One word:

MIG



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just weld your spark plug socket to an extension - guaranteed not to fall off.

for the tool junkies...
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Here is a simple but effective option that I use on my 911. Attach a length of hose to the end of the spark plug and turn it in by hand first. Then take the rubber insert out of your spark plug socket. It will never be a problem for you again. You will need to use the same hose to remove the spark plug as well, you simply loosen it enough to turn by hand.

Waaalllaaa

Hope that this helps,


Erik Johnson
GBox Sales Manager
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Is that a Hazet tool? Do you have a part number or link?

Yep, it's a Hazet...sold as a plug wrench for the air cooled VW...Hazet # is 2505-2.
I hung on to mine when I sold the car, since I'd already given Evren one as a gift. Works great..Middle adjustable setting and a stubby 3/8" ratchet does the trick.
I'm afraid I forget which online vendor I bought them from.

It's available on this page (contol-F for the part number 2505-2) for $50:
HAZET Tools Catalog Page, Hazet Germany

I think the one I posted for $20 is probably more useful, but I'm a sucker for the German tools :)

plus 1 on the locking extension , if you need a universal joint use it on top not in the barrel hole ...