glow plug socket for 86 3.2

[alexandervdr]

any recommendations about which type to use?

[mrrolleyes]

oh spark plug wrench?
the one in the tool kit works great

[Locker537]

There are lots of opinions and threads on the topic.

My preferred is this one made by Gearwrench. It's ~$20 most places.

https://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-3930d-3-8-drive-6-point-6-magnetic-swivel-spark-plug-socket-13-16.html

[alexandervdr]

Originally Posted by mrrolleyes

oh spark plug wrench?
the one in the tool kit works great

not sure I have the correct one in the toolkit...I'll post a picture

[alexandervdr]

Originally Posted by Locker537

There are lots of opinions and threads on the topic.

My preferred is this one made by Gearwrench. It's ~$20 most places.

https://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-3930d-3-8-drive-6-point-6-magnetic-swivel-spark-plug-socket-13-16.html

I like it because it has some sophistication to eliminate most of what can go wrong or lead to swearing

[alexandervdr]

sorry for the misleading title, it should read spark plugs and not glow plug (I am a RC airplane/heli guy, our engines have glow plugs)

[proporsche]

i have been using this one past 40 years..pic # 1 or get the one from 911 tool kit pic #2

[Ctopher]

I’ve used this Hazet spark plug wrench, it works great as well.

https://www.kctool.com/hazet-2505-2-spark-plug-wrench-20-8mm-3-8-drive/


CTopher

[911pcars]

Originally Posted by Locker537

There are lots of opinions and threads on the topic.

My preferred is this one made by Gearwrench. It's ~$20 most places.

https://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-3930d-3-8-drive-6-point-6-magnetic-swivel-spark-plug-socket-13-16.html

I like it because it has some sophistication to eliminate most of what can go wrong or lead to swearing.

The above GearWrench spark plug socket is fine. Try to minimize the number of parts that can separate under the fan shroud.

Sherwood

[proporsche]

Originally Posted by 911pcars

The above GearWrench spark plug socket is fine. Try to minimize the number of parts that can separate under the fan shroud.

Sherwood

the Snap on tools i used have not that problem;-)The spark plug socket is from 1985 when i bought it at Sears...by Craftsman..

Ivan

[gtc]

+1 for the gear wrench tool. I use it with a flex head ratchet.

[Ok here we go]

Originally Posted by Ctopher

I’ve used this Hazet spark plug wrench, it works great as well.

https://www.kctool.com/hazet-2505-2-spark-plug-wrench-20-8mm-3-8-drive/


CTopher

Bought this same one from a German tool dealer on the web. The tool works really well, especially for Cyl #3 and #6.

It was $45 (included DHL international shipping) and got it shipped stateside within 5 days. Price went up about $6, and shipping is much higher now.

https://handtools-from-germany.com/en/hazet/specialty-tools/engine/spark-glow-plug/hazet-2505-2-spark-plug-wrench-20-8-mm-13-16.html

[Ctopher]

Originally Posted by Ok here we go

Bought this same one from a German tool dealer on the web. The tool works really well, especially for Cyl #3 and #6.

It was $45 (included DHL international shipping) and got it shipped stateside within 5 days. Price went up about $6, and shipping is much higher now.

https://handtools-from-germany.com/en/hazet/specialty-tools/engine/spark-glow-plug/hazet-2505-2-spark-plug-wrench-20-8-mm-13-16.html

I’ve bought many a German tool via Amazon.de over the last few years. The only catch is sellers that ship internationally, when they do the tools with shipping are still cheaper than buying here in the states. I’ve done this for many Hazet, Gedore and Stahlwille tools.

CTopher

[Ok here we go]

Originally Posted by Ctopher

I’ve bought many a German tool via Amazon.de over the last few years. The only catch is sellers that ship internationally, when they do the tools with shipping are still cheaper than buying here in the states. I’ve done this for many Hazet, Gedore and Stahlwille tools.

CTopher

Good tip! I'll keep that in mind next time I go looking for some tools

[gamin]

+++ For the gearwrench tool. Works great. Love the flex and magnet.