GoLowDrew

My sparkplug socket is too wide. But I can use my long sockets. However, it does not grip it where I can pull the plug out.

I used a magnet. Done.

For next time, is there something I can use inside the socket to help grip the sparkplug? Double sided tape? Or just tape the inside wall for a tighter fit?

Share your ideas. TIA

turbomaniac

a 6mm or 8mm fuel hose would do the job

thats for pulling out the plugs.

1991civiclx13

stick some of this inside the socket

grumblemarc

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I use a narrow sparkplug socket.

OneBadTurboCRV

Uhh... this. Parts stores and places like Sears sell them for like $5... pick one up. In a pinch I have used hose. Loosen up spark plugs a little bit and slip the hose on them and twist them out the rest of the way.

GoLowDrew

Don't mind picking one at all.

My sparkplug socket came from my dad. I know he had it back in the 1970s, when I was old enough to understand what he was doing.

That spark plug socket has work on countless cars by him and I. So I never think twice about it.

Except last week on my Nissan (QR25DE).

OneBadTurboCRV

I have an older one as well. You have to remember those tools were made when durability was important not saving costs and cutting corners. They were also made in a time before most engines required a narrow socket for access. I haven't seen a large body spark plug socket for sale in years.

holmesnmanny

its like 5 bucks for a spark plug socket at any parts store that has a boot on it that grabs spark plugs and pulls them out when its loosened

lol grumblemarc

HondaPartsHero

I just use the spark plug wire pop it on and pull it out but yeah just buy a spark plug socket, they're like $1 at walmart.

GoLowDrew

I will get a new one. So I guess I won't be able to use dad's old sparkplug socket in the future when I work on cars with my sons...

HondaPartsHero

You can replace the rubber tube inside of it just get a new one and swap it or use a piece if rubber tube down it

DCFIVER

Depending on the model year, some QR engines(newer ones) require a 14mm spark plug socket.....

KevinEF7

Doesnt mean you cant pass it down to them still!!

My dad passed almost 2 years ago and I am most definitely passing down the hole saw set in a wood box he gave me, it probably would have a hard time cutting foil, but my sons going to respect what it has done.

m4xwellmurd3r

I use the spark plug wire. I thought that was common sense?

Zaridar

I like the magnetic sockets