Special spark plug tool?

[rdfish1]

I tried using 2 different sockets to remove the spark plugs on the 08 gtx 155 and the sockets won't fit down the hole...nothing is easy. The plug is dcpr8e and size is 5/8. Is a special plug removing socket needed?

I'm still feeling mild surging and was hoping the plugs would resolve the issue but I can't get them out.

 

[IDoSeaDoo]

Not sure about the socket,i believe i used my 16mm deep socket from HF. curious is it resolves your surging. It doesn't for me, i still get it from idle up to like 5k rpm. Mine is in a boat,so holding throttle steady is no problem and makes it much more noticeable.

 

[red2blue]

I tried using 2 different sockets to remove the spark plugs on the 08 gtx 155 and the sockets won't fit down the hole...nothing is easy. The plug is dcpr8e and size is 5/8. Is a special plug removing socket needed?

I'm still feeling mild surging and was hoping the plugs would resolve the issue but I can't get them out.

Standard plug socket and a 12" extension w/ratchet is all I've ever used.

 

[skiasylum]

Pretty sure it has to be a 5/8 "spark plug socket" as red2blue stated a standard deep 5/8 won't fit down the hole.

 

[lamajama]

It's always been a bit of a PITA for me too but I keep a extendable magnet beside me
as the socket inevitably loses the plug bringing it up. Don't know what else will work 100%

 

[red2blue]

It's always been a bit of a PITA for me too but I keep a extendable magnet beside me
as the socket inevitably loses the plug bringing it up. Don't know what else will work 100%

A plug socket has a length of rubber hose inside to grip the ceramic post.

 

[Coastiejoe]

The rubber inside the socket does two things. Protects the porcelain top which is VERY easy to crack and holds the plug in place for removal and installation.

 

[lamajama]

The socket I use has the rubber but doesn't always hold (for me anyway)

 

[skiasylum]

However you do it try to refrain from dropping the plug back down the hole if you plan on reusing them. The ceramic is fragile.

From my Seadoo service manual :

5. Remove ignition coils.
6. Unscrew spark plugs.
7. Using ignition coil as a puller, remove spark plugs.

 

[IDoSeaDoo]

Do let us know if plugs fix you surging problem