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 Post subject: Cylinder 5 in an Au Xr8 with factory headers
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:39 pm 
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Now I know someones got the answer, but how the hell do you get the friggin plug out ?? :?: :?: :?: recommended tools anyone. Beer needed to calm nerves.
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 Post subject: Re: Cylinder 5 in an Au Xr8 with factory headers
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:56 pm 
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Havent done the plugs on the GT40ps, but I got the plugs out of my EL using one of those breaker bars with the swivel head. Took no time at all as unlike a ratchet that is stuck at a 90degrees, you can change the angle to suit the space you have.

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 Post subject: Re: Cylinder 5 in an Au Xr8 with factory headers
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:43 pm 
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ive got pacey headers on mine and the only way i can get a socket in there is to round off yhe top of the tube socket with a disc grinder or similar and or use a universal drive directly into the socket
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:08 pm 
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find a spark plug socket that has a hex on the end and get an appropriatly sized spanner to fit it, thats how i get to mine.

 

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