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Old 12-17-2016, 06:39 AM   #1
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What do you think of this method for removing spark plug tubes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0y3htZBGxc

I've been using a rubber transom plug - a method that I saw in Pedro's garage. It usually takes me 3 or 4 tries to take out the tube. This seems like it might be a little easier as long as there isn't a risk of damaging anything.

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Remember to remove the spark plugs first, lol!
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Old 12-17-2016, 08:25 AM   #3
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Long bolt and suitable size washer works also.
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I've about had it with Neil pronouncing the man's name "porsh"!
It's his name and it's not up for debate!

Fun videos, Neil! This method looks better than the bolt/washer setup, just because less parts.
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Old 12-17-2016, 09:15 AM   #5
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The washer method works really well. All at the hardware store for a $1. Tough to beat.
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Old 12-17-2016, 09:32 AM   #6
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I've about had it with Neil pronouncing the man's name "porsh"!
It's his name and it's not up for debate!

Fun videos, Neil! This method looks better than the bolt/washer setup, just because less parts.
Be kind ,poor Neil has a speech impediment.
He is also doing a lot to get nervous types to buy Boxsters. The noob Boxster community needs that visual diy stuff. The pronunciation we can overlook.How is your pronunciation of Worcester Sauce ?:-)
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Only downside is having to remove the spark plugs.

Otherwise, the video is a bit long to describe such a simple task.
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How is your pronunciation of Worcester Sauce ?:-)
Flawless, of course.
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Brits take pride in mispronouncing all foreign words. Like pronouncing Jose Djosie and Mercedes Merseidees.
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Great method with perfect inglesh.
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