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Quickstep192 10-01-2014 03:15 PM

Question about Klein 21 Spark Plug tool hex drive size
 
I have a Klein 21 spark plug wrench that I really like for starting spark plugs. I'd really like to do the final tightening with the tool too, but I don't have a tool that fits the hex drive. While looking for an allen wrench or allen socket, I discovered that 10mm is a little small (sloppy fit) and that 11mm won't go in. Is there a special sized hex tool specifically designed to fit the Klein 21 tool?

Justin@Athens 10-01-2014 04:57 PM

A Torx #50 fits almost perfectly and engages 50% of the splines. I don't know if Klein makes a bit or socket to drive the tool other than the L shaped wrench that came in the factory tool kit.

Justin@Athens 10-01-2014 05:19 PM

Upon further research, a triple square bit would be a perfect fit, as it has 12 facets to engage all of the factory tool's spline recesses. I would buy a set rather than just one as I don't know what size bit is required (maybe 8 or 12mm)

Also, many newer models (996 and forward use this fastener with this kind of head) at least in one place I can recall. (door striker plate)
VIM Tools XZN100 3/8" Drive Metric Triple Square Bit 8-Pc Socket Set VIMXZN100

Quickstep192 10-02-2014 04:10 AM

Hmmmmmm. Did later tools have splines? Mine is a hex drive. But - It's not 10mm; it's bigger than that, but not quite 11mm.

Justin@Athens 10-02-2014 01:56 PM

Hmm, must be different form my tool out of the 964.

Here is what mine looks like:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412286962.jpg


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