SL500 - knack for removing spark plug leads?

[AJBaird]

Hi Everyone

Changing plugs is normally a fairly routine operation, but on the SL, not only do you have 16, but the leads seem very reluctant to come off. I started the job, but found that the leads certainly wanted to put up a fight! I've got some lead 'pliers' that can get a good grip, but when levered against the rocker cover the angle just doesn't work right. On the fourth lead I managed to snap the plug! After struggling to remove the broken plug from the lead I decided I should regroup and come up with a better plan...

I've read that a spanner can be used, but it strikes me that would have the same problem in terms of the angle. Is there a special tool and/or can one be fabricated?

Any help gratefully received.

Cheers

Andrew

 

[star]

We use one of these, works a treat.

 

[AJBaird]

Thanks for getting back to me. I take it the offset/cranked end means you can apply force in a better direction.

Cheers

Andrew

 

[John Laidlaw]

Means you can apply force indeed, nice one , I’ve never owned a tappet adjusting spanner !

 

[Wearsafoxhat]

Or you could cut a segment out of a 17mm offset ring spanner.


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[AJBaird]

I've bought an old offset ring spanner from eBay and will get the grinder out...

Thanks for the input.

Cheers

Andrew