petespath Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) what have you guys used to replace this plug, I am still trying to get may hand down there to pull the boot but it is on good and tight??? when/if it comes off, any special extensions needed? Edited May 21, 2011 by petespath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazman Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Look in the little black bag under the back set with the jack stuff in it. There are 2 special sockets for the spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 http://nissannut.com/maintenance/spark_plugs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 i know were talking r50 here but why does it seem almost everyone has issues with #6? Before and after BL I had 0 issues (yet am always looking for one of those elusive speckle tools when rooting through JY trucks... I want it just to say I have it I guess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petespath Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 there is a lot of talk regarding this plug maybe too much talk, some say its easy, some say its a PITA. I just never had this much trouble with one plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrT Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) If you use the tool that came with your truck it's pretty easy. If you don't have one, good luck... Edited May 21, 2011 by MrT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petespath Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 The problem is the spark plug boot will not come off of the spark plug. I am doing damage to my hand trying to get a grip on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrT Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) put a glove on and pull harder... If that doesn't work I'd recommend a set of pliers and some good old mechanical advantage. Edited May 21, 2011 by MrT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petespath Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 well the boot finaly came free, the back of my hand is very sore, however the plug is still in. no matter what tool, socket, wrench, knuckle, extension used, there is no room. on to plan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfftourRoadie96 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Look in the little black bag under the back set with the jack stuff in it. There are 2 special sockets for the spark plugs. REALLY???? I never knew that, I'll have to check it out. I thought that was stuff to lower the spare tire underneath! Edited May 22, 2011 by OfftourRoadie96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I noticed when at the junkyard that the VG30E pathfinders have a real long spark plug tool in the jack bag, I still have the socket from my 87 hardbody and it is much shorter. When I replaced my plugs I was able to remove it no problem but had to have my neighbor and his skinny arm get the new one in for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Look in the little black bag under the back set with the jack stuff in it. There are 2 special sockets for the spark plugs. I went through every r50 and both wd21s today while rooting at the j/y, one r50 I think I was the first person to ever open the tool kit and all that was there was spare tire removal stuff, nothing that even resembled a spot to put a socket. (though I DID find in the same truck a cargo net still in the fancy Nissan bag and some brandy new Nissan branded bushings in another) I want those sockets just to say I have them I think... proably never use em though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazman Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Yeah mine has a couple of things for tire changing, but there are 2 long sockets in there too, one longer than the other. I'll try to take a pic tomorrow. They make the job much easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 My '01 R50 didn't come with a little black bag. Just the scissor jack, the lug wrench, and long bar to crank down the spare. Those 3 things are held in place with specially fitted brackets under the rear seat. And I got mine brand-new, so nobody else could have taken it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Ain't that something? Just checked my black bag and it too has the long socket (mine only has one though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 OEM spark plug removal tool looks like this but for the VG30E it is about 10" long: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petespath Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 the job is finaly done. adam thanks for the link to other nissan site. to do this job you will need a "flexible" socket wrench. add one more tool to my inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I just use a extension, u-joint, and regular spark plug socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRich Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 How ever you take it out just make absolutely positively for damn sure that you put never seize on the threads. Carbon gets in the threads and you can tear the threads out unscrewing a stuck plug in an aluminum head. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Always use anti-seize on any plug. Steel or aluminum. Very good advice. ....I'm going to have to look in my R50 for these rumored socket tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I just used an extaension, plug socket and u joint. Works great for me. My stock black bag was stolen (why would they take that?) so I lost that stuff. Never did use it though. Definately messed up my hand the first time i did it, but it's easy to do now. Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I think the internet is 50/50 on whether anti-seize is a good idea on spark plugs. But they are probably already coated when you buy them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petespath Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 anti seize on the top half of the plug threads only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissaneric Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 toolbag has the tool, as said before. look in the manual, tells you to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nkeyprince Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://forums.nicoclub.com/6-spark-plug-on-the-3-3-any-ideas-t514591.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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