Pfitz911 Posted 27December, 2015 Report Share Posted 27December, 2015 Hi guysThought I would play mechanic today, got some stuff unscrewed (hoses etc) to give more access to valve covers. Got all spark plugs out except #1. I cant even get it to grip around the hex. Seems some pelicans who have had similar probs have suggested the porsche factory tool. I was thinking about maybe grinding down a socket if it needs to be thinner??? Anyone have problems, and has anyone in Adelaide got the factory tool I could borrow for a day...be your best friend!!hope all had a great ChristmasCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk111 Posted 27December, 2015 Report Share Posted 27December, 2015 You need one of thesei would be happy to lend if you were local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfitz911 Posted 27December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 27December, 2015 I thought so, pity youre not in SA!! I suppose I should look to buy one...ebay??Thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 27December, 2015 Report Share Posted 27December, 2015 I have one in my kit. It looks like it's never been used. You're welcome to borrow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 27December, 2015 Report Share Posted 27December, 2015 Sockets are very cheap and I've ground down my fair share for various jobs.I just get creative with socket extensions and swivels in all my difficult plug and other jobs. A Subaru is worse than a 911!But that said , the factory tool is a good one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 27December, 2015 Report Share Posted 27December, 2015 You need one of thesei would be happy to lend if you were local.or this one (or the sliding adjustable length one):they make the job 100 times easier, and so much better than messing around with random sockets, extensions, knuckle joints etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 28December, 2015 Report Share Posted 28December, 2015 Just make sure you put them back in correctly! My 912 has had to have all the plug holes repaired due to the previous plum sack owner cross threading them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfitz911 Posted 28December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 28December, 2015 Thanks gentsThanks to Stew and his kind gesturesI have got all plugs out!!Now this valve clearance job is proving harder than i thought. Pretty bloody hard to see where the gap should be for the "normal" method, and you need a bloody long feeler gauge for the backside method. just confirming a 0.004'' measurement for the "normal method" and a 0.0025'' for the backside. Anyone know a joint that sells long gauges?? the all seem standard 85mm long. Pelican have 12'' long gauges but I just cant wait, all covers are off (on loosely to protect from debrit)Do you guys use any antiseize for the plugs or just fit them dry?Ill get there...eventuallyCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28December, 2015 Report Share Posted 28December, 2015 . Anyone know a joint that sells long gauges?? Do you guys use any antiseize for the plugs or just fit them dry?Try a specialist store supplying tradies / nuts and bolts / machinery - not sure what you have on the mainland. Also try online.People debate about antiseize. Porsche says do not use. Read post #28When you reinstall plugs , thread a 10cm piece of fuel hose over the insulator and using fingers , seat the plug and screw it in until it spins on itself. Then use the socket, just enough to compress the crush ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 28December, 2015 Report Share Posted 28December, 2015 Thanks gentsThanks to Stew and his kind gesturesI have got all plugs out!!Now this valve clearance job is proving harder than i thought. Pretty bloody hard to see where the gap should be for the "normal" method, and you need a bloody long feeler gauge for the backside method. just confirming a 0.004'' measurement for the "normal method" and a 0.0025'' for the backside. Anyone know a joint that sells long gauges?? the all seem standard 85mm long. Pelican have 12'' long gauges but I just cant wait, all covers are off (on loosely to protect from debrit)Do you guys use any antiseize for the plugs or just fit them dry?Ill get there...eventuallyCheersWhen I was on the tools we used to buy feeler gauge strips from General Tools. I'd suggest to try them first as they hold a fair bit of stock. You could also try GRH Supplies or ASTEG as well. Moore & Wright still make it in 300mm x 12.7 mm wide from 0.03mm to 0.60mm thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfitz911 Posted 28December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 28December, 2015 Thanks StewWill try them tomorrow. Thanks again for your help today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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