Greetings fellow earthlings,

Seeing as my 2011 XJ 5.0 portfolio has done 100kms I'm going to replace the spark plugs (was thinking Bosch 96327 for these). Manual suggests using removal tool 303-1450. Failing that anyone recommend a alternative? What's the clearances like for getting a bog standard 14mm plug remover down there? Cheers in advance.

 

Do a search for Big Will's spark plug change thread. His car is an XF but the same engine. No need for a special tool besides a more unique spark plug socket (I can't remember exactly what it is but it's listed in his thread).

 

Just did mine, and the Lisle Long Flex Mag Pick Up Tool was my best friend. Here is the Part #:66580. Driver side is the worst side lol Good Luck!

 

hi I hope you are well I've got an xjr575 v8 am trying desperately to do the plugs got 3 done on bank a but the 4th I can't even get my hand to let alone any tools how did you do yours? And bank b looks just as impossible any help would be gratefully recieved many thanks steve

 

hi I hope you are well I've got an xjr575 v8 am trying desperately to do the plugs got 3 done on bank a but the 4th I can't even get my hand to let alone any tools how did you do yours? And bank b looks just as impossible any help would be gratefully recieved many thanks steve
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Did you follow the advice above?
Bigg Will made a nice thread on this?

I found this with a quick search?
5.0L Spark Plug Change
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for the most part its a case of let the dealer do it but ive got some wobble extensions and flexible bits coming along with hope a prayer a few choice words and a set of new fingers