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I hate to ask about something that SHOULD be so simple, but
does anyone have any tips on removing spark plugs on a 911. 2.7 liter to be exact. I have tried numerous times using my 5/8th inch spark plug socket but it doesn't seem to be the right size.
Any help would be great.

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Probably not much help, but the factory plug tool really is ideal for this job.

If you don't have one in your tool kit, you can probably get one from Pelican, or you local dealer.

Tom

You know I've used the same socket so long I can't remember if it is 3/4" or 5/8". For some reason I think it is 3/4". You will also need a 4" extension to reach the plugs. 4" extensions are tough to find locally so you can always use a 3" and 1" extension with the socket. Make sure your socket has the rubber insert to grab the spark plug.

Kurt, Did you ever go for the locking extension?

Nope, just welded the 1" and 3" extension together. I know some people have claimed to have had the socket come off their extension, but I have not had that problem. Course a locking extension would be extra protection. But then if my socket came off I always have that extending magnet handy!

A magnetic spark plug socket is really nice. It makes installing plugs much easier. Snap-on makes a nice one.

Patrick:

The Porsche tool in your toolkit is the perfect way to go. Why? Because it holds the plug nicely, can angle in any direction and still snug the plug in or take it out, and it have a nice knurled circle at the top to hand thread the plug in to prevent cross threading.

I always figured my toolset would provide the means to pull plugs and didn't bother with the factory tool. Hubris! Once you use the factory tool you will realize you could have been drinking beer by the time you would have been pulling #6 with any other combination.

If you don't have one, get one. There is no substitute!

John

Just use the stanard 13/16th(I believe) spark plug socket and short extension which comes in every 3/8 drive socket set. Use the rubber insert in the spark plug socket in removal of the plug; take the rubber insert out of the socket for instalation of the plug( if you don't the socket will stick on the plug and the extension will disconnect from the socket).