!

:laugh: no worries mate!
drroberts490
22-03-09, 07:02 PM
yes i think snap on is a little out of my price range, will have a look at halfords, i know there not the best of quality but probually more than enough for occasional home use, i was in there today and they had a good 235 piece set for 85 notes,

this one

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_22 3049_langId_-1_categoryId_165572
drroberts490
22-03-09, 07:05 PM
only has the 13/16 sparkplug socket though
KevG
22-03-09, 07:10 PM
Halfords actually use big brands for their tools, including Snap-on and MAC tools, they use draper and laser too
arwilson80
22-03-09, 08:40 PM
I got a set for Dad at Christmas. There's a thread on here somewhere about it. :) I will PM you some details about where i got it from tomorrow (you will get some extra discount and the site will get some £'s too.) ;)

If i forget to PM you then remind me tomorrow evening.


...and i'm sure the spark plug is bigger than 10mm. :crazy: More 16 or 19mm.