Originally Posted by Andyman
Hey - have you figured this out yet? I was just trying to change mine for the first time today, and experienced the same thing. Spark plug socket just spun, not grabbing anything. I tried fitting a new (uninstalled) spark plug into the socket, and found the body of the spark plug was too long, even for the "deep" socket, and that kept the socket from engaging the hex facets on the plug. I'm looking for a new socket.
Not sure what's up with the photo not showing the hex surfaces - I agree that it's annoying to not be able to see down inside.
Andy
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Have you tried using an actual spark plug socket? They are a longer than your typical deep socket and have a rubber o ring at the back of the socket to help prevent breaking off the ceramic portion of the plug. If the spark plug socket fails then transfer the rubber o ring portion from the spark plug socket to an impact deep socket (about the longest you will find) and use that.
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