Spark plus spanner size

1. GeeDawg Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1

   #1 24th July 2012, 21:06

   i wanna change these but cant seem to find the size of spark plug spanner i need on a 97 VTS ? and also are these suitable or would i need an extension bar with a deep socket ?
   
   Thanks in advance
2. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

   #2 24th July 2012, 23:48

   extension with a 16mm plug socket, might need a UJ as well can't remember 100%
3. Liamjrhodes Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Pontefract Posts: 1095 Nissan 200sx s14a Citroen Saxo VTS Austin Mini C

   #3 25th July 2012, 00:10

   yeah its 16mm deep socket needed with a wobble joint so you can get in
4. GeeDawg Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1

   #4 25th July 2012, 05:43

   Typically my sockey set is 1/4 so its proving difficult to find a 16mm deep socket.
   
   Does anyone know if you can get an adaptor to go from 1/4 to 1/2 as i can find it in this size on ebay.
5. Tamshoe Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Middlesbrough Posts: 181 Saxo VTR 2001

   #5 25th July 2012, 06:40

   You can get half inch to quarter adaptors and vice versa no problem, get one for your tool box, they are handy things to have.
6. monka Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1368

   #6 25th July 2012, 07:38

   or get a new wratchet, there are a reason that generally 1/4 drive stuff doesn't go up that high, how tight the bigger stuff goes means your going to be close to breaking the wratchet/extension bar/socket
7. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #7 25th July 2012, 08:49

   http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...k&iozone=PDPz1
8. GeeDawg Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1

   #8 25th July 2012, 10:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxova http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...k&iozone=PDPz1

   That says 12mm so im a little confused lol.
9. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #9 25th July 2012, 12:27

   Any good motorists store will sell adaptors mate.
10. GeeDawg Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1

    #10 25th July 2012, 12:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 Any good motorists store will sell adaptors mate.

    Cheers theres a small motor store across the road from my
    sisters so i will ask them if not then i will hit ebay but ideally wanted for the weekend so ebay is not ideal but oh well
11. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #11 25th July 2012, 14:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by GeeDawg That says 12mm so im a little confused lol.

    Sorry, it is 16mm you need, just showing that's a type of socket you want
12. GeeDawg Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1

    #12 25th July 2012, 14:28

    Halfords dont do it but found this one on ebay
    
    http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...id=13008642522
    
    but dont think i will get before the weekend but as im not driving car at the mo i can do the other service bits i suppose then drop the spark plugs at a later date assuming of course i can find an 8mm sump plug key lol
13. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #13 25th July 2012, 14:33

    Yeah could always do all rest of service then drive and do plugs after.
    
    8mm sump plugs... worlds 2nd worse invention. 1st being flat headed screws / bolts.
    
    Swap it for a normal 19mm sump plug.
14. GeeDawg Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1

    #14 25th July 2012, 18:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxova Yeah could always do all rest of service then drive and do plugs after. 8mm sump plugs... worlds 2nd worse invention. 1st being flat headed screws / bolts. Swap it for a normal 19mm sump plug.

    Lol at least with a flat head you can always find a screwdriver that fits of course if its tight then you end up ruining the screw instead hmmmmm