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Old 05-14-2014, 05:24 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by shadrach74 View Post
That looks like way tooooo much work.
Really?
I guess my math is a little different than yours….

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Do yourself a favor and get a set up like this:

1) transom plug - $5

2) just about any old redundant socket you have lying around. Free!

Using a dremel notch the socket so that it securely fits the "T" handle on the transom plug..

Hmmm… strange I think mine is in most people’s bolt drawer, no need to cut up a good socket, or spend the day to hunt down a transom plug…

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Insert the transom plug into the spark plug tube and then ratchet the T on top the plug using the notched out socket. It will tighten and then breaks loose, easily pulled from the cam cover.
Vs…


Insert tool then use pry bar and it pops out…

Uh which takes longer??? LOL

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With this set up, it takes approximately 30secs to remove a spark plug tube.
Vs. maybe not even twenty seconds, no trip to the store needed, and what happens when you have a spark plug tube that is stuck? I guess you would be SOL and have to go into the bolt drawer and make this tool for nothing I guess….



Vs.





But mine is not endorsed by Pedro…

Okay you win…

Here is the video for those interested.

my lil' invention... spark plug tube removal tool I made for Porsche - YouTube






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