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Date Posted: 10:51:23 05/15/02 Wed
Author: Thom Ross
Author Host/IP: 66.26.42.171
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Use a swivel head socket with 4" extension
In reply to: Eric 's message, "$70 for a spark plug wrench??" on 19:36:34 05/13/02 Mon

Welcome aboard. This car is a lot of fun. If you want more information about other support groups, procedures, etc. send me an email. The most important thing about the 928: Always stop the car if the belt tension light comes on. For that matter, check the tension ASAP, before it gets loose.

I tried a socket, universal, 4" extension, long extension, and ratchet in various combinations. Usually the socket would fall off down in the hole. It was tough to get out. I went to a pawn shop, and found a spark plug socket with an attached universal swivel, rusted solid to a 4" extension. This works great.

Autozone has the best tool prices around here. Look for something with a swivel attached to the socket. Maybe one of those t handle ones. If all else fails, super-glue together a socket, universal, and 4" extension.

HTH,
Thom
>I'm pretty new to the 928. I bought some new spark
>plugs and of course my plug wrench doesn't fit down
>the through the hole in the valve cover. 928
>international sells a wrench for 70. wow...is there a
>cheaper alternative? has anyone found a thin walled
>socket to fit the plugs and down through the valve
>cover?

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Re: $70 for a spark plug wrench?? -- Jerry 87 928S4, 05:46:02 05/17/02 Fri