NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
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NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
Hey all, looking at checking the plugs on my NC30. From what I've heard, the front two are a bit of a bastard to do. Any hints, tips or tools needed to make it easier.
I've got to buy the plug spanner to get to the rears anyway as I haven't got anything long enough to get to them either.
Thanks in advance, Phil.
I've got to buy the plug spanner to get to the rears anyway as I haven't got anything long enough to get to them either.
Thanks in advance, Phil.
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
get a universal joint, extension bar and socket, thats what i do for the fronts!
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
I usually take off the top radiator to to get the front plugs out but I think others say that you can just unloosen it and swing it out of the way.
A deep/long 13mm socket and a decent ratchet set are all that you need to remove the plugs.
A deep/long 13mm socket and a decent ratchet set are all that you need to remove the plugs.
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
I managed to get to the front plugs by removing the top radiator bolts and one of the lower ones and move it forward slightly. As Cammo said, just a 13mm long/deep socket and ratchet (maybe extension bar) is needed to get them out.
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
Cammo wrote:I usually take off the top radiator to to get the front plugs out but I think others say that you can just unloosen it and swing it out of the way.
A deep/long 13mm socket and a decent ratchet set are all that you need to remove the plugs.
I do this too... but I don't remove the radiator completely, just some of the bolts and swing the rad forward.
Genuine plug spanner
I use one of those too.. holds the plugs better :-)
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
The linky is a clutch spring
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
wtf... it was a plug spanner y.day.. edited my origianl post but just incase
Try again...
Oh and that wont fit a 24.
Try again...
Oh and that wont fit a 24.
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
One of them "magnet on an telescopic pole" things or a "Japanese girlfriend with small hands" come in useful too for once you've unscrewed the plug.
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
+1 for magnet-on-a-stick (Maplins, £3 for a Rolson one) or if you're feeling tight then a lump of blu-tack up a long socket works as well....
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Re: NC30 Spark Plugs - Removal.
Neosophist wrote:wtf... it was a plug spanner y.day.. edited my origianl post but just incase
Try again...
Oh and that wont fit a 24.
Now it's a piston ring set