Peter Zimmermann

Recently I remembered that it's possible to get a spark plug socket stuck in the hole for cylinder #1. Here are a couple of pictures that show how far that I machined my socket to avoid this problem...

Amber Gramps

Pete, I recently remembered this too.

If any of you out there in Rennlist land ever wondered what motivates this master mechanic we call Pete to post here it is a true love for the 911. Pete has the bigest heart and kindest soul I have ever met. He has always been there for us freely giving of his talents and knowledge. Today I thought I was at a dead end and he walked me thru. He didn't ask for recognition, or a thank you, or anything more than an opportunity to help again when the need arises. Pete, you are the best.

old man neri

You can get your spark plug socket stuck? Interesting.

Amber Gramps

I expected you to tell me to get a room....

jester911

That is where the tool that comes in the tool kit is very handy.

kusee pee

Let me get this right. The tool comes in handy when Douglas and Pete get a room?

3.2SLANTNOSE

That's a mighty big tool, it looks like it must be at least twice the normal size around! So she said.

Droops83

I have a U-joint socket (magnetic type) that is welded to a short 3" extension for this very reason. It is the perfect fit for all 911s thru '89, and also works well for 356s and 914s.

Ed Hughes

#1 also takes a moment or two for me to get the plug wire boot on too...

Amber Gramps

I noticed that the plugs that came out of 2 and 3 were very corroded. like they had been underwater. The cap came out or off very easy so I'm thinking they may not have been on all the way. They didn't look burned, like the spark was jumping, just exposed to the elements... Still not a drop on the shed floor.

old man neri

Did you use any of that special grease when you put them back in?

Amber Gramps

Yes I used the grease, but let me clarify something about the plugs....It was the top or plug end where the cap goes that was corroded, not the threaded or spark end.

jakeflyer

Douglas, as you know the cap has 2 rubber seals, one over the plug and the umbrella at the top to keep things dry. The clip/spring in the cap that holds onto the plug may also have corrosion or may not be functional. Cap replacement?

Peter Zimmermann

douglas: If the inside of the connector, at the retaining spring, looks OK you'll be good to go. It's quite possible that those two connectors were not pushed on tightly...

Amber Gramps

My plug wires are only a couple months old now. It may have even been a plug wire problem that was corrected at some point in the last 20 years. Here is a clue to the age of the out-going plugs: When did Bosch change the country they make plugs in? I think the set I took out said China and the set I put in said Brazil.