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Spark plug replacement/door threshold rubber
Sorry if asked before. I'm getting ready to do some preventive work on my '89 Carrera 3.2.
Had a question about removing/replacing the spark plugs. Looks like I can get my hand in there OK but was wondering if need a wobble socket or any other "trick" socket/extention combo to make the job easier? My rubber door threshold strips look fine and all but appear to have shrunk lengthwise about 1/2" on both ends leaving a small gap with adhesive showing. Normal? Replacable? Thanks! David
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02-14-2007, 05:13 PM
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David,
The best tool for sparkplug removal and installation came in the tool kit with the car. It is sized just right. Uses the 10mm allen wrench to turn it.
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02-14-2007, 06:35 PM
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I use a regular spark plug socket and a locking extension to pull the plugs on my SC. I like the locking extension A LOT! as I don't lose the socket inside the sheet metal.
As for the door thresholds...mine shrank too. I just used some Acetone and a rag and CAREFULLY wiped away the glue and crud that had accumulated at either end of the rubber. Cheers, Cooper
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02-14-2007, 06:51 PM
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Sorry but i don't know what a locking extension is.
Does someone have a pic. I may own onw with the name my dad or grandfather gave it. Like: That thing over on the bench. NO the other thing!
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Looks like regular extension, except the clicker ball on the socket end won't release the socket until a little lever on the side is pulled.
Any Sears or similar store will have them, because you don't want to drop the spark plug socket down in there. The bad news is they don't sell them in 4in lengths, only 3in (mabye SnapOn or SK does?). Use the 3in and put another 1in extension locked to the socket so you can retrieve it. Also put a little smear of dielectric grease(silicone) on the sockets rubber insert if it has one so that the plug doesn't pull it off. The factory tool looks crude, but works best.
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Johnb911, as john70t described, there is a sliding collar kind of like an air hose disconnect works...except it keeps the ball detent pushed out against the socket so it can't fall off. I have one made by HAZET that I can put on any length extension I want, and I have a set of different length extensions with fixed locks made by Cornwell. I have seen a version made by Husky as well...the sliding lock collar is plastic though (Cheap). I don't think Chraftsman makes one. Sorry, can't provide a pic right now.
John70t is right, it is very helpful to lube up the rubber insert in the plug socket so it will slip off of the plug easily once it is installed in the head. Cheers, Cooper
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