Hmm, I had read that the tool for extracting a broken spark plug ran $200, but Snap-on is selling it for $89 right now. I plan to remove my plugs soon, and at ~ 50,000 mi, I'm nervous as hell. I hope it all goes smoothly, but if there is a break, $90 ain't too shabby compared to the potential cost of having someone do it and paying the extra labor charges (or god forbid messing with the heads). Not a bad price for a little insurance. Wonder if its returnable if its not needed.

Now only issue will be avoiding breaking off the porcelain in the shield.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

 

That is a good price. When I did my F140 I broke 3 plugs and reverse engineered my own extractor. Basically looks exactly the same. You probably won't need it, but nice to have on hand in case you do! Good luck. Just remember, WARM engine. I suggest doing one bank and then restart the engine to warm again. I takes some time to let the plugs soak before you go to back them out.

 

Thx for the tips, COMB!

 

thx for the link for the tool!

 

awesome thanks for the link, i have 54,000 miles on my car and i have yet to change the plugs so yes im nervous as hell as well.

 

Great price.

 

Here are a couple that are cheaper. Has anyone bought from one of these places?

$52 plug extraction tool.
http://www.toolrage.com/prodView.asp?sku=ATD-5402

$45 plug extraction tool.
http://www.unbeatablesale.com/egle04...ci_sku=EGLE045

 

Nice finds. I'm sure those work just as well as any of the others.