GT - How to change Spark Plugs

[LEOX5000]

Hi,

I've got what may seem a very silly question, how do you change the spark plugs on a gt and whats tools do I need?

Tried all of my spark plug sockets but none fit in hole that drops down to the plug!

I have looked at the Gt maintenance page, but am still learning and didn't quite understand!

Please Help!!!!

Many Thanks,
Frankie

 

[mikehealy5]

you need a special "renault" style spark plug removal tool mate. I bought one from my local motor spares shop.

 

[LEOX5000]

Did some googling is this what I need by any chance?

https://www.thetoolacademy.com/product_detail.asp?productId=125

Garage were meant to do it on the last service but didn't bet I know why lol!

 

[mikehealy5]

mine is like this......

https://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290691017920

 

[mikehealy5]

that's the badger

 

[LEOX5000]

Ace! Have ordered it tonight. Renault do like to make it difficult!
Thanks for your help : D

 

[mikehealy5]

yeah they sure do

not a problem!

 

[lgonzalez]

I use a deep 14mm socket and a magnet pen to retireve them hehe.

 

[Martin_172]

deep 14mm socket as above then a telescopic magnet to remove or just stick the coil back down to pull it out!

they must be torqued up properly as Renaults are bad for blowing plugs out the head, cant remember the torque figure off the top of my head, I done a 172 today and it was 25nm so id imagine the twingo is the same but id double check, it may be in my old project thread as I did get the figure when changing mine

 

[Pdawg]

I bought the exact plug removal tool as indicated on here and it doesn't fit. A deep 14mm doest fit either. So not sure what size plugs this twingo takes but they look minute. Seems there are 2 variants of the 1.2 petrol motor