Hi there,
I have an Austin mini City E 998cc 1989 and am trying to put new plugs in.
The spark plug tool I have is too small, could you please tell me what size the plugs are and what size tool I need ?
Many Thanks
Regards
Ian
What Size Spark Plug Tool ?
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maston
, May 24 2010 02:05 PM
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Posted 24 May 2010 - 02:49 PM
Hi there,
I have an Austin mini City E 998cc 1989 and am trying to put new plugs in.
The spark plug tool I have is too small, could you please tell me what size the plugs are and what size tool I need ?
Many Thanks
Regards
Ian
21 mm
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Posted 24 May 2010 - 03:05 PM
As danie said the socket size is 21mm, But the spark plugs themselves are called 14mm plugs
If you are ever buying a compression tester or gunsons colortune, etc then you will need a 14mm one.
If you are ever buying a compression tester or gunsons colortune, etc then you will need a 14mm one.
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Posted 24 May 2010 - 03:06 PM
Many ThanksHi there,
I have an Austin mini City E 998cc 1989 and am trying to put new plugs in.
The spark plug tool I have is too small, could you please tell me what size the plugs are and what size tool I need ?
Many Thanks
Regards
Ian
21 mm
Ian
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Posted 24 May 2010 - 03:07 PM
13/16" is the one you should use...
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Posted 24 May 2010 - 03:10 PM
13/16" is the one you should use...
thats 20.63mm, 21 is close enough!
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Posted 25 May 2010 - 12:36 PM
Thanks everyone for your replies.13/16" is the one you should use...
thats 20.63mm, 21 is close enough!
I have just bought a 21mm spark plug wrench but I'm not sure if I have the right drive ???
There are 1/2" or 3/8" drive ???
Many Thanks
Regards
Ian
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Posted 25 May 2010 - 12:51 PM
Doesn't matter, as long as you have something that fits to turn it.
I'd opt for 1/2" if there's a choice - one size fits all toolkit for the road.
I'd opt for 1/2" if there's a choice - one size fits all toolkit for the road.
Thanks everyone for your replies.13/16" is the one you should use...
thats 20.63mm, 21 is close enough!
I have just bought a 21mm spark plug wrench but I'm not sure if I have the right drive ???
There are 1/2" or 3/8" drive ???
Many Thanks
Regards
Ian
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Posted 25 May 2010 - 12:51 PM
This relates to the size of the square peg on the ratchet you're using. Common sizes being 1/4" (small), 3/8" (medium) and 1/2" (large).
Measure the width across the flats on the square peg you click the socket onto to give you the size you need
Measure the width across the flats on the square peg you click the socket onto to give you the size you need
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