1988 Mondial 3.2 Spark Plug Socket

Partsman@PDX · 06-22-2010, 05:39 PM

What size is the spark plug socket supposed to be to remove the spark plugs in a 3.2 mondial engine. I have 3 diffrent sizes and not one of them fits.

Brian · 06-22-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Partsman@PDX

What size is the spark plug socket supposed to be to remove the spark plugs in a 3.2 mondial engine. I have 3 diffrent sizes and not one of them fits.

Either 5/8 or 18mm. There are sparkplugs for that motor in both sizes.

Partsman@PDX · 06-22-2010, 05:55 PM

Thanks, Any special socket needed?

Brian · 06-22-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Partsman@PDX

Thanks, Any special socket needed?

The car came with one. Dont suppose it is still there?

The American tool makers finally got around to making 18mm plug sockets. I would get a spark plug specific socket with a built in universal joint. It will make life easier getting front bank plugs out.

ECSofVirginia · 06-23-2010, 10:15 AM

The 18mm socket I use came from Matco Tools; PN BD18M6P...not a "universal" but effective. You can order it off their website as opposed to looking for a truck if it's easier.

Partsman@PDX · 06-25-2010, 10:42 AM

Got the 18mm socket and worked like a charm.
Does anyone know what the commpression is supposed to be on a good 1988 3.2 mondial? (In PSI)

ECSofVirginia · 06-28-2010, 07:49 AM

160 PSI is a good reference point. The best use for the compression test is to look for significant variances in pressures from cylinder to cylinder or from bank to bank as opposed to the peak pressure.

A variance of up to 15psi is generally "acceptable", anything more indicates a real problem.

If you want to verify that a cylinder is in good condition a "leakage tester" with compressed air is a much more accurate tool, it will also tell you where the failure is: piston rings, exhaust or intake valves.

Partsman@PDX · 06-30-2010, 09:20 AM

Well I check the compression in the mondial I have and all the cylinders were 160-170 psi, Thas good right?

ECSofVirginia · 06-30-2010, 01:12 PM

Yea, 160-170 is definately good.

06-22-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
Partsman@PDX Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 24	1988 Mondial 3.2 Spark Plug Socket What size is the spark plug socket supposed to be to remove the spark plugs in a 3.2 mondial engine. I have 3 diffrent sizes and not one of them fits.

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06-22-2010, 05:55 PM	#3
Partsman@PDX Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 24	Thanks, Any special socket needed?

06-23-2010, 10:15 AM	#5
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 476 Name: Josh Hill	The 18mm socket I use came from Matco Tools; PN BD18M6P...not a "universal" but effective. You can order it off their website as opposed to looking for a truck if it's easier.

06-25-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
Partsman@PDX Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 24	Got the 18mm socket and worked like a charm. Does anyone know what the commpression is supposed to be on a good 1988 3.2 mondial? (In PSI)

06-28-2010, 07:49 AM	#7
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 476 Name: Josh Hill	160 PSI is a good reference point. The best use for the compression test is to look for significant variances in pressures from cylinder to cylinder or from bank to bank as opposed to the peak pressure. A variance of up to 15psi is generally "acceptable", anything more indicates a real problem. If you want to verify that a cylinder is in good condition a "leakage tester" with compressed air is a much more accurate tool, it will also tell you where the failure is: piston rings, exhaust or intake valves.

06-30-2010, 09:20 AM	#8
Partsman@PDX Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 24	Well I check the compression in the mondial I have and all the cylinders were 160-170 psi, Thas good right?

06-30-2010, 01:12 PM	#9
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 476 Name: Josh Hill	Yea, 160-170 is definately good.