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ZionsWrath 08-28-2013 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83 (Post 1173225)
Not to be an as*-hole but if you don't understand this terminology, you shouldn't be trying to do the plugs. Take it to a reputable shop, show them this write up and let them do it.

LOL if I dont understand wobbly extension I should give up? I get he is helping but wobbly extension is like saying thing a ma jig, not useful to someone who is trying to work on their car first time...

Sportsguy83 08-28-2013 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath (Post 1173280)
LOL if I dont understand wobbly extension I should give up? I get he is helping but wobbly extension is like saying thing a ma jig, not useful to someone who is trying to work on their car first time...

Its actually not that hard to take what jamesm wrote and look for definitions

http://bit.ly/16RQaQk

Again, if you are trying to work in the car for the first time, this spark plug job is not the place to start. And again, not trying to be an asshole.

DJCarbine 08-28-2013 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath (Post 1173280)
LOL if I dont understand wobbly extension I should give up? I get he is helping but wobbly extension is like saying thing a ma jig, not useful to someone who is trying to work on their car first time...

If you can't even google what a wobble extension is, then I don't think anyone could write up a DIY to sufficiently explain how to do this.

Going by the name alone you can figure it out...

Extension.... check.
Wobble..... check.

An extension that allows a certain amount of wobble/play to get to hard to reach areas is not that far of a reach

If you never work with tools then I would not suggest this spark plug change to be your first endeavour. Everyone starts somewhere, but you also need to be willing to use resources (the internet, other experienced people) to figure things out.

Any of your friends into working on cars? The best thing to do is help them and learn. We all start somewhere, it depends on YOU if you want to learn it.

zc06_kisstherain 08-28-2013 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83 (Post 1173293)
Its actually not that hard to take what jamesm wrote and look for definitions

http://bit.ly/16RQaQk

Again, if you are trying to work in the car for the first time, this spark plug job is not the place to start. And again, not trying to be an asshole.


True.
however, step by step picture or video is 100000000000000 better than explained in words. i believe that's what he was trying to say

Foobar 08-28-2013 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath (Post 1173280)
LOL if I dont understand wobbly extension I should give up? I get he is helping but wobbly extension is like saying thing a ma jig, not useful to someone who is trying to work on their car first time...

It's an actual term for the tool. Wobble / wobbly extension. Google it up.

If he said "use one of those thingamajigs that angle the socket" then yeah, I'd agree with you.

jamesm 08-28-2013 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath (Post 1173218)
Not to be a **** but this is exactly what the average guy doesn't know shit about. What the fuck is a wobbly extension? 10mm ? what if its 12? What coil? What is a coil? rinse and repeat, I'm not washing the car.

if you don't know what a wobbly extension is, or think that extensions comes in sizes measured in millimeters, or what a coil is... you should probably just pay someone to do the job.

ZionsWrath 08-28-2013 03:26 PM

Right and someone trying to change their oil the first time should take it to a shop if they don't know what drain plug or oil grain plug gasket means.

OK GUISE

U WIN

GG NO RE

Frs300 08-28-2013 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath (Post 1173280)
LOL if I dont understand wobbly extension I should give up? I get he is helping but wobbly extension is like saying thing a ma jig, not useful to someone who is trying to work on their car first time...


its called a uniwiggle or universal you can get longer ones as well or a flex extension. i work jets so we use all kinds of stupid tools

http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/ima...sm=0.9,0.5,0,0

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzAwWDMwMA...Es!~~60_35.JPG

hmong337 08-28-2013 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pheoxs (Post 1173143)
Pretty much.

Hopefully someone posts up a DIY with pics and what tools they managed it with. (Lengths of various extensions to get the right combinations).

YES! This would be golden if somebody can do it. Or better yet, make an instructional video.

I literally shit myself looking at the factory service manual.

King Tut 08-28-2013 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Frs300 (Post 1173451)
its called a uniwiggle or universal you can get longer ones as well or a flex extension. i work jets so we use all kinds of stupid tools

http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/ima...sm=0.9,0.5,0,0

That pictured is not actually correct. THis is what he is talking about where all the socket does is wobble a little bit instead of allowing so much articulation:

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece...set-67065.html

Frs300 08-28-2013 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut (Post 1173481)
That pictured is not actually correct. THis is what he is talking about where all the socket does is wobble a little bit instead of allowing so much articulation:l

still going to need a universal i think i tried doing it before i blew my motor up just to see how hard/easy it was. i used the wobble extension as well i forget wtf we call it at work.

DJCarbine 08-28-2013 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath (Post 1173448)
Right and someone trying to change their oil the first time should take it to a shop if they don't know what drain plug or oil grain plug gasket means.

OK GUISE

U WIN

GG NO RE

Having seen the results of oil changes gone bad.... if you are in doubt of your abilities, don't do it and try to get some experience watching others or using the internet/youtube to become comfortable with it.

hmong337 08-28-2013 05:39 PM

Okay... now that we know what a "wobble" attachment is lol, does anybody have an easier way than the FSM to change/check the plugs?

I'm not a certified mechanic but I can turn a wrench and consider myself pretty intermediate when it comes to working on cars.

PineappleFriedRice 08-28-2013 06:10 PM

I use those same flex extensions at work too! That, a high torque and screw grab saves half an hour of extra work:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frs300 (Post 1173451)
its called a uniwiggle or universal you can get longer ones as well or a flex extension. i work jets so we use all kinds of stupid tools

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzAwWDMwMA...Es!~~60_35.JPG



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