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SideValve · 27th April 2019, 20:35

Full of trepidation I decided that, having rolled over 100k and no mention of plugs in the service history, it was time to change the plugs. Thought I'd do the front bank first as they should be easier than the back. Not so easy - couldn't get my usual socket on the plugs - too thick walled. Longer, thinner walled tube spanner was too long to get on. Third was a Halfords T-socket that fitted beautifully but only had a small "t" so could get much leverage. Managed to get two out after a struggle but third was very tight. Put a bar on the T and it promptly snapped off. Borrowed a 4th spanner (box spanner) from a neighbour and finally eased it out. Popped the new plugs in, test, all good.
Deep breath, cup of tea and tackle the back bank. Remove the panel and use a mirror to take a look. Took the coils off - didn't drop any bolts :¬)
Plugs came out really easily so rear set actually took less time than the front, just more skinned fingers.
Front plugs were NGK and fairly worn. Rear three were marked NLP100290 and more worn - I suspect they are the originals. Not bad for 19 years old...

27th April 2019, 20:35	#9512
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	V6 Spark Plugs Full of trepidation I decided that, having rolled over 100k and no mention of plugs in the service history, it was time to change the plugs. Thought I'd do the front bank first as they should be easier than the back. Not so easy - couldn't get my usual socket on the plugs - too thick walled. Longer, thinner walled tube spanner was too long to get on. Third was a Halfords T-socket that fitted beautifully but only had a small "t" so could get much leverage. Managed to get two out after a struggle but third was very tight. Put a bar on the T and it promptly snapped off. Borrowed a 4th spanner (box spanner) from a neighbour and finally eased it out. Popped the new plugs in, test, all good. Deep breath, cup of tea and tackle the back bank. Remove the panel and use a mirror to take a look. Took the coils off - didn't drop any bolts :¬) Plugs came out really easily so rear set actually took less time than the front, just more skinned fingers. Front plugs were NGK and fairly worn. Rear three were marked NLP100290 and more worn - I suspect they are the originals. Not bad for 19 years old... __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.