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YOUR RESEARCHWhat's the best Sparkplug tube tool. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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Install i didn't clean it first and it refused
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But on the first tube I installed I didn't clean it first and it refused to seat without using excessive force.
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Clean they slipped in just fine
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When re-installing the tubes, I found that as long as I made sure that the 0 rings were wetted in oil and the seat was clean they slipped in just fine.
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I use Lock Ring Pliers, something similar to this:
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Clean they slipped in just fine
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When re-installing the tubes, I found that as long as I made sure that the 0 rings were wetted in oil and the seat was clean they slipped in just fine.
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Replace tubes if i am pulling them
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Use excessive force
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But on the first tube I installed I didn't clean it first and it refused to seat without using excessive force.
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Clean they slipped in just fine
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When re-installing the tubes, I found that as long as I made sure that the 0 rings were wetted in oil and the seat was clean they slipped in just fine.
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Boat plug worked for me.
Just make sure that it's dry and get's all the way in before you start expanding it.
Also. When re-installing the tubes, I found that as long as I made sure that the 0 rings were wetted in oil and the seat was clean they slipped in just fine.
But on the first tube I installed I didn't clean it first and it refused to seat without using excessive force.
After I wiped down the seat it snapped right in with a push of the thumb.
All you need is a bolt that's longer than the tube with a washer secured at both ends. Insert into the tube so that one washer hooks the bottom of the tube and pry out. Works well.
cheers- dj
Anyone who looks at my tools always asks what the tool is for like A986S'. Use the same thing and it always works great. Tried the boat plug but had a couple tubes crack when trying that but it does work if you are careful.
I use Lock Ring Pliers, something similar to this:
https://www.amazon.com/SPEEDWOX-Retaining-Installing-Automobile-Transmission/dp/B07QYR719L/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Lock+Ring+Pliers&qid=1622155052&sr=8-2
They work great... Squeeze and pull. Do not insert the tool too far, you want to catch just the outside end of the tube.
I always replace my tubes if I am pulling them. If you do not plan to replace the tubes make sure you have spare tubes in-case you get too aggressive squeezing the pliers (could crack the tube).
3/4 pipe and cap works too. I just made a quick video for you because I did this job last weekend and had prior to doing so had read multiple ways to remove them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPkTYTKgZVE&t=15s
I plan on posting more 986 content, so subscribe if you like!
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