Look At My Tool

[Geoff Peace]

Originally Posted by Tedtalker

I bought this nice spark plug tool. Swivel socket / Extension / magnetic head all-in-one at Advance Auto Parts with a 40% off coupon. Wound up costing $7.19. The magnet is very strong so no fishing for falling spark plugs and since the extension is attached no worries there either. The Bosch Iridiums are smooth idling ( I gapped them to .043). The Bosch come pre-gapped at .039.

The tool is of high quality and the brand is GearWrench; part# 80546.

Just thought I'd pass it along for those that would rather fish for Tuna.

What is the point of a swivel socket? A straight extension is necessary on all cars. A swivel will simply allow the drive to rotate eccentrically and crack/break the insulator.
Regards Geoff Peace.

[Tedtalker]

Originally Posted by Geoff Peace

What is the point of a swivel socket? A straight extension is necessary on all cars. A swivel will simply allow the drive to rotate eccentrically and crack/break the insulator.
Regards Geoff Peace.

Well I can tell you it did seem to help guide it in for me because I had a 3" extension attached to my tool. It's a very mild angle, about a 30 degree arc. Because of the magnet,there is no need for a rubber insert and the socket only grips the spark plug hex. It also has a lifetime warranty and being that spark plug installation/removal is usually a low torque endeavor, it seems to be tough enough for the job. It got 5 star ratings in the reviews and I think I'll give it one as well or two thumbs up.
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-805.../dp/B0014ZVSVK