"JGrabowMSt" (jgrabowmst)
10/27/2014 at 15:58 • Filed to: SL600Sport
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"JGrabowMSt" (jgrabowmst)
10/27/2014 at 15:58 • Filed to: SL600Sport | 1
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I pulled a coil pack off the SL600 Sport, and it was easy to get to.
My spark plug socket doesnt fit though. Do you guys use something special, or do I just have a socket thats too long?
Im going to do an oil change and air filters as well, but the plugs arent looking so easy right now. Any advice?
T5Killer
> JGrabowMSt
10/27/2014 at 16:05 |
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Thin wall Spark plug socket with a wobble extension or a U joint with extension?
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JGrabowMSt
> T5Killer
10/27/2014 at 16:14 |
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Maybe that would work. The problem is that the retaining clip for the coil pack takes up some of the room, and makes it harder to get a socket down into the spark plug tube. Then, once I get the spark plug free, that's going to add some length and require more angle to remove.
EL_ULY
> JGrabowMSt
10/27/2014 at 16:33 |
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I use one of these on those cars
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JGrabowMSt
> EL_ULY
10/27/2014 at 16:43 |
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Do you ever have to take the intake plenum off? AMGtech said I shouldn't have to. I'll take another look tomorrow at some point.
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EL_ULY
> JGrabowMSt
10/27/2014 at 16:56 |
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yeah that stays on. You can just go in between them.
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JGrabowMSt
> EL_ULY
10/27/2014 at 17:00 |
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Alright, I'll take another look at it and see. It's a tight fit, may need to get a spark plug socket just for this...
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T5Killer
> JGrabowMSt
10/27/2014 at 17:00 |
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Yikes that is a awkward tight spot.
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JGrabowMSt
> EL_ULY
10/27/2014 at 21:00 |
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I found that, a little more affordable for me compared to Snap On tools... Should work, right? It's just for spark plugs, so I don't see why I would run into problems with it, and plenty long enough for me to avoid issues with reach, so I hope...
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> JGrabowMSt
10/28/2014 at 01:03 |
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Hey I made it! Better late than never I guess. Looks like you've mostly got it covered by now though.
I just use a normal (14mm, not 5/8") chrome spark plug socket with a really long wobbly extension.
And as far as any other tips go, just be careful with wiring as it can be brittle. And I always recommend Mercedes oil filters, even compared to Mann filters they seem to be much nicer and fit better. Don't forget a new drain plug washer.
Good luck and happy wrenching!