Sparkplug Tubes
Jul 12, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Sparkplug Tubes
Do they loctite them in? Or are they just really tight?
Jul 12, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Its pretty simple. Here is a how-to from Shankrabbit.
Click on
engine modifications , then click
Install NGK Iridium plugs
http://claire.shankrabbit.com/
Jul 12, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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I think he's speaking of the metal tube that presses into the head. Key #2
MINI calls it a "spark plug pipe".
Jim
Jul 12, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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The metal tube the plug goes down. They are in the way of my valve spring compressor.
Jul 13, 2006 | 05:03 AM
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The sleeve requires an expansion tool to extract which attaches to a slide hammer and yes it has a sealing compound to make life harder.
Jul 13, 2006 | 05:40 AM
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Ohhh. Sorry for the confusion. Hope you get it figured out.
Jul 13, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Maby I shoule try a different valve spring compressor. I'm using a large C clamp style one. Has anyone had luck with the smaller overhead ones?
Jul 14, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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