changing spark plugs

[patrick300]

i am changing the plugs on a 1977 911 targa 2.7 . For some reason i cant get the number one plug out, the socket will not go on to the plug, i am useing a 13/16 spark plug socket , i had no trouble at all and this one looks the easist to get to whats the deal anyone run into this problem before thanks

[Flieger]

Use a metric socket for starters

[bklyn]

Hey Pat, I also had a problem, it appeard the socket needed to bend to get in there. After racking my brain I went to the socket that came with the vehicle and low and behold it was flexable. Try that if you still have one in your kit.

[HarryD]

If you have your tool kit, the spark plug wrench Porsche included is the perfect tool for the job.

[patrick300]

you dont need a metric socket for starters and thanks guys for the help the socket was in the tool kit and it worked great

[HarryD]

Patrick,

Glad to help. BTW... Welcome to what is probablly the best 911 Web Forum on Earth.

How about a picture of your car?

[dimeified]

+1, the oem tool is perfect. I did my engine last night with the oem tool with the allen wrench it comes with, along with a nice solid 12inch breaker bar that i would slide over the alan wrench to gain additional torque. Once they started to loosen up, i used a ratchet with the same sized hex bit into the oem tool. I did all the plugs in a little over an hour by removing nothing other than the airbox filter and cover.

[rothaus]

I don't have the original tools. I'm using a plug socket from the Metrench set, plus 2 short 3/8 extension. Insert the socket with one of the extension first, add the second extension and ratchet.
When the plug is loose remove the second extension, etc.

I hope this helps if someone doesn't have the original tools.


Cheers

[T77911S]

i put a swivel adapter on the the socket, then a short extention, perfect length.

[berettafan]

i don't have a swivel on mine. it's an odd combination of craftsman extensions and it works perfect. can double check if anyone cares.