Ultimate spark plug installation / removal tool?

[930cab89]

I'm just having a miserable time with the tool I have now and I would like to know which tool you consider to be the best to install / remove the spark plugs on the 911? On my 1989 930, there is especially little space around cylinder 1 to put a tool.

[Gustyones]

Do you by chance have the original tool kit that came with the car? There is an awesome tool inside that kit that makes short work of the project.

[John W.]

+1 the original removal tool in your tool kit works like a champ. If you search here you can find a few other tools that some people like, but by in large the original tool is the way to go. I do remember a thread here with a link to a source where you can buy one if needed.

[dshepp806]

The "orig' is the "gig"....


Doyle

[Wil Ferch]

+1 ..... the original tool kit piece.... jointed / spring loaded Klein 21.....

[Joe Bob]

oem iz da schizzle.....

[Oh Haha]

I changed the plugs on a 930 last year. The factory tool is the best for this job. I tried one I have but quickly went back to the factory one.

[john walker's workshop]

the factory tool has a 6 point allen wrench hole in it, so it doesn't work that well. cut the end off and weld/braze a 3/8" short extension drive to it. total length 5 and 5/8". i've used the same one for about 30 years and it rocks. #6 on an SC with the aluminum tube running over it requires you get the plug mostly out and then use a regular plug socket and extension to complete the job.

[T77911S]

the factory tool is a pain.

i use a craftsman sparkplug socket, a swivel and 3in extension. JW's would work better in that my way, sometimes the socket comes off. i dont have a welder

[fred cook]

I use a spark plug socket with the rubber insert taped to a short extension. In the end of the extension, I place a Sears hex headed insert that allows me to use a ratcheting box wrench. The Sears inserts come in a set for 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive sizes. This setup works especially well for the #6 plug that is otherwise very difficult to remove. The fine ratcheting drive on the box wrench allows the plug to be turned even with limited space. Hope this helps.

[MH911]

Ones I remove the air box lid with the air filter and remove the heater tube from the blower, using the spark plug tool from the tool kit is a snap. Takes this newbie about 30 minutes.

[KTL]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

the factory tool has a 6 point allen wrench hole in it, so it doesn't work that well. .

I'll second what John said. Plus, the factory tool I have has a 12 pt. wrench hole in it. That said, it's still the best spark plug socket I have. I have a bunch of old school spark plug sockets that were made back when things were made well, and the Porsche plug is the hot setup.

[sc_rufctr]

I've always used the Snapon one with the uni joint built in. A short extensions and Snapon ratchet handle.
Works fine... I had it before I bought my car so I tried it and never stopped.

The OEM one is fine but that stays in the tool roll in the front of the car.

Just make sure you don't drop anything on your bumper or better still cover your bumper with a thick blanket or a service cover.

Mine is similar to this one.

[RoninLB]

Hazet

[boyt911sc]

I have this tool for more than 20 years and very convenient for spark plug removal/installation specially in 911 cars.


Tony

[tuchan]

Found a great little tool at the local shop. This makes life very easy. Will be easier again when the Snap On swivel socket comes too

[Kidasters]

I like the factory tool. So much that I have 2 of them.

Some people weld a spark plug socket to a short extension and use that.

[db_cooper]

RoninLB you are correct..Hazet made in West Germany #2505-2..is the bomb.

Once used you will never go back..since 1977, thousands of 911 spark plugs. Wonderful!

[rattlsnak]

4" extension with swivel spark plug socket. Been using that setup for many years.

[fred cook]

Originally Posted by fred cook

I use a spark plug socket with the rubber insert taped to a short extension. In the end of the extension, I place a Sears hex headed insert that allows me to use a ratcheting box wrench. The Sears inserts come in a set for 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive sizes. This setup works especially well for the #6 plug that is otherwise very difficult to remove. The fine ratcheting drive on the box wrench allows the plug to be turned even with limited space. Hope this helps.

Here are some pictures of the tool that I use for the #6 sparkplug.