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Feb 25, 2009 | 04:24 PM

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SLP spark plug removal socket

So I just bought the slp spark plug removal socket. Basically its just an open ended socket that the spark plug stick out of which you can then turn with a wrench. its supposed to help out in those real tight spaces. im just curious to see if anyone had any experiences with this particular socket or one like it?

Feb 25, 2009 | 04:29 PM

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yes it works nice.

Feb 25, 2009 | 04:32 PM

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had to go look for a picture of it... I haven't seen one like this till now. Interesting. Here it is.... SLP spark plug socket :

Feb 25, 2009 | 04:36 PM

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one of the best tools ever invented, saved me so many headaches

Feb 25, 2009 | 04:41 PM

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excellent tool well worth the money

Feb 25, 2009 | 04:57 PM

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Yepp works good!

Feb 25, 2009 | 05:10 PM

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It's a breeze changing plugs....on an LT1 I change all but #2 from the bottom....and on an LS1 I change all but #8 from the top....no special sockets,ratchets, or swivels were needed

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Feb 25, 2009 | 05:49 PM

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cool sounds like i made a good investment then.

Feb 25, 2009 | 05:51 PM

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It's a breeze changing plugs....on an LT1 I change all but #2 from the bottom....and on an LS1 I change all but #8 from the top....no special sockets,ratchets, or swivels were needed

you should do a write up then because most of the lt1 crowd has a pretty difficult time getting them out. share your secrets

Feb 25, 2009 | 06:19 PM

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Well worth the $20 or whatever the hell they are charging for it these days. I use mine on every plug change, this and a ratchet wrench.

Feb 25, 2009 | 06:37 PM

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the funny thing about that socket is its a craftsman sold for 29.95 (last i checked). snap on sells a shorty like that for 25. they work well regardless.

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:14 PM

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these work

http://www.headersockets.com/

or just cut down a standard socket..

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:38 PM

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I'm sure it probably works great. I used a socket and a pair of vice grips.

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:58 PM

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u dont have to buy it u can make one like i did i just use the one that i have and cut it with a dremmel u can cut it with anithing that cuts metal save ur self 20 bucks and works great

Feb 25, 2009 | 11:22 PM

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^^word^^

Feb 25, 2009 | 11:34 PM

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you should do a write up then because most of the lt1 crowd has a pretty difficult time getting them out. share your secrets

lol I've heard horror stories about changing plugs in these F-bodies.....so I put it off for 8 months and 2 weeks ago I changed plugs in an LS1 and the next day I changed them in my LT1....Took about an hr and 15mins to change mine.