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Posted by: mb911 Nov 30 2022, 06:48 AM
This is a spark plug tool from a 911 -914-6 tool kit. It’s missing the rubber insert. Anyone know where to source the insert? 
Posted by: fixer34 Nov 30 2022, 09:28 AM
Do you need the 'official' insert? Mine has a slightly different spark plug tool, not sure where it is from. But I think it is more of a sponge rubber type.
Maybe buy a cheap plug socket from your FLAPs and take the insert out?
Posted by: mb911 Nov 30 2022, 10:21 AM
Do you need the 'official' insert? Mine has a slightly different spark plug tool, not sure where it is from. But I think it is more of a sponge rubber type.
Maybe buy a cheap plug socket from your FLAPs and take the insert out?
not necessarily need the official one just don't know exact specs so I can make one or source one.
Posted by: PatMc Nov 30 2022, 10:29 AM
Do you need the 'official' insert? Mine has a slightly different spark plug tool, not sure where it is from. But I think it is more of a sponge rubber type.
Maybe buy a cheap plug socket from your FLAPs and take the insert out?
not necessarily need the official one just don't know exact specs so I can make one or source one.
I usually just chop a piece of the boot off an old spark plug wire and shove it in there (hard boots obviously don't work)
Posted by: mb911 Nov 30 2022, 10:55 AM
Do you need the 'official' insert? Mine has a slightly different spark plug tool, not sure where it is from. But I think it is more of a sponge rubber type.
Maybe buy a cheap plug socket from your FLAPs and take the insert out?
not necessarily need the official one just don't know exact specs so I can make one or source one.
I usually just chop a piece of the boot off an old spark plug wire and shove it in there (hard boots obviously don't work)
That’s a good idea. Of course I don’t have extra wires at the moment but I will look for one.
Posted by: fixer34 Nov 30 2022, 05:40 PM
Socket and insert from a FLAPS. It is not 'necked down' though like yours. Might have to trim the insert-it is high density sponge rubber.
This is the plug tool I have. Anyone recognize it?
I didn't want to pull the insert, but it looks like a harder rubber. As suggested, like a plug wire boot. Maybe make a junkyard trip and pull a couple?
Posted by: Jamie Nov 30 2022, 06:23 PM
Socket and insert from a FLAPS. It is not 'necked down' though like yours. Might have to trim the insert-it is high density sponge rubber.
This is the plug tool I have. Anyone recognize it?
I didn't want to pull the insert, but it looks like a harder rubber. As suggested, like a plug wire boot. Maybe make a junkyard trip and pull a couple?
That appears to be the standard plug tool that came with my 73 914-4 tool kit.
Posted by: mskala Nov 30 2022, 06:55 PM
I have the whole tool, but the rubber fails to grab any more, so
I pulled out the rubber. So this is what it looks like.
Sierra Madre is selling new spark plug wrenches but they don't really
match the old ones, so like everybody else, I think I want to find a cheap
new generic one and grab the insert if it matches well enough.
Posted by: tom.esh Nov 30 2022, 07:00 PM
Maybe try some fuel hose or heater hose. A bit of hot glue to hold it.
Posted by: bdstone914 Nov 30 2022, 07:44 PM
This is a spark plug tool from a 911 -914-6 tool kit. It’s missing the rubber insert. Anyone know where to source the insert?
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9892
Do you have an insert from a 944 spark plug tool?
I think they are very similar. If i remember correctly the insert has four ribs that run lenghtwise.
Bruce
Posted by: iankarr Nov 30 2022, 07:48 PM
I know it doesn't answer your question, but I like to use a short length of fuel hose around the top of the plug to twist it out / in. I only use the socket to break it loose or torque it down. So maybe you don't need the insert 
Posted by: rgalla9146 Nov 30 2022, 09:06 PM
I know it doesn't answer your question, but I like to use a short length of fuel hose around the top of the plug to twist it out / in. I only use the socket to break it loose or torque it down. So maybe you don't need the insert
great tip
Posted by: mb911 Dec 1 2022, 06:13 AM
I know it doesn't answer your question, but I like to use a short length of fuel hose around the top of the plug to twist it out / in. I only use the socket to break it loose or torque it down. So maybe you don't need the insert
Great idea as well.
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