Got The Right Tool For The Job?

[djvoodoo]

Happy Friday people's

Trying to put new Sparkies in my R34 Neo T, but having trouble undoing the coilpack bolts to get to them. The two bolts that hold the coil in place are literally mm from the cover casing and I can't get a ratchet head to fit in there. Tried using a spanner but don't have enough leverage to get in there either.

What tool is the right tool?

[LiQuid IcE]

you need an extension between your ratchet and your socket

[djvoodoo]

you need an extension between your ratchet and your socket

Extension I have, the problem is the socket itself. It's too 'fat' and it hits the cover casing so I can't actually get the socket over the bolt. Might just pop into a hardware store and see if I can get a thinner socket

Thanks bud

[Turbo Dave]

Not sure if it's the same a GTR but get a 14mm socket and extension and take the whole cradle out. it comes off 3 at a time. Be sure to remove the loom and cover first of course.

Edited September 9, 2010 by Turbo Dave

[djvoodoo]

Not sure if it's the same a GTR but get a 14mm socket and extension and take the whole cradle out. it comes off 3 at a time. Be sure to remove the loom and cover first of course.

R34 doesn't have a cradle as such, the coils are individually bolted. Picture below might help

[RBJETT]

you should have enough room for a socket and a extention bar in there. perhaps take a photo?

[Randon_I_Am]

I did my sparkies in my neo det just the other day. my little 10mm hobbie socket got on there fine?

this is with yellowjackets though...

[djvoodoo]

I did my sparkies in my neo det just the other day. my little 10mm hobbie socket got on there fine?

this is with yellowjackets though...

Haha, Nice 1. Yea I'm thinkin all I need is a smaller or thinner socket. Thanks for the input fellas

[75coupe]

try a tube socket, thinner walled...

[Jay11]

When I replaced the spark plugs on my r34 the socket got in there perfect,

I have split fires like yours too.

Is it a cheap socket set you're using?

[kjb_r33]

you will need a 1/4" or 3/8" socket set.

1/2" wont get there.

[battery]

you will need a 1/4" or 3/8" socket set.

1/2" wont get there.

yeh, i also managed to get them out with a stubby 10mm spanner once but its not fun!

[ClutchBurndout-:(]

cheaper socket = thicker walled, invest in a nice socket set

/thread

[kjb_r33]

cheaper socket = thicker walled, invest in a nice socket set

/thread

i have a 1/2" SIDCHROME set, they wont get int there.

1/4 or 3/8" is needed, end of story

[ClutchBurndout-:(]

i have a 1/2" SIDCHROME set, they wont get int there.

1/4 or 3/8" is needed, end of story

=

+1 for smaller rachet

[Rolls]

I used a screwdriver with a socket attachment on the end, much smaller than your normal socket set and fairly cheap, always comes in handy for things like this.

[coaster]

I used my 1/2" set on my 34 but i used one of the long sockets. Not sure if they are also called a tube socket as already stated?

A few places like bunnings and supercheap will sell random sockets. Now you know what your looking for you should be able to find soemthing

[msports180]

Yeah i have split fires and did mine recently with a 3/8 ratchet.

[Galois]

I'll definitely be looking for one tomorrow. I remember noticing the scratches on the coilpacks thinking "omg I've found the misfire source", then realised it was because of my giant sockets...

[turboedsloth]

i have a T bar that fits just perfectly