Source for sparkplug rubber inserts?

[glenmore]

Any place to get the rubber socket inserts besides Snap-On? They want $3.45 a piece!

 

[chadster1]

Any place to get the rubber socket inserts besides Snap-On? They want $3.45 a piece!

...and that price includes shipping.

 

[mooman]

The inserts that go into spark plug sockets?

 

[MattT]

...and that price includes shipping.

Exactly. Unless you need several I doubt you'll beat Snap-ons price.

 

[dankicksass]

I found one wedged inside a BMW overhead coil pack extension a few weeks ago, customer complained her engine didn't have any power after dealer service. No codes, no significant KR, O2 was within normal. Very odd.

For what it's worth, I like KD/Gearwrench magnetic spark plug sockets. I think I paid just under $20 for the set of three with wobbles.

 

[2chipped]

Vacuum line.

 

[Old Donn]

For what it's worth, I like KD/Gearwrench magnetic spark plug sockets. I think I paid just under $20 for the set of three with wobbles.

Toptul makes magnetic plug sockets too. All I use anymore.

 

[rayzor32]

pretty sure snap on would warranty it..

 

[larry_g]

Some people will spend a dollar to save a dime. How many hours of your time and ours are you willing to waste to find something cheaper...

lg
no neat sig line

 

[DrkMtnDew]

steal the insert out of a cheap socket and use just a dab of rubber cement. works good.

 

[Toolhorder]

I think the Snap On design is a way better design than other brands. I have several spark plug sockets in my box and I usually just grab whatever. Last week I tried to use a Craftsman and it kept loosing the insert. Finally after about half the job being done I switched it out for a SO one. Problem solved. I've NEVER lost an insert yet from a SO socket but there's plenty of time left in my career. Craftsman inserts seem to come out pretty regular though. Annoying for a guy on the job, not really a big deal for the home user.

 

[bczygan]

I think the Snap On design is a way better design than other brands. I have several spark plug sockets in my box and I usually just grab whatever. Last week I tried to use a Craftsman and it kept loosing the insert. Finally after about half the job being done I switched it out for a SO one. Problem solved. I've NEVER lost an insert yet from a SO socket but there's plenty of time left in my career. Craftsman inserts seem to come out pretty regular though. Annoying for a guy on the job, not really a big deal for the home user.

Annoying for the home user too! I hate tools that fight with me rather than helping. I'm a big enough doofis all by myself. I need tools that will get me in the groove.