nickh7 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I had a loose plug nipped it up but now cant get the socket off the plug ! its wobbly but want come off. I've got a long nose set of pliers on it but they slip off Ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 26, 2016 Member Share Posted August 26, 2016 Which engine?Photo?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F111C Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Just an idea but what about putting a finger from a surgical glove over the end of an extension bar and try to get that into the socket so it grips the extension more than it does the plug.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Nick, you may try double sided tape on the pliers for extra grip and next time use duct tape on the socket and extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Well I never , I wandered out Beer in hand ( Green Geko IPA from Lidl) and with a little bit of wiggling whilst applying a twist I felt it move a touch , used Elie's tape idea on the pliers and out it cameTurns out the rubber collar in the socket was sticking to the plug but I think it was the beer what did it It was a k by the way and I had two loose ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Those rubber inserts often grip tighter that the sprung ball on the end of an extension bar. I often place the plug with the rubber bit in place ... then remove it ftom the socket for tightening. A bit of silicone grease on the ceramic part of the plug helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Lidl beer next time just tape the socket to the extension and Bob's your uncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Lidl Ale is made by the Marstons Brewiers and is rather good for £1.25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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