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Dean · 08-29-2008, 04:42 PM

If anyone is looking for a spark plug socket for the early Motorsport engines (M88, S14, S38), or for several BMW Motorcycle models, someone on e-Bay is offering the Snap-On version for $12.95 + $5.95 shipping. Go to http://www.ebay.com and search for:

SNAP-ON 3/8" DR 11/16" SPARK PLUG SOCKET 6Pt S9727K NEW

If these are really the right Snap-On socket, then this is a terrific deal. I've purchased probably about a dozen Hazet 880 A Mg T-3 sockets for myself and friends and they were always $45 or more. The factory BMW tool, 12 1 160, was $140 a few years ago.

Dean

Dean · 09-04-2008, 08:29 PM

From an e-mail on the E30 M3 Digest I found out that the Mastercraft 58-8909-6 18mm Spark Plug Socket from Canadian Tire will also work on the S14. It was $8, and the Canadian Tire in Coquitlam had one in stock!

Dean

Al Canuck · 09-04-2008, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by Dean

From an e-mail on the E30 M3 Digest I found out that the Mastercraft 58-8909-6 18mm Spark Plug Socket from Canadian Tire will also work on the S14. It was $8, and the Canadian Tire in Coquitlam had one in stock!

Dean

But it doesn't have that sweet little magnet in it!

Speaking of spark plugs, BMW has gone and reinvented them again. The N54 engine(335i) uses a 14mm 12 point socket, with a micro thin wall.

Al

redhatpat · 09-05-2008, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Al Canuck

But it doesn't have that sweet little magnet in it!

Speaking of spark plugs, BMW has gone and reinvented them again. The N54 engine(335i) uses a 14mm 12 point socket, with a micro thin wall.

Al

Considering what's happening with new BMWs, does this new spark plug weigh twice as much as the earlier ones?

Poon · 09-05-2008, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by redhatpat

Considering what's happening with new BMWs, does this new spark plug weigh twice as much as the earlier ones?

No it just costs twice as much

E30M3 · 09-05-2008, 06:38 PM

and should last your cars lifetime.....

Al Canuck · 09-05-2008, 09:47 PM

It in fact weighs about the same as a conventional spark plug, BUT it takes twice as long to change.

And yes, it will last the car's lifetime. Lifetime these days menaing, "until the warranty expires".

Al

08-29-2008, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dean Senior Member Supporting Member Name: Dean Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 248 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	FS: BMW Motorsport Spark Plug Socket If anyone is looking for a spark plug socket for the early Motorsport engines (M88, S14, S38), or for several BMW Motorcycle models, someone on e-Bay is offering the Snap-On version for $12.95 + $5.95 shipping. Go to http://www.ebay.com and search for: SNAP-ON 3/8" DR 11/16" SPARK PLUG SOCKET 6Pt S9727K NEW If these are really the right Snap-On socket, then this is a terrific deal. I've purchased probably about a dozen Hazet 880 A Mg T-3 sockets for myself and friends and they were always $45 or more. The factory BMW tool, 12 1 160, was $140 a few years ago. Dean

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E30M3 Senior Member Name: Declan Joined: Nov 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 4 Times in 4 Posts '88 BMW M3	and should last your cars lifetime..... __________________

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09-04-2008, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dean Senior Member Supporting Member Name: Dean Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 248 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	From an e-mail on the E30 M3 Digest I found out that the Mastercraft 58-8909-6 18mm Spark Plug Socket from Canadian Tire will also work on the S14. It was $8, and the Canadian Tire in Coquitlam had one in stock! Dean

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Al Canuck Banned Name: Al Joined: Jul 2005 From: Surrey, BC Posts: 1,850 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 3 Times in 3 Posts	It in fact weighs about the same as a conventional spark plug, BUT it takes twice as long to change. And yes, it will last the car's lifetime. Lifetime these days menaing, "until the warranty expires". Al

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