Spark Plug Socket Size?

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  • ZJP
    Member
    • Dec 2008
    • 52

    #1

    Spark Plug Socket Size?

    I went to change my plugs today and noticed that a 5/8ths socket is too small and only fits the stock plugs, and that a 13/16ths fits the plug but is too wide to fit into the hole.

    These are Bosch Super Plus plugs. What size sockets are you guys using?
    WTB: '89-'91 5spd 318is/325is in Tri State area.
  • DCColegrove
    Banned
    • Dec 2007
    • 2748

    #2
    The only plug that fits your car is Bosch F7LDCR or (FR7LDC+ New number) or the NGK equiv.

    You must have the wrong plugs.

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    • ZJP
      Member
      • Dec 2008
      • 52

      #3
      Ah ok, makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up.
      WTB: '89-'91 5spd 318is/325is in Tri State area.

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      • EN318isPDX
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2007
        • 4373

        #4
        Today's Lesson, Don't buy anything at autozone

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        • ZJP
          Member
          • Dec 2008
          • 52

          #5
          Originally posted by EN318isPDX
          Today's Lesson, Don't buy anything at autozone
          I didn't. I got them on ebay assuming they would fit. Guess not.
          WTB: '89-'91 5spd 318is/325is in Tri State area.

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          • tjts1
            E30 Mastermind
            • May 2007
            • 1851

            #6
            Repeat after me: NGK BKR6EK, NGK BKR6EK...

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            • EN318isPDX
              R3V Elite
              • Oct 2007
              • 4373

              #7
              Originally posted by ZJP
              I didn't. I got them on ebay assuming they would fit. Guess not.
              only place worse to buy parts is fleebay

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              • strad
                Wrencher
                • Jan 2007
                • 241

                #8
                Get a thin-walled socket to get those things out of there. I have plugs specified for the M42, and the stock wrench in the trunk kit fits them. Whatever size that is.
                The current fleet:
                1992 325ic: 148k-171k miles
                1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD, 114k-142k miles
                1984 MasterCraft Stars and Stripes Powerslot (not a car :D) PCM Ford 351W, 904 hours

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                • romeomike
                  Member
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 71

                  #9
                  Originally posted by strad
                  Get a thin-walled socket to get those things out of there. I have plugs specified for the M42, and the stock wrench in the trunk kit fits them. Whatever size that is.
                  5/8 inch
                  On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. (Edward Mote 1797-1874)

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