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James Brown 04-27-2011 11:53 PM

New spark plug tool?
 
well it could help anyway. The snap-on extendable extension, 3/8" kit in 4-6" and 6-8". A little pricy like most things Snap-on but it looks like a good fit for those front plugs.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1303973582.jpg
Around $100.

Halm 04-28-2011 04:53 AM

James, are the sockets permanently attached to the shaft, i.e. 1 unit?

sc_rufctr 04-28-2011 06:30 AM

They do look nice but I've been using this one for about 11 years. Never a problem.
My OEM ones in the tool roll look brand new.

Snapon again.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1303997371.jpg

James Brown 04-28-2011 01:25 PM

it's just an extension, you still need a socket, like Peter has.

euro911sc 04-28-2011 03:57 PM

I don't know why people complain about this... I just use the plug socket and a medium extension... *shrug* works like a champ and I didn't have to pay extra for anything...

Halm 04-28-2011 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by euro911sc (Post 5991399)
I don't know why people complain about this... I just use the plug socket and a medium extension... *shrug* works like a champ and I didn't have to pay extra for anything...

True. But have you ever had the socket disengage the extension? PITA!

boyt911sc 04-28-2011 07:19 PM

That's preventable.......
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Halm (Post 5991422)
True. But have you ever had the socket disengage the extension? PITA!

Halm,

Use an extension with a locking device like this:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1304043499.jpg

Tony

James Brown 04-28-2011 08:03 PM

No thanks, it's not snap-on

Canada Kev 04-28-2011 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halm (Post 5991422)
True. But have you ever had the socket disengage the extension? PITA!

I just use some of this - still flexes, but doesn't allow the extension to come apart. And cheap, too... :)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1304048966.jpg

myamoto1 04-28-2011 10:14 PM

Just weld the universal on - much cheaper and works like a champ.

Halm 04-29-2011 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myamoto1 (Post 5992051)
Just weld the universal on - much cheaper and works like a champ.

Exactly. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. :D

tobluforu 04-29-2011 04:23 AM

I too have a small ext that is duct tapped to the spark plug socket, works great.

RSWiser 04-29-2011 04:24 AM

The first time I used my standard plug socket and extension, I learned. Took me about 45 minutes to fish my socket out of #6.

Now I just duct tape the socket to the extension.

Duct Tape if my friend.

mpetry 04-29-2011 04:46 AM

+ 1 on that Snap On socket with extension, it is the shiznit. No fishing around with a magnet, no duct tape, it's great, especially on the back cylinders.

RWebb 04-29-2011 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Brown (Post 5989824)
well it could help anyway. The snap-on extendable extension, 3/8" kit in 4-6" and 6-8". A little pricy like most things Snap-on but it looks like a good fit for those front plugs.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1303973582.jpg
Around $100.

what's the Snap-Off p/n on that thing?

James Brown 04-29-2011 01:49 PM

202fxkv

myamoto1 04-29-2011 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halm (Post 5992241)
Exactly. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. :D

will try to post a pic of mine tonight.

I'm all for quality tools, but can't see why someone would pay $100 for a tool you can make for around $15. Mine would have to break 6 times to break even, and if you're breaking a socket pulling out spark plugs, you've got much bigger issues than a broken socket.... :rolleyes:

jhelgesen 05-02-2011 10:00 AM

I drilled and tapped a hole in the side of my spark plug socket, secured it to an extension with a set screw. Never let me down since.

nesslar 05-02-2011 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myamoto1 (Post 5993246)
will try to post a pic of mine tonight.

I'm all for quality tools, but can't see why someone would pay $100 for a tool you can make for around $15. Mine would have to break 6 times to break even, and if you're breaking a socket pulling out spark plugs, you've got much bigger issues than a broken socket.... :rolleyes:

Right on. I'm surprised we aren't hearing about broken plugs instead......isn't 150ft-lbs. enough? :rolleyes:


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