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Spark Plugs in and out of cylinders 1 and 3

FM Former Member
I hope one of you guys can help because I'm too old for this. I have a VS with a VW engine and Delorto carbs and intake manifolds. I have spent the better part of today trying to change plugs. Cylinders 2 & 4 OK. 1 and 3 seem impossible to reach in any sensible way. I finally got 1 out, but two hours of trying has failed to get the new plug in. Ain't much room for human appendages.
Long, long ago I had a twin plug Porsche Carrera. I used to pull the engine to change those plugs . . . but that was then, this is now. I really need a better way before it's time to head over to assisted living somewhere. I'll buy any tool, try any idea, learn any new trick.
I read the forum regularly haven't seen the answer to this one. Please point me in the right direction if you can. Thanks. Rick
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FM Former Member
I hope one of you guys can help because I'm too old for this. I have a VS with a VW engine and Delorto carbs and intake manifolds. I have spent the better part of today trying to change plugs. Cylinders 2 & 4 OK. 1 and 3 seem impossible to reach in any sensible way. I finally got 1 out, but two hours of trying has failed to get the new plug in. Ain't much room for human appendages.
Long, long ago I had a twin plug Porsche Carrera. I used to pull the engine to change those plugs . . . but that was then, this is now. I really need a better way before it's time to head over to assisted living somewhere. I'll buy any tool, try any idea, learn any new trick.
I read the forum regularly haven't seen the answer to this one. Please point me in the right direction if you can. Thanks. Rick
FM Former Member
The limited amount of room does make it tough but if you still have a Porsche plug wrench, those work pretty well to get the plugs out.
(The kind that uses an allen wrench to apply torque)
If you don't have a Porsche wrench, then a plug socket, universal joint and a small extension will usually do the trick.

To reinstall them, I use a 3 or 4 inch piece of 5/16" hose. Push the plug into the hose, and you'll be able to feel when the threads start.

Once the threads have started and the plug has seated, you can torque with which ever wrench work for you.
FM Former Member
good tip and to add to it (since you really don't want to cross thread the plug inthe head) is to use the hose like mentioned, but turn it anti-clockwise until you hear and feel and tiny "click". That click is the threads matching.

I've been using that technique for years and has never failed me.
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