JoKeR Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Looking for a magnetic spark plug socket for a 2003 Nissan 350z. I believe it's a 16mm socket I need but I need someone to confirm please. I've seen some online but I don't want to commit to buy if it won't fit. Anywhere else I can get one? So many questions lol Thanks That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 i thought it was 14mm? i may be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc1987 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Halfords sells one with the rubber insert. why does it need to be magnetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Double check in the manual (em.pdf - page 34) for your year of car - it does say 16mm in the manual though: http://www.nicoclub....ce-manuals.html I bought a long tube one from Halfords - just take a replacement spark with you to double check the size. bc1987: so you don't drop it and crack the ceramic material Also, iirc my one said 14mm on the tube confusingly. Edited April 16, 2015 by RobPhoboS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks guys I managed to borrow one in the end but it's very weird. I did look in the manual and online but I needed to confirm as like you experienced; they vary from 14-16mm? I'm using a 16mm one that says 10mm on it to undo them then I need to use a 14mm one with the rubber in to get them out as the other one can't get them for some reason???? On another note does anyone know the best and easiest way to clean the lower intake manifold when off the car? I have a lot of gunk in there! Thanks again for the info on the spark plug sockets guys. That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 That looks nasty, I used carb cleaner and a microfibre cloth. But my one was just lightly coated in oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 That looks nasty, I used carb cleaner and a microfibre cloth.But my one was just lightly coated in oil. Cheers mate so far I've been using tissue just to scoop the worst of it out. I'm debating the dishwasher haha. Can I spay it with a suitable cleaning product and hose down or is that a no go? That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Buy a can of carb cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'll take a look in some shops later and hopefully pick some up That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 You mean carb cleaner being the liquid you put in the tank when you fill up a full tank of petrol? Is yes then I do actually use some regularly lol That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Lol no: http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/engine-oils-fluids/fuel-oil-additives/wynns-fuel-injection-carburettor-cleaner-500ml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Haha ok propa stupid moment! Yh I was just looking at that same one online I'll pick some of that up later then. Should I just continue to spray and wipe then or do you know if it would it be alright to flush through with a bit of water if there's any need to? That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 You won't need anything else, just spray it on, and wipe it away - repeat as required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 If its off the car, jet wash it! i would 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 If its off the car, jet wash it! i would Sweet thanks mate will do. I'll spray cleaner on it then wash it all off. Thanks That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Make sure it's fully dried out before refitting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The spray will work better than water. Irrespective of cleaning it - why does it look all gunky in there ? (anyone know?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'd douse it in the card cleaner / tfr, leave it to soak, then jet it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I went to halfords and bought some stuff called Gunk. Basically the same its for use on engines and they recommended it when I showed them a pic of the build up in there. Used a paint brush to apply, left it a while an got water on it. Then wiped clean. Looks a lot better on the inside buts it's a bit stained. Outside looks great tho. Going back a bit, when I took the spark plugs out, I had a lot of oil on one (as I knew u would). So much oil to the point it was dripping. Believe it or not I had no problems driving the car (apart from the smell of burning oil). I imagine this could be something to do with the build of of gunk??? I'm guessing before replacing my valve covers I need to dry out the cylinder full of oil somehow right?? How do I do this? Thanks again That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The oil all over the plug is a sign of the seals on the valve cover having failed. You can either buy a new one for whichever bank the plug came from, or contact Torqen about purchasing the seals on their own for less money, but more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKeR Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I've got the valve covers thanks mate just waiting for gaskets to arrive then I'll swap them out. Thought I would go for something a bit different too... Just wasn't sure how to clean out where the oil was pooled (bottom of cylinder 6) during replacing the covers. Thanks mate That's what she 'Zed' :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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