Snapped off 3 spark plug towers
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Snapped off 3 spark plug towers
When changin spark plugs today. First time in 130,000 miles of driving I have snapped any towers. ACDelco. Anyway, came out OK with base still intact.
Installed NGK Iridiums - UR4IX is the equivalent to R45TS if anyone interested.
Installed NGK Iridiums - UR4IX is the equivalent to R45TS if anyone interested.
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Re: Snapped off 3 spark plug towers (Sigforty)
It has nothing to do with how tight they're in. If you put any LATERAL(sideways)FORCE on them with your ratchet and extension, you can snap any plug no matter what the brand.
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Re: Snapped off 3 spark plug towers (Paul Borowski)
It has nothing to do with how tight they're in. If you put any LATERAL(sideways)FORCE on them with your ratchet and extension, you can snap any plug no matter what the brand.
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Re: Snapped off 3 spark plug towers (ddecart)
It has nothing to do with how tight they're in. If you put any LATERAL(sideways)FORCE on them with your ratchet and extension, you can snap any plug no matter what the brand.
Yup! That's why I ONLY use a spark plug socket and a 3/4" wrench to install/remove plugs. No ratchet for me. I've had no such problems with that combo. Seems that the ratchet never fits in quite right and is always subjected to some sideloading from something.
Yup! That's why I ONLY use a spark plug socket and a 3/4" wrench to install/remove plugs. No ratchet for me. I've had no such problems with that combo. Seems that the ratchet never fits in quite right and is always subjected to some sideloading from something.
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Re: Snapped off 3 spark plug towers (Sigforty)
Some of those plugs are in real tight areas, e.g. #2 and #3, especially with A/C. I usually snap one off, too, even with a spark plug socket. Joe
