atikovi
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Couldn't find any Gearwrench in that size like my 3 pc set with swivel extensions. Only requirement is it be magnetic.
Which 14mm spark plug socket?
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Wamsutta
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Part# S9714MKMAG
Those S-o sockets above are pretty thick (and expensive!), if you need thin wall, here you go...
Ko-ken Zeal 3300CZ-14, about $20 from Frankstools.com Clip retention though (which I prefer)
https://www.frankstools.com/kozspplso14m.html
KTC B3A-14P has magnetic retention, about $20 too. Frank can get it for you too...
I use both of these types and they are very high quality, might make you toss your GW stuff
Ko-ken Zeal 3300CZ-14, about $20 from Frankstools.com Clip retention though (which I prefer)
https://www.frankstools.com/kozspplso14m.html
KTC B3A-14P has magnetic retention, about $20 too. Frank can get it for you too...
I use both of these types and they are very high quality, might make you toss your GW stuff
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vssjim
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snap on is too thick for a lot of eurotrash applications
This $8 socket on Amazon? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ZF461Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Fedwrench
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What is your application? i see many people posting six point sockets but, if you work on german vehicles, you may need twelve point 14 mm.
http://www.jtc.tools/product/3-8-universal-spark-plugsock-by-jtc-4389
http://www.jtc.tools/product/3-8-universal-spark-plugsock-by-jtc-4389
Certified Drunk
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Hopefully it's not for a 3v Mustang..
I have a Snap on socket and plug extractor I'll sell you.
I have a Snap on socket and plug extractor I'll sell you.
3v anything....
I bought a no name brand for that. Worked. Also got to replace a coil. Sold the truck.
Wamsutta
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Qualitytools
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Those S-o sockets above are pretty thick (and expensive!), if you need thin wall, here you go...
Ko-ken Zeal 3300CZ-14, about $20 from Frankstools.com Clip retention though (which I prefer)
https://www.frankstools.com/kozspplso14m.html
KTC B3A-14P has magnetic retention, about $20 too. Frank can get it for you too...
I use both of these types and they are very high quality, might make you toss your GW stuff
Have you encountered an issue with the KOKEN due to its taper profile? Additionally, you indicated that you use both the KTC and KOKEN, do you find an advantage of one make over the other, if so would you mind expanding on your remarks? Thanks and Happy Holidays
I also have a Snap-On but it is 9/16". I wished I had gotten the 14mm version. 9/16" is a bit loose.
Both are excellent quality and I haven't had issues with either. Both are nice and thin and go down SP wells that stymie other sockets. I prefer the clip retention of the Ko-ken, but pick your preference.
Went with https://www.ewktool.com/bmw-thin-wall-spark-plug-socket For under $10 and something I might only use once or twice a year it should be fine.
This is what I use for 12 point, 14mm plugs on MINI:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben-parts/14mm-deep-well-spark-plug-socket-3-8-drive/001247sch01a/
bsaint
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My mac one is super thin.
Qualitytools
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Thanks for the feedback!
Not magnetic, but a good socket none the less;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076MLLHMB/?tag=atomicindustr-21
12 point are more common on BMW group vehicles, including Smart and Mini.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076MLLHMB/?tag=atomicindustr-21
12 point are more common on BMW group vehicles, including Smart and Mini.
Yeah, I mean they're spark plug sockets...
Not a lot to go wrong with them but access is the key, in a lot of euro vehicles thin wall is a necessity. One issue may be frozen plugs where you need a freakin impact, but other than an extreme scenario no need to spend a fortune. The only time I spent a small fortune on a SP socket was for BMW S14/S38 engine, at the time Hazet 880AMGT-3 was the cheapest, about $60 (ouch!)
Like a lot of hand tools, I think KTC and Ko-ken offer one hell of a bang for the buck...
Not a lot to go wrong with them but access is the key, in a lot of euro vehicles thin wall is a necessity. One issue may be frozen plugs where you need a freakin impact, but other than an extreme scenario no need to spend a fortune. The only time I spent a small fortune on a SP socket was for BMW S14/S38 engine, at the time Hazet 880AMGT-3 was the cheapest, about $60 (ouch!)
Like a lot of hand tools, I think KTC and Ko-ken offer one hell of a bang for the buck...
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shockwave
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Asian makes use a 6 point
Euro use a 12 point
And USA is 9/16 for fords I have not encountered gym or Chrysler
With these I use snap on 14mm universal 6point on Asian and 9/16 long on ford 3v and standard snap on 12 point 14mm on eurospec
Euro use a 12 point
And USA is 9/16 for fords I have not encountered gym or Chrysler
With these I use snap on 14mm universal 6point on Asian and 9/16 long on ford 3v and standard snap on 12 point 14mm on eurospec
Qualitytools
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I have purchased a few years back the SnapOn 9/16 for the S14 plugs but thinking of getting the KOKEN 14mm as another option
You'll be wasting your money. S14/S38 requires a very thin wall 11/16" socket. Snap on makes no such size
Deen just released a couple 14 and 16mm ultra thin wall 12pt ones that look ****. Kind of unobtanium for the States but posting for those that like tool ****.
https://ec.f-gear.co.jp/item/4582449928887.html
https://ec.f-gear.co.jp/item/4582449928887.html
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Qualitytools
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WOW! $71, it better do what you need it for for that price. A bit too much for me but......thanks for sharing
Got this one in the mail today for under $10 https://www.ebay.com/itm/EWK-14mm-M...h=item35f8219958:g:hjgAAOSwr7ZW5nJt:rk:1:pf:0
Looks and feels like a quality piece. Will try out tomorrow.
Looks and feels like a quality piece. Will try out tomorrow.
1foxracing
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When Dennis S. was selling Toptul he offered this one for less then $10, maybe you could source it from another vendor?
Seanny
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I second the Koken socket. Just ordered my 16mm from Frankstools and I couldn’t be happier with the speed and turn around of my order.